THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024

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Portsmouth: Local businesses just a few keystrokes away

PORTSMOUTH — With the holiday shopping season now upon us, the town has produced a new tool to help Portsmouth residents spend more locally.

Yet another reason to visit Glen Park in Portsmouth

It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Portsmouth Community Playground that opened in June on Turnpike Avenue, but the new … Read More

Domestic protection order violations top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Nov. 25 Robert Christopher … Read More

Patriots shut out Islanders in rain-soaked Thanksgiving game

PORTSMOUTH — Without most of their fans and the Portsmouth High School Marching Band to support them, the Patriots’ varsity … Read More

SouthCoast Wind goes for sound variance on Dec. 9

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7 pm. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, on SouthCoast Wind ’s … Read More

Neighbors helping neighbors in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Conley Zani said the Common Fence Point Improvement Association spends most of its time taking care of people’s … Read More

Changing of the guard in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — In one fell swoop Monday night, control of the Town Council shifted from the Democrats to the Republicans for at least … Read More

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‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23

PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.”

VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth has big plans for veterans

PORTSMOUTH — VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point has a full slate of activities culminating in Monday’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. First up is a Chili Cook-Off and fund-raiser …

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 …

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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Hondas, sodas, swings and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: March 11 – 17, 2023

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries

Burton Greifer Dr. Burton Malcom Greifer, age 93, of Barrington, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Carol Spiegel Greifer, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born

Jose Guedes Jose A. Guedes, 79, of Bristol, passed away on November 28, 2024, peacefully at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Adelia (Capela) Guedes. December would have marked their 55-year weddin

Helen Nisbet Helen G. Nisbet (Drummond), 92, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. She was the wife of the late Adam S. Nisbet. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Helen (

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Sports

North Kingstown knocks Portsmouth out of D-I playoffs PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity football team’s hope for a state championship came to an end last Friday, as North Kingstown scored on a late drive to win the Division I …

Portsmouth volleyball players are happy D-I runners-up PORTSMOUTH — You’ve never seen a happier second-place team.

Portsmouth advances to girls’ D-I volleyball finals PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team will be looking to avenge its only loss this season when it meets North Kingstown in the Division I state title game …

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 at Saturday’s R.I. Cross Country Championship at …

Opinion

Letter: RIDOT’s undeserved victory lap on road projects

To the editor: A recent press release regarding the completion of the Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown reconstruction found RIDOT taking a self-awarded victory lap. Most of us remember …

Letter: Young students shouldn’t be distracted by smartphones

To the editor: Warning! Device renders you an unwitting participant in one of the largest uncontrolled experiments ever performed. Highly addictive algorithms can result in an endless …

Letter: CDBG program a great deal for Quaker Manor, Estates

To the editor: I write today in support of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal for Quaker Manor and Quaker Estates heating systems that the new Town Council will consider at …

Letter: Support heating improvements at housing complex

To the editor: I am writing to urge Town Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for improving the heating systems at Quaker Manor and Quaker Estates. The …

Letter: At last, the Pokanokets are returned to their native lands

On Nov. 15, 2024, Brown University returned 255 acres of Mt. Hope (Potumtuk) land in Bristol to the people who had been stewarding it for 12,000 years. Nearly 350 years ago, King Philip’s …

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