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Five-year-old Lizzy, from Portsmouth, mails a letter to Santa at the Newport Car Museum on Saturday during the Four Hearts Foundation’s second annual “Santa Claus for a Cause” fund-raiser.
‘Santa Claus for a Cause’ benefits new Portsmouth playground
PORTSMOUTH — The Four Hearts Foundation got closer to its goal of building a new playground on Turnpike Avenue thanks to Saturday’s second annual “Santa Claus for a Cause” … more
SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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The Town Council and School Committee met jointly to discuss legislative priorities for 2024 at Portsmouth High School on Dec. 11.
Portsmouth presents 2024 wish list to state legislators
PORTSMOUTH — Reinstating general revenue sharing to cities and towns, free meals for all public school students and incentive pay to recruit and retain police officers and firefighters are some … more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
The farm tractor at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm will soon get a shed, thanks for recent grants from The Champlin Foundation and BankNewport.
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm gets grants toward tractor shed
PORTSMOUTH — The students who run the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm have a tractor, and now they’re one step closer to acquiring a shed for it. more
East Bay’s Clara Bucher vies for a puck in the corner of the defensive zone during last week’s game against Mount St. Charles.
East Bay Eagles open season with victory over Warwick
The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick. Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson … more
Portsmouth High’s Annie Hurd steals the ball from an East Providence opponent last Friday as teammate Olivia Durant applies pressure from behind.
Portsmouth cagers down E. Providence for first win, 50-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season. The Division I Patriots made easy work of … more
RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset. (Courtesy Southcoast Wind Energy LLC)
CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm
The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … more
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Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.
RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected
PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti updates the Washington Bridge Crisis during a media avail on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Washington Bridge westbound bypass lanes should open in the next 36 hours
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, at what is for the moment a scheduled daily update on the crisis, said two bypass lanes on the east side of the … more
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The intersection of East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue (looking south) where the roundabout is being proposed. The main entrance to Clements’ Marketplace is at left.
Portsmouth council reverses course, OKs roundabout
PORTSMOUTH — Just 11 days after voting 5-1 to request more information and a meeting with state transportation officials on a proposed roundabout in front of Clements’ Marketplace, … more
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The new dedicated page to the Washington Bridge crisis on the RIDOT website.
RIDOT director says westbound lanes will be open this weekend
PROVIDENCE — The governor and the director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, during an update on the status of the Washington Bridge … more
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RITBA releases statement on Washington Bridge closure impact to Newport span
The Rhode Island  Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced due to the impact of the closure to the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, its Customer Service Center will in Newport at the Pell … more
Mayor Bob DaSilva (left) and Governor Dan McKee discuss the traffic situation in East Providence Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, resulting from the westbound closure of the Washington Bridge.
Officials tour traffic-jammed East Providence roads
EAST PROVIDENCE — State and local officials once again gathered in East Providence Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, to discuss the calamity created as a result of the sudden closure of the westbound … more
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RIDOT photos showing the dilapidated state of the "pins" that hold the trusses under the Washington Bridge in place.
Gallery: RIDOT releases Washington Bridge deficiency photos
PROVIDENCE — Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, after further detailing the need to shut down the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation released a series … more
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Patriots freshman defenseman Rafe Dionne looks to make a pass in the defensive zone against Mt. Hope-East Providence on Saturday.
Portsmouth crushes Mt. Hope/EP in home opener, 9-0
PORTSMOUTH — Eight different Patriots scored as the Portsmouth High varsity boys’ hockey team blanked the Mt. Hope-East Providence co-op squad, 9-0 in the home opener at Portsmouth Abbey … more
Shooting of BB gun leads to charges for Portsmouth man
PORTSMOUTH — A 34-year-old local man was arrested last week on a warrant accusing him of vandalism with a BB gun. Police received a report of a vandalism that had occurred sometime … more
David J. Menezes of Somerset, as he appeared in his booking photo.
Portsmouth Police charge man with DUI following crash with injuries
PORTSMOUTH — An 18-year-old man from Somerset turned himself in to police last week on a warrant following a three-vehicle crash that left several people injured on Dec. 2. David J. … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti (left) and Gov. Dan McKee address the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12.
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event
PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary … more
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A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.
Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more
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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
Val Belliveau, on her horse Peppy, rides through the streets of Common Fence Point on Saturday during the annual Caroling by Horseback event. The rider behind her at left is Elizabeth Lantz.
Horseback carolers spread cheer in Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The familiar sound of galloping hoofs were heard throughout Common Fence Point on Saturday, as the Caroling by Horseback event brought holiday cheer to all. The mini-parade, … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Warley Street in the Melville Navy housing complex will be renamed Der-Vartanian Street later this month.
Portsmouth street with Confederate officer’s moniker to be renamed
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth has no Confederate monuments or memorials to tear down, but it does have a street sign bearing a Confederate officer that will soon be replaced. more
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