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Portsmouth Times - March 16, 2017
The Portsmouth Free Public Library recently donated this little library, which can be found at the entrance to the Island Park Playground on Ormerod Avenue. It was built by Paul Shoenbucher and installed by the Department of Public Works.
More ‘little libraries’ popping up around Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Is there a little free library near you? Portsmouth has a small but growing number of these tiny free lending libraries — basically free-standing cupboards that are … more
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Easton's Beach Children's Night: T-Bone
Easton's Beach is hosting a Children's Night Series on Thursdays in July. Kids and families can enjoy magicians, puppet shows and interactive entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m.  The … more
Portsmouth High running back Tyler Hurd and his teammates celebrate his five-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Neal Tullson against the Islanders in the annual Thanksgiving Day game. The Patriots won, 20-0.
Portsmouth blanks Middletown in Thanksgiving game
PORTSMOUTH — In a matchup of two Super Bowl finalists, the Portsmouth Patriots proved to be the superior team with a 20-0 shutout of island rival Middletown in the annual Thanksgiving Day … more
Jimmy Buffett laughs between numbers during his surprise set at Sunset Cove on Park Avenue on Sunday. The show was billed as a concert featuring his Coral Reefer Band mate, guitarist Mac McAnally, but Buffett snuck onto the stage just three songs in.
Jimmy Buffett surprises ‘Parrotheads’ in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Mike MacFarlane certainly knows how to throw himself a 50th birthday party. The owner of Sunset Cove in Island Park had a few hundred people on his restaurant’s … more
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Letter: Transfer station decision is about residents’ choice
To the editor: The transfer station decision impacts all residents’ choices and pocketbooks. Both curbside users and transfer station users need to collaborate on this effort as it’s … more
Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray came in second place among the boys in the Class B Cross-Country Championship at Ponaganset High School on Saturday. He ran the five-kilometer course in a time of 16:23.54 and was the youngest competitor to finish in the top 15.
Portsmouth High boys take 2nd in Class B championship
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High cross-country teams made a strong showing at Saturday’s Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School.   more
Letter: Levesque responds to critics of Town Council
To the editor:   I reference letters that appeared in this paper recently, one from Mr. Fitzmorris and the other from Mr. Grieb, both of whom I believe are familiar to your readers. Each … more
Food trucks at sunset
Come sample an array of different cuisines as well as beer, wine and live music at Food Truck Sunsets this Saturday, July 23 at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks in Portsmouth. Entry to the event is … more
Members of the Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team cheer as they skate toward fans after the Division II “Frozen Four” win over Narragansett on Sunday. They’ll play for all the marbles this Saturday.
Portsmouth advances to D-2 championship game on Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — It will be a local matchup made in heaven on Saturday, when the Division II boys’ hockey championship will be played at Schneider Arena at Providence College. The … more
Kaitlin Roche (left) and Elizabeth Skeels celebrate a Portsmouth goal against Lincoln School during the Patriots’ quarterfinal win last week.
Portsmouth girls advance to D-I LAX semis Thursday (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Portsmouth High School varsity girls’ lacrosse team have a date with Moses Brown in the state semifinals on Thursday, June 1. The Patriots defeated … 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
Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo and her husband, Andy Moffit, adopted a casual tone to talk to Rhode Island children on Thursday.
Governor talks to kids, reveals Easter Bunny is an ‘essential worker’
Gov. Gina Raimondo debuted a new look, new format and new co-star in her Thursday coronavirus briefing, and she steered the hour-long session to a new audience — kids. The governor and her … more
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Portsmouth Times - Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Free concerts in King Park: Down City Band
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, July 24, come … more
Letter: Taxpayer-funded abortion hearing was Kabuki theater
To the editor: The well-scripted and choreographed Kabuki theater at the House Judiciary Committee hearing March 6 for House Bills 5006, 5047, and 5228 was disheartening. Repetitious, … more
Portsmouth Times - March 29, 2018
Private Education | Fall 2023
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A story of a complicated relationship, with a shocking twist
Laurie Margolis, a 36-year-old advertising executive, and her mother, the highly respected physician, … more
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Steven Peterson, executive director for Be Great for Nate, and Anna Conheeny, a senior member of Every Student Initiative (ESI), recognize a bidder during the live auction at the Be Great for Nate Fundraising Gala at Ochre Court in Newport.
Words of love and hope — all in Nate’s memory
During a difficult transition to eighth grade more than four years ago, Hailey Pratt said she struggled with making friends. Her confidence waned, and she couldn’t figure out where she belonged … more
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Editorial: Keep meetings open
The benefits of more people accessing, following and interacting with their government far exceed the negative, or potential negative, impacts. Government is best when it not only represents citizens, but involves them. more
Portsmouth’s $70M budget calls for 2.23% increase in tax rate
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to approve a budget for fiscal year 2023 that calls for a tax rate increase of about 2.23 percent. The spending plan carries a … more
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Letter: Why be cautious on Mayflower? Old Mill Lane
To the editor: I am writing in response to your Aug. 11 article regarding the Mayflower Wind Project and I must applaud all the residents who expressed their concerns about the project.   … more
Will the Fung-Magaziner outcome reflect a national trend?
The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for President Biden’s … more
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