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Sakonnet Reps McGaw, Edwards win re-election

The Sakonnet area's two incumbent representatives in the House of Representatives will likely head back to the General Assembly for another two years, after both Dist. 71 Rep. Michelle McGaw and …
GOP appears to have captured control of Portsmouth Town Council
PORTSMOUTH — Everything seems to have come up roses for local Republicans on Election Day. Read More
GOP accuses Dems of misleading voters in Portsmouth
Campaign materials designed to promote Democratic candidates caused a stir at a Portsmouth polling location on Tuesday, after some … Read More
Sandy Point Farm has $2.3M pending sale after auction
PORTSMOUTH — Well, that didn’t take long. After just 37 days of auction marketing, Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions has announced a … Read More
Portsmouth’s Sean Gray takes second in state meet
PORTSMOUTH — Sean Gray set a new Portsmouth High School record on the state meet course when he came in second place among 141 boys … Read More
Two Portsmouth residents charged with domestic violence
PORTSMOUTH — Here are recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Read More
Plan to replace transmission lines draws few comments
PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) traveled to Town Hall recently to gather public comment on a major utility … Read More
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It was a very good year — for grapes

PORTSMOUTH — Billy Wilson is busy punching down grapes into their purplish-red juices that are sitting inside a large tub at Greenvale Vineyard’s new production facility. Using …

Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday

PORTSMOUTH —  Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
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Obituaries
James Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
Portsmouth 12U Pop Warner team advances to semis PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth 12U Pop Warner football team had no trouble against the East Bay Warriors in the quarterfinals on Saturday, advancing to the semifinals with a 29-0 victory.
Portsmouth's Gray, Kaull winners in Class B championships PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High runners Sean Gray and Allie Kaull both took first place among Class B competitors at Saturday’s Class and JV Cross-Country Championships, held on the 3.1-mile …
PHS girls’ volleyball team beats Chariho in straight sets PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team continued its impressive season with a dominating 3-0 win over Chariho during Senior Night on Monday. The home …
Portsmouth downs West Warwick in Homecoming game, 30-22 PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots football team held off a pesky Division II West Warwick squad in the annual Homecoming game on Saturday, 30-22.
Opinion
Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: State reps. are working on behalf of veterans

It has come to our attention that constituents with concerns may not realize that state representatives and senators are available through a phone call or email to answer questions about issues that …

Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

Letter: I suggest picking a party over a candidate

To the editor: In a few weeks I will fill bubbles. First bubble on the list will be for president and vice-president. Six candidates are running for president/vice president in Rhode Island …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.