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A rendering of the new playground being proposed by the Four Hearts Foundation to replace the existing one on Turnpike Avenue.
Portsmouth: Fund-raising begins for new playground
PORTSMOUTH — A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Four Hearts Foundation and the Town Council has been approved so that a new community playground can be built on Turnpike … more
When Wilbur McMahon School fifth grade students were discussing current events in class last week, they came up with a plan to show their support for Ukraine. Last Friday, students and staff wore blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and posed for a picture in the shape of a "U." Many also brought in a monetary donation that will be given to the American Red Cross Ukraine Relief Fund. As of Thursday, the effort had raised $950.
Little Compton church marches for Ukraine Saturday
The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold a prayer vigil and walk for Ukraine at noon Saturday at noon, following a talk on the Ukraine situation by a Little Compton resident who … more
Residents will have an opportunity to view the original Portsmouth Compact from 1638 at Town Hall on March 7.
Portsmouth to break famous documents out of vaults
PORTSMOUTH — The town will celebrate Founders’ Day on March 7 with a showing of the original 1638 Portsmouth Compact and the 1776 Southwick copy of The Declaration of … more
Emma Harvey, Brooke Saunders and Christina Halliday (from left) splash in the waters at Island Park Beach as they take a New Year’s Day dip on Jan. 1, 2021. Although there was no “official” New Year’s Day dive that day, several people jumped in anyway.
In Portsmouth, they'll be 'washing off the stain of 2021’
PORTSMOUTH — After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, the annual New Year’s Day “Polar Dive” at Island Park Beach is returning this Saturday, Jan. 1. more
Local children's book author Ruth Maille will be giving away copies of her books, while supplies last.
Santa, others will be at Maker’s Market in Portsmouth Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — Santa may have finished his tractor rounds around town, but kids will have another chance to meet with him this Saturday at St. John’s Lodge, 81 Sprague St. more
More than a dozen Little Compton farms will be open for public tours this coming Saturday, Oct. 2.
Fifteen Little Compton farms open to public Saturday
The Little Compton Historical Society will hold a free town-wide, self-guided tour of Little Compton farms and agricultural businesses this coming Saturday, Oct. 2. The farms will offer a behind the … more
Portsmouth COVID vaccination clinic set for Sept. 17
PORTSMOUTH — Another Portsmouth COVID vaccination clinic is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 17,  from 1-3 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. at Portsmouth High School. Although this clinic is primarily for … more
Expect balmier temperatures for the bonfire set for Saturday at Island Park Beach. This photo’s from the New Year’s Day plunge in 2019.
In Portsmouth: Saturday will be New Year’s Day in September
PORTSMOUTH — It will be nine months late, but the “Polar Plunge” bonfire, normally scheduled for New Year’s Day, will be ignited at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Island Park … more
A John Hopkins University team competes in a recent game of quidditch, which is coming to Glen Park next month. Note the hooped goal posts in the background. (Photo courtesy of Ruthie Wood of Portsmouth, who plays for a John Hopkins team.)
Quidditch coming down to earth in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Quidditch may have begun as a fictional sport played between the four Hogwarts house teams in the Harry Potter movie series, but it will be very real when a land-based version … more
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This Daddy Long Legs sculpture will be one of many you’ll be able to find at Green Animals Topiary Garden starting this weekend.
Big Bugs to invade Green Animals in Portsmouth!
PORTSMOUTH — Green Animals Topiary Garden will be buzzing this summer when David Rogers’ Big Bugs takes over from Friday, June 25, through Sunday, Oct. 3. more
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