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Mary McDowell and J. Mark Ryan share a laugh as the former takes over the microphone to answer a question during last week’s Town Council candidates’ forum at Portsmouth Middle School.

Portsmouth council candidates square off at lively forum

PORTSMOUTH — Ten citizens running for Town Council sounded off on a number of contentious topics impacting Portsmouth during a respectful but lively forum at Portsmouth Middle School last week. … more

By Jim McGaw | 10/1/24

Portsmouth’s Kylie Delemos leads a teammate with a pass while competing against Ponaganset on Saturday, Sept. 28, at home. The Patriots prevailed, 2-0.

Portsmouth shuts out Ponaganset in girls’ soccer, 2-0

PORTSMOUTH — Bumped back up to Division I this year after capturing the D-2 state championship last fall, the Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity soccer team notched a shutout win … more

9/30/24

Portsmouth Police deal with road rage, drug charge and more

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 24 Ambiorix Ogando Mota, 36, of 1015 Iago Ave., Apt. 102, Capital Heights, Md., … more

9/30/24

Sandy Point Farm, completed in 1902 and now sitting on 6.15 acres, goes to auction next month.

Iconic Sandy Point Farm in Portsmouth to be auctioned off

PORTSMOUTH — Want to own a rare piece of American history? If you’ve got deep pockets, you’ll have your chance next month when the iconic Sandy Point Farm in the south end of … more

9/26/24

St. John’s Lodge Food Bank workers Melody Barnes (left) and new volunteer Christine Tuchler load up bags with donated food to give to families in need. Barnes, one of the pantry’s directors, decides which food items are selected.

Portsmouth: In the business of feeding families

When it came to honoring its Business of the Year for 2024, the Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) didn’t choose a restaurant, car repair shop, gift store, or hair salon. … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/25/24

“There will not be any political events at the CFP Hall," says David Gleason, a member of the Town Council and the CFPIA Board of Trustees.

Council candidate mum on why forum was canceled

David Gleason is a member of the Town Council who’s running for reelection in November. He’s also one of the five trustees for the Common Fence Point Improvement Association. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/24/24

Rowdy football fan, alleged sex offender top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Sept. 16 Jacob A. Garzarelli, 32, of 3217 Flat River Road, Coventry, was arrested … more

9/24/24

Grant awards are set at pre-determined tiers of $500, $1,000 and $2,500 for eligible businesses.

Application deadline extended for businesses affected by Washington Bridge closure

Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply. more

9/23/24

Portsmouth resident and Portsmouth Abbey student Alaina Zhang has received accolades for designing and deploying a kelp farm to test its effectiveness as a bioremediator.

Portsmouth student recognized for environmental advocacy

PORTSMOUTH — Enyu (Alaina) Zhang is still a high school student at Portsmouth Abbey, yet she’s been receiving accolades for her environmental leadership for several years. more

9/21/24

Portsmouth High’s Jack Casey wins a head ball against his Barrington opponent at midfield during a contest Tuesday night, Sept. 17.

Portsmouth, Barrington play to 1-1 tie in boys’ soccer (photos)

BARRINGTON — The Eagles and the Patriots played to a 1-1 tie in a Division I boys’ varsity soccer matchup on Tuesday in Barrington. Both goals were scored in the second … more

9/20/24

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during his tour of the Washington Bridge in March of 2023.

R.I. to receive $125 million in federal funds for Washington Bridge replacement

The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the “Mega grant” program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program, which is designed to support large transportation projects that are difficult to fund. more

9/20/24

Portsmouth council candidates’ forum has new venue

PORTSMOUTH — After a Town Council candidates’ forum in Common Fence Point Sept. 26 was abruptly canceled, the League of Women Voters of Newport County (LWV) has found a new venue: … more

9/19/24

Connor Eaton (pushing Levi, 2), Kyle Jackson (with Rome, 2), and Andy Sallberg (with Odin, 2, and his dog Lyra) get some sun while running along Park Avenue during Saturday’s Sakonnet Coastal Bike and Stroll event. Sallberg is a Portsmouth firefighter.

Cyclists and strollers take over Island Park in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Something was distinctly missing from a two-mile stretch of Park Avenue, Point Road and Hummocks Avenue between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday: motor vehicles. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/18/24

Mugshot of Jacob Garzarelli, of Coventry, who was arrested Monday, Sept. 16.

Portsmouth Police charge man with soliciting a minor

PORTSMOUTH — A 32-year-old Coventry man was arrested by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division on Monday, Sept. 16, following an investigation into the solicitation of a minor for sexual … more

9/17/24

Chris Vachon, Patrick Orbon, and Jack Marston (from left) run up a dirt hill on Barrington’s course.

Portsmouth boys sweep cross-country meet in Barrington

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull won their respective races for the second week in a row during a cross-country meet at Barrington High’s 5K course on … more

9/17/24

Portsmouth High School Color Guard member Savannah MaGrath twirls a flag while performing with her team during the Portsmouth High School Marching Band’s halftime show last Thursday, Sept. 12, on the main athletic field.

Portsmouth High band brings sweet dreams — and nightmares!

PORTSMOUTH — The theme of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band’s halftime show this year is “When Dreams Become Nightmares,” and the group debuted it last Thursday … more

9/16/24

Portsmouth High’s John Colna (left) sets a block as ball-carrier Adam Conheeny attempts to break a tackle against South Kingstown on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Patriots fell in overtime, 21-20.

Portsmouth edged by Rebels in OT thriller, 21-20

PORTSMOUTH — It may not have been the way they wanted to start the season in Division I football, but the Portsmouth Patriots showed plenty of heart in their 21-20 overtime loss to South … more

9/16/24

Police deal with cyberstalking and a man yelling at cars

PORTSMOUTH — Here are recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Sept. 9 Marcelo Garcia Arevalo, 36, of 159 Ophelia St., Apt. 1, Providence, was charged … more

9/16/24

Cyclists make their way over the Escape Bridge and into Island Park during last year’s event.

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. … more

9/12/24

Google map shows the routes (in yellow) of Rhode Island Energy’s proposed structure replacement and conductor replacement project in Portsmouth and Tiverton. The longer main transmission line crosses the Sakonnet River and into Portsmouth to the Dexter Street substation. It continues down to Jepson Lane, but that line has already been upgraded.

Utility poles to be replaced in Portsmouth, Tiverton

PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — It’s out with the old, in with the new for Rhode Island Energy. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/11/24

‘Toilet guy’ is flushed in Portsmouth Town Council race

PORTSMOUTH — The candidate whose display of broken toilets and anti-local government signs on a vacant East Main Road lot won’t be a Town Council member this year. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/10/24

Demolition crews from the Aetna Co. began deck and beam removal from the westbound Washington Bridge span earlier this week.

Demolition of westbound span starts

In the past week contractors for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began demolition of parapet walls along both sides of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. The work, being … more

9/10/24

Portsmouth’s Gray, Kaull win in opening cross-country meet

PORTSMOUTH — The cross-country season’s just started, but already Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull are already proving to be real contenders for the state title this … more

9/10/24

Adam Conheeny (left) celebrates with Joe Sanderson (back) and his brother, Jack, after Joe ran for a 50-yard touchdown during their home Injury Fund game against Rogers last Thursday night. The Patriots won the contest, 19-0.

Portsmouth kicks off football season with Injury Fund shutout

PORTSMOUTH — It may have just been an abbreviated Injury Fund contest, but the Portsmouth High School varsity football team showed it’s ready for the official season opener set for … more

9/10/24

Drug charges, assaults top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 3 Michael Roland Bruneau, 63, of no permanent address, was charged with two … more

9/10/24