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Lisa Cory as she appeared in her booking photo.
Portsmouth resident arrested after elderly woman dies
PORTSMOUTH — A 51-year-old local woman was arrested Sunday night after police received a report of elder abuse at her home. The victim was identified as 78-year-old Leonilda Cory, who … more
The Portsmouth High School Marching Band will lead the PHS Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 28. Here are members performing in last year's parade.
Portsmouth Homecoming Parade steps off Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — Get out those reds, whites, and blues.   The Portsmouth High School Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday, Oct. 28, steeping off from the school at 12:30 p.m. The … more
The Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit is coming to Portsmouth on Tuesday, Oct. 24. It will be stationed at Clements’ Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wreaths Across America exhibit visits Portsmouth Oct. 24
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit has been honoring veterans all over the country, and now it’s making a stop in Portsmouth on Tuesday, Oct. 24. more
Prudence Island residents discussed numerous issues with the Portsmouth Town Council during Saturday's meeting, including ferry parking, road maintenance, flooding and more.
Prudence residents press town for a fix to ferry parking woes
PORTSMOUTH — Prudence Island residents had a lot to talk about during the Town Council’s annual excursion there Saturday morning — the status of the Mill Creek project, … more
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More than a dozen departments battle Tiverton blaze
It took one of the largest deployments in recent memory to control a massive blaze that engulfed hundreds of junk cars in a Tiverton junkyard early Wednesday morning. Fire fighters from more … more
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Fire fighters fight massive overnight blaze in Tiverton
Fire fighters from Tiverton and surrounding communities battled a massive fire early Wednesday morning at a King Road auto graveyard. Crews were called to General Auto Recycling at about 2:30 … more
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“No Wrong Door” coordinator Bridget Manning shares a moment with one of the young participants in their “Laundry Love” program, which hosts free laundry nights, twice per month, for those who need a helping hand.
Showing love through laundry
It may not seem like much, but to some, a free load of laundry can make a difference. Through local listening sessions where low and no-income individuals and families were given an opportunity to … more
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Portsmouth High’s Tyler Hurd catches a touchdown pass during the first half of Friday’s home game against Woonsocket, won by the Patriots by a score of 25-14.
Portsmouth Patriots get back on winning track
PORTSMOUTH — After a rough start to the season, the Portsmouth High varsity football team seems to have righted the ship with its second straight win Friday night, Oct. 13, at home. … more
The Patriots’ head coach, Keith MacDonald, watches over his players during a scrimmage against Middletown in August.
Removal of coaches angers Portsmouth football parents
PORTSMOUTH — Simmering resentment felt by some members of the Portsmouth High football community toward the PHS athletic department came to a boil during a School Committee meeting on … more
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East Providence's Sam Jackson (center) vies with Portsmouth's Landon Rodrigues for possession during the teams' Division I boys' soccer game October 11. Jackson netted both goals in the contest, a 2-0 win for the host Townies in East Providence.
Townies put away Pats in Division I boys' soccer contest
EAST PROVIDENCE — Over a week's time recently, the East Providence High School boys' soccer club not only snapped a lengthy losing skid, but also qualified for the upcoming Division I state … more
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The majority of zoning board members said the sand volleyball complex proposed for the old town dump site off Park Avenue would pose a nuisance to its neighbors.
Portsmouth zoners block plans for sand volleyball complex
PORTSMOUTH — Art Palmer’s dream of building a sand volleyball complex atop the old town dump in Island Park has been put on hold for now. more
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Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Rhode Island.
Anti-wind farm group sues CRMC over Revolution Wind OK
Green Oceans, a Little Compton-based citizens group that fiercely opposes offshore wind farms, is in the midst of a civil lawsuit it has filed against the state Coastal Resources Management Council … more
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Ellary Kinnane, 15, of Portsmouth, lives with Nemaline Myopathy, a rare neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness of varying severity throughout her body. An Oktoberfest event at Sunset Cove on Sunday, Oct. 8, will raise funds toward finding treatments for the disorder.
Portsmouth Oktoberfest event Sunday will raise funds to battle rare disorder
PORTSMOUTH — Fifteen-year-old Ellary Kinnane of Portsmouth, who lives with Nemaline Myopathy (NM), cannot eat, breathe or walk on her own. She is wheelchair-bound, and uses a ventilator day and … more
Portsmouth High’s Mollyana McGuire collides with a West Warwick defender while taking a shot on goal during the Patriots’ shutout win over the Wizards at home on Thursday, Oct. 5.
Portsmouth High girls shut out West Warwick, 5-0
PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots girls’ soccer team won its third-straight game on Thursday, Oct. 5, by blanking visiting West Warwick in a conference matchup, 5-0. more
Seventh-grade Middletown student Ella Robson encounters local wildlife at Sisson Pond, adjacent to the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm.
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm receives $20K grant
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm has received a $20,000 grant from Rhode Island Energy and the PPL Foundation’s Empowering Communities Grant program to support programming at … more
Portsmouth Patriot Allie Kaull (center), who finished 15th out of more than 700 athletes at a recent meet in Maine, competes in a race last season.
Portsmouth Patriots boys make state championships
The Portsmouth Patriots cross-country team is having one of its best seasons in years, following a strong showing at an event in Maine in late September and a close win over Moses Brown at the Glen Monday. more
Portsmouth man charged with shooting hawks
A Portsmouth man has been charged with shooting several hawks in and around his property, in violation of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Robert J. Ferreira, 64, allegedly shot at, … more
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DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort … more
Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Rhode Island.
Two sides to the wind farm debate
A Rhode Island citizen activist made a powerful pitch about the dangers of offshore wind projects to a mostly supportive audience in Westport, Mass., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and a small group of … more
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Becky Chace had her own band, sold thousands of CDs and played at big venues, before pausing music to become a teacher. These days, she’s playing music on her own terms — and having fun.
Meet Becky Chace: A prolific musician with a future all her own
I had sought out, for some time, singer, songwriter, guitarist Becky Chace for an interview regarding her life and times in music. A life rich in gigs, travel, recordings, starts, stops and … more
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Steve Cardone helps load donated goods into a shopping cart outside of the food bank last Friday. The food bank was honored with The Portsmouth Award by the Town Council Monday night.
Portsmouth Community Service Award goes to food bank
PORTSMOUTH — St. John’s Lodge Food Bank’s hard work and dedication in serving the community over the past several years has not gone unnoticed. more
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Portsmouth Police: Car hit 110 mph during high-speed chase
A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said. more
The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team takes the field before facing Bishop Hendricken in a non-league match at home last Thursday night.
Portsmouth gets walloped by Bishop Hendricken, 55-7
PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night. In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the … more
Thais Jackson of Portsmouth, here playing for her high school team, St. Mark's School, has committed to play lacrosse at West Point, where she will be a member of the Class of 2029.
Portsmouth lacrosse athlete commits to play for West Point
PORTSMOUTH — She’s only 16, but Portsmouth’s Thais Jackson already has a commitment to attend West Point, aka The U.S. Military Academy. more
Portsmouth water mains to be flushed starting Oct. 2
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will be flushing water mains from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. per the following schedule: • Monday, Oct. 2: East Main Road from Pine Tree … more
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