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Jeff Prater, who chairs the Shoreline Education and Preservation Action Committee in Common Fence Point, carries a tray of switchgrass for volunteers to plant along Common Fence Point Boulevard Monday afternoon. About 100 of that variety were planted.
In Portsmouth: Roots of resiliency
PORTSMOUTH — Along a scenic shoreline on the north side of Common Fence Point Boulevard, volunteers have been getting their hands dirty over the past year, putting in hundreds of plants … more
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Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time.
Guide dog training – learning as they go
1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches … more
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Fourth-grader Keiley balances on the longboard during gym class at Melville School on Monday.
Coasting through class at Portsmouth elementary school
Ryan Soares was never good at skateboarding as a kid, but he never forgot how much he enjoyed trying it. Now the second-year physical education instructor at Melville Elementary School is teaching … more
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Portsmouth Police busy with alleged domestic incidents
PORTSMOUTH — A local woman was charged with domestic assault and driving under the influence (DUI) following a “walk-in domestic disturbance” at the police station around 10:45 … more
Portsmouth High’s Kaitlin Roche checks to see how close her Mt. Hope opponent is while in possession of the ball during Thursday’s game won by the Patriots, 17-3. Roche scored two goals during the game.
Portsmouth remains undefeated in D-2 girls’ lacrosse
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team kept on its winning ways with an impressive 17-3 win against Mt. Hope at home on Thursday, May 12. The victory … more
Residents of Quaker Manor/Estates have been complaining about maintenance and management issues for the past several years. However, Phoenix Property Management, which took over management in the beginning of 2021, has assured tenants there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Portsmouth: HUD demands Quaker Manor ownership change
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) will eventually be getting “out of the ownership and management business,” its chairman told tenants of Quaker Manor/Quaker … more
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This vacant lot on Carnegie Harbor Drive recently sold for $2 million — said to be the highest vacant land sale of the year in Rhode Island.
Portsmouth: Carnegie Harbor Drive lot fetches $2 million
PORTSMOUTH — Residential Properties Ltd. (RPL) has announced the sale of a vacant lot on Carnegie Harbor Drive for $2 million — the highest vacant land sale in Rhode Island this … more
Portsmouth residents still seek clarity on solar ordinance
PORTSMOUTH — Some abutters to existing or proposed commercial solar facilities still want clarification on the town’s solar ordinance, despite a public hearing last fall during which the … more
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PHS defender Joe Rocco pressures his Barrington opponent near the goal Friday night. By the end of the first quarter, the Patriots had already secured a 7-0 lead against the Eagles and went on to win 10-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Portsmouth beats Barrington for 4th straight victory (photos)
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight game on Friday when it defeated Barrington, 10-7, on the road. more
Portsmouth water board OKs budget with 6.5% increase
PORTSMOUTH — The Administrative Board for the Portsmouth Water and Fire District approved a $5.23 million operating budget for its 2023 fiscal year that began on May 1, representing an increase … more
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