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Bribery alleged at Portsmouth transfer station
PORTSMOUTH — Two workers at the Portsmouth Transfer Station have been charged with accepting a bribe to allow a non-residents to dump trash at the Hedly Street compactor.
PORTSMOUTH — The town has set new vehicle sticker fees to use the transfer station and, for the first time, a separate curbside … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — An attempt to squash a controversial curbside collection ordinance that had been approved by the previous Town Council … Read More
An impressive defensive effort paced the Barrington High School girls basketball team to a 16-point victory over Portsmouth on Tuesday … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — The Town of Portsmouth received kudos from Gov. Daniel McKee in his State of the State address Tuesday night at the … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve ever wanted to own your own fire truck, you’re in luck. Read More
PORTSMOUTH — A 39-year-old Central Falls man faces multiple charges after police said they found “multiple firearms” and a … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m.
Organizers …
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 play area at Glen Park is a welcome addition to the nearby …
‘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.”
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Letter: Breaching curbside contract could cost town millions
To the editor: The new majority on the Town Council ran on a platform of “fiscally sound decision making,” but now they’re driving the town into a lawsuit that could cost …
Letter: Revoking curbside ruling could be expensive for taxpayers
To the editor: Proper respect for the decision of the electors suggests that those who are vanquished should hold their tongue. However, good stewardship compels comment when successors are …
Letter: Keep curbside collection exclusivity ordinance intact
To the editor: The topic of waste collection here in Portsmouth is best examined as a case study in microeconomics.
Letter: Colleges helping out with field work at Butts Hill Fort
To the editor: Are you interested in history and archaeology in your community? If you are, then read below on developments that are taking place in Portsmouth! This past summer, students …
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 …