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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, March 24, 2022
Letter: Don’t let offshore wind cable come down Sakonnet
To the editor: I writing today because of my concern and opposition to the proposed cable coming down the Sakonnet River. I have lived near the water’s edge in Portsmouth all of my 64 … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, November 14, 2019
Letter: Fair Pay Act is like tilting at windmills
In the March 4 Phoenix , State Rep. Susan Donovan and Kelly Nevins (who?) urged us to leap for the nearest phone and ask our legislators to support the Fair Pay Act. I cannot find a bill on the … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, September 30, 2021
Letter: Thank you for supporting League candidate forums
To the editor: The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and … more
Government is more like a tanker than a speed boat
STORY OF THE WEEK: From a marketing standpoint, the idea of enlisting a 96-year-old World War II vet to make the ceremonial first purchase of recreational cannabis at the Slater Compassion Center was … more
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McGaw re-introduces bill to ban controversial recycling practice
Rep. Michelle E. McGaw (Democrat, District 71 Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth) has re-introduced legislation that would bar high-heat waste processing facilities in Rhode Island, after it … more
Construction work on Memorial Drive, which allows vehicles to access the Portsmouth High School campus from Turnpike Avenue, is not expected to be completed until the end of October.
Portsmouth: Two bond projects at high school not completed
PORTSMOUTH — As students return to Portsmouth High School this week for the new academic year, they’ll find a couple of major upgrades still not complete: Memorial Drive and air … more
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Letter: Numbers don’t justify keeping transfer station open
To the editor: As I left the the town council meeting that was to have discussed the transfer station, a woman from the audience approached me, smiled, then said that “You didn’t … 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
Letter: National defense and gun rights — not the match they once were
As a gun owner, veteran, and a former Naval War College instructor, I agree the Founding Fathers saw the value in an armed citizenry. However, we need to take into account vast changes in the world … more
Letter: We can’t afford to approve state bond proposals
To the editor, The level of state debt in Rhode Island has reached a crises level. The Portsmouth Concerned Citizens has been recommending a “no” vote on all state bond proposals for … more
Five Portsmouth juveniles charged with assault
PORTSMOUTH — Five juveniles have been arrested in connection with an assault that took place on May 5 on the property of Hathaway Elementary School, according to police.   At about … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about a new executive order that authorizes fines for those not following the state's isolation or home quarantine directives.
State adds teeth (fines) to quarantine measures; governor says surge is weeks away
The State of Rhode Island is getting more serious about its orders for people to stay in isolation or self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today, Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, July 7, 2016
Yes, there is free lunch
I’m breaking protocol to tell this story in the first person, because the whole project really began at home in our kitchen. First, a little background. [If you want to skip my personal … more
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The URI’s men’s heavyweight varsity four, which won the American Collegiate Rowing Association club national title, is poised to start at the national regatta in Tennessee. From left are Kathryn McGee of East Providence, coxswain (barely visible), Isaiah Kittel of Portsmouth, Gunnar Rinkel, Bradley Schmidt and Levi Comire.
Portsmouth man wins national title with URI rowing team
PORTSMOUTH — They were among 40 club members who trained six days a week, and shoveled snow, raked leaves and completed other projects for local residents to raise money for their training … more
Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council
Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more
Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team head coach Greg Cunningham talks with his players during an Injury Fund game against Barrington in December.
PHS boys' hockey team forfeiting 2 games after drinking incident
PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of a Snapchat video showing three members of the Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team drinking alcohol in the locker room following a Feb. 3 win in West … more
Letter: Turbines, a ghastly embodiment of man's arrogance
Beauty. The beauty of the earth.   The beauty of the mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes—and, of course, the ocean.   The Ocean State, our little Rhode Island, embraced by the … more
Cooper Keyes checks to see where the ball is while racing toward home plate during a Wiffle ball game last Thursday night on the special field behind Patriot Upholstery on East Main Road. Two separate leagues for youngsters and adults compete there.
On this field in Portsmouth, the score hardly matters
PORTSMOUTH — Before he took the mound to show off his pitching skills, 13-year-old Jacob Labonte was busy putting up the numbers on the Patriot Field scoreboard last Thursday night. … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, April 26, 2018
Volunteers clean up the grounds at Butts Hill Fort. The Battle of Rhode Island Association was the recipient of a grant from the Aquidneck Land Trust for grounds restoration of the fort.
Land trust awards grants to Portsmouth organizations
PORTSMOUTH — Two local groups were the beneficiaries of grants awarded last week by the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT). more
DEM, Marine association provides boating community with virus guidelines
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association last week issued the following guidance regarding the safe operation of … more
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