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Local residents gather outside the Portsmouth Free Public Library on July 4, 2017, to read The Declaration of Independence. Members of the public are welcome to this year’s reading, which takes place at 9 a.m. at the same location.
With no fireworks, a low-key Fourth in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — For the first time in a long time, there will be no Fourth of July fireworks set off from Escobar’s Highland Farm on Middle Road this year. more
newportFILM will be presenting a drive-in film night at Glen Park in Portsmouth, similar to this one in 2018 that was held at the Second Beach parking lot.
Portsmouth’s Glen Park to serve as drive-in movie theater June 25
PORTSMOUTH — Later this month, movie-lovers will be able to watch a film at Glen Park without ever having to leave the comfort of their cars. more
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Dr. Delaney Ruston is the director of “Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience,” which can be viewed online at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.
Portsmouth parents' group hosts new 'Screenagers' documentary
PORTSMOUTH — Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age,” Delany Ruston’s award-winning 2016 film, was the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on … more
Sound engineer David Breton holds a tablet show a live stream of Conley Zani (background) going through a Zumba routine at the CFP Center for Arts, Wellness, and Community. The hall will live-stream the annual Love + Harmony Benefit Concert on Saturday, March 28.
In Portsmouth: The show must (virtually) go on
PORTSMOUTH — There won’t be many people inside the CFP Center for Arts, Wellness, and Community on Saturday, March 28, when several bands take the stage for Common Fence … more
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A wall at Simmons Farm in Middletown was recently restored by volunteers as part of the Aquidneck Stone Wall Initiative. The next project will be at Glen Farm, starting in June.
Volunteers sought for Portsmouth stone wall project
PORTSMOUTH — Volunteers are needed to help repair and rebuild crumbling stone walls on Aquidneck Island, including in Portsmouth. If you’d like to help retain some of the … more
Reagan Applegate of Portsmouth poses a question to director Elizabeth Woodhouse while practicing with the Newport County Youth Choir at St. Mary's Episcopal Church last week. Reagan was one of the singers in the grade 2-4 ensemble taking part in “Scattin’ with Ella (Fitzgerald),” offered by the Newport County Youth Chorus.
Young singers are ‘Scattin’ with Ella’ in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — St. Mary’s Church took a night off from spirituals and was filled with the sound of old-school jazz last Wednesday, Jan. 29. That’s because children in grades 2 to 4 … more
Jen West (left), of the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve on Prudence Island, discusses coastal resiliency issues with Common Fence Point resident Gerrie Beebe others during a community workshop in April 2019.
Impact of severe storms focus of Portsmouth event Feb. 12
PORTSMOUTH — Find out what you can do to protect yourselves from severe weather events at a free presentation in Common Fence Point on Wednesday, Feb. 12. All are welcome to attend … more
The United States Air Force Thunderbitds are the new headlining performers for the return of the National Guard Air Show in June 2020.
R.I. National Guard announces date change for return of Air Show
QUONSET — The return of the Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show will now feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners coinciding with a date change for the event … more
Mike Macfarlane (left) and John Vitkevich display the 20-foot-long banner that will greet swimmers at Island Park Beach for the polar dive on Jan. 1, 2020.
This year’s Portsmouth polar dive beneficiary? Island Park itself
PORTSMOUTH — Want to keep seeing those fireworks and concerts in Island Park, or maybe Christmas lights or a St. Patrick’s Day party in the future?  Then consider taking part … more
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Brave souls dash into the Sakonnet River last New Year’s Day at Fogland Beach in Tiverton. This New Year’s Day, the event will be back at Grinnell’s Beach, its usual home.
Tiverton Penguin plunge returns to Grinnell’s Beach Jan. 1
TIVERTON — The Tiverton Yacht Club is sponsoring its ninth annual Penguin Plunge at Grinnell’s Beach on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  “Penguins” will gather on the … more
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