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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
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
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
Portsmouth High junior Sean Gray leads the back en route to his victory during an Injury Fund cross-country meet Sept. 1 in Smithfield. His winning time was 15:42.80.
Two Portsmouth runners winners at Injury Fund meet
PORTSMOUTH — If the results of an Injury Fund meet over the weekend are any indication, Portsmouth High’s cross-country teams are in for a fine season. The boys’ and … more
Paul Amadio, head of school at Pennfield School, with Allison Serina, senior director of operations and finance. Serina, the first person from Pennfield with whom he had any interaction, also grew up in Leominster, Mass. They didn’t know each other back then, but Amadio played football with her brother.
From the stage to the school
PORTSMOUTH — Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. For years Paul Amadio had been a head of several college-prep boarding schools, most recently in Sedona, Ariz., but … more
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Students ranging from all grade levels gathering on the first day of the 2024-25 term at St. Mary Academy-Bay View, opening the 150th year at the all-female school in East Providence.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View located in the Riverside section of the city kicked off celebrations of its 150th anniversary, including the start of the 2024-25 term when it … more
Members of the Henry Knox Color Guard of the Massachusetts Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), New Hampshire SAR Color Guard, 1st and 2nd R.I. Regiments, and the Varnum Continentals delivered the sunset salute at Butts Hill Fort last Thursday night, Aug 29.
In Portsmouth, a ‘sunset salute’ to fallen heroes from 1778
PORTSMOUTH — A solemn ceremony memorializing casualties “on all sides” commemorated the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island at Fort Butts Hill last Thursday, Aug. 29. more
Portsmouth: Domestic incidents, psilocybin mushrooms top police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests or citations issued by Portsmouth Police: Saturday, Aug. 17 Three people were cited for kindling a fire on someone else’s property … more
Eight Dems running for seven available council seats in Portsmouth primary
PORTSMOUTH — When they go the polls for the Primary Election on Tuesday, Portsmouth voters will basically be choosing which Democrat running for Town Council will not get on the November … more
Firefighters look for hot spots after extinguishing a fire that engulfed a home at 1 Grain Terrace Monday night.
Three safe after house fire in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Three people safely escaped a house fire at 1 Grain Terrace Monday night. A neighbor saw flames inside the garage of the raised ranch and tried to extinguish the fire … more
Portsmouth High School’s Tyler Both (right) goes up for a header against Tiverton’s Rhuan Santos during an Injury Fund soccer match at Barrington High School last Friday, Aug. 30.
Fall sports underway as Portsmouth plays Tiverton in Injury Fund game
PORTSMOUTH — Fall high school sports got a jump on the start of the academic year, as the Portsmouth High girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and cross-country … more
John Magee as he appeared in his booking photo.
Man charged with solicitation of a minor in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A 28-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested today, Aug. 29, following an investigation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division into the solicitation of a minor for sexual … more
Barges have been docked on the East Providence shoreline at Water Street in preparation for the start of razing the westbound side of the Washington Bridge.
Process of tearing down Washington Bridge westbound span begins
Preparations to raze the dilapidated west side portion of the Washington Bridge structure began in recent weeks with the erection of protective netting and the start of asphalt removal from the … more
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Jason Roomes points to the name of his ancestor, Caesar Rome, which is inscribed on the monument honoring the 1st Rhode Island Regiment — also known as the “Black Regiment” — at Patriots Park. Roomes was the guest speaker at the NAACP-Newport’s annual commemoration service on Sunday.
Ancestor of ‘Black Regiment’ soldier honors family's legacy
PORTSMOUTH — Jason Roomes, dressed in full Revolutionary War reenactment gear, pointed his musket toward the name of one of his ancestors that’s inscribed on the west wall of the … more
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Anglers walk along the railroad tracks to find a spot along the rocks in this file photo. Neighbors have complained for years about littering in the area.
Portsmouth council beefs up town’s litter ordinance
PORTSMOUTH — Think twice before you discard that paper cup or nip bottle on a local beach or park. In a move intended to give police more teeth when enforcing littering laws, the Town … more
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When purchased in 1968, town-owned land at Portsmouth High School where a wind turbine now sits was originally dedicated to be used for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. Town Planner Lea Hitchen is now working with the state on remedying the error.
Portsmouth turbine property was intended for recreational use
PORTSMOUTH — When the Town of Portsmouth used a Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in 1968 to purchase nearly five acres of property just west of Portsmouth High School and … more
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A fence surrounds the LNG facility on Old Mill Lane in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth LNG facility granted 5-year license with conditions
State regulators gave long-awaited authorization Thursday, Aug. 22, to a long-term plan to expand liquefied natural gas storage on the Portsmouth-Middletown line.   more
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Church Community Housing’s conceptual rending of the Anne Hutchinson School building (left), which will potentially be developed into market-rate condos, and the new senior center facility and affordable senior housing complex at right.
More questions, answers, on Portsmouth senior complex plans
PORTSMOUTH — Since 2021, when voters approved a plan for the development of senior affordable housing and a new senior center facility, questions have swirled around town officials about the … more
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James I. “Jimmy” Winters, president of the NAACP-Newport, speaks during last year’s “Black Regiment” Monument Commemoration Ceremony at Patriots Park. He will also offer remarks at this year’s ceremony starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.
In Portsmouth: NAACP’s ‘Black Regiment’ ceremony is Sunday
PORTSMOUTH — Jason Roomes has family members listed on the monument bearing the names of soldiers for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park. On Sunday, Aug. 25, he’ll have the honor of speaking about them. more
Athletes from the Providence Country Day School were among those from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club to earn their way to the national championships in Ohio.
RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships
It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the … more
Three men arrested following fight at Portsmouth pizza place
PORTSMOUTH — Three out-of-town men were arrested last Friday, Aug. 16, following a report of a fight in progress at Steve’s Famous Pizza, 2460 East Main Road, according to police.   … more
Meaghan Straker tells rower Ian Ramsden which way to turn as they head to the finish line. They won the race handily.
In Portsmouth: ‘It’s kind of a fool’s regatta’
PORTSMOUTH — It’s one thing to row blindfolded if you have a navigator on board. Jeff Chappell, however, went solo. more
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Council member J. Mark Ryan (left) reacts as fellow councilor Charles Levesque remarks on Michael DiPaola’s application for a vacant seat on the Town Council. DiPaola, who was not nominated Tuesday night to fill the unexpired term of Leonard Katzman, is the owner of the “spite lot” on East Main Road that’s filled with broken toilet seats and signs using foul language critical of town government. He’s also running for an elected seat on the council and will face off with other candidates in the Democratic Primary on Sept. 10.
Payero appointed Portsmouth council member to fill vacancy
PORTSMOUTH — Beating out nine other applicants, Juan Carlos Payero was appointed new Town Council member in a 3-2 vote during Tuesday’s council meeting. Payero, a Democrat … more
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Assault, DUIs, and weapons charges top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Aug. 5 Joanne Mary MacKnight, 70, of 280 Jepson Lane, was charged with domestic … more
Portsmouth candidate withdraws due to school job
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee has reshuffled its list of endorsed Town Council candidates after one had to withdraw her name from consideration. Tarah Woods, … more
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