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Visitors participate in sanding and prepping a rain barrel for painting at last year’s rain barrel event in Barrington.
Gardeners have the best dirt
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Rick North grimaces during arm wrestling practice at the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point last Thursday night. North is organizing a tournament there on April 12 to raise money toward a needed sprinkler system at the hall.
A call to arms in Portsmouth
Rick North says his competitive arm-wrestling days pretty much ended six or seven years ago, but he still gets a thrill out of helping members of the younger generation get into the sport. more
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Atlas Gunneman, 6, was the youngest participant in a line dancing class hosted by the Portsmouth Recreation Department at the Knights of Columbus in Middletown last week. In the background is Wendy Bulk (left), Portsmouth’s director of parks and recreation who was leading the class, and Atlas’s mom, Stefanie Gallo.
Portsmouth takes fitness and wellness on the road
PORTSMOUTH — About 30 women followed Wendy Bulk’s every move inside the Middletown Knights of Columbus hall last week as she taught them basic line dancing moves such as the sliding step, … more
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Vincent Moretti, the head docent shows off one of the cars in the museum.
The fast and the curious 
Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a … more
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Nora Barre stands in front of POP! — this year’s main feature of the Lumina Winter Festival.
Winter lights up   
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Playground designer Conor Hammond chats with Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Bulk at the new playground at Glen Park.
Yet another reason to visit Glen Park in Portsmouth
It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Portsmouth Community Playground that opened in June on Turnpike Avenue, but the new play area at Glen Park is a welcome addition to the nearby … more
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Dillon Fesmire (right), as Scraggs, gets Addison-Anne Aleicho, as Esther, to re-join the gang in the Portsmouth High School Drama Club’s fall production of “The Tin Can Bros Creation, Solve It Squad.” The comedy, inspired by the Scooby Doo gang, comes to PHS for performances Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23.
‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23
PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.” more
Stu Krous will be performing a special Veterans Day concert at the VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth from 6-10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. It’s free for veterans ($2 donation in support of Post 5390 for non-veterans).
VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth has big plans for veterans
PORTSMOUTH — VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point has a full slate of activities culminating in Monday’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. First up is a Chili Cook-Off and fund-raiser … more
Billy Wilson, Greenvale Vineyard’s winemaker, performs a “punch-down” of grapes inside a 150-gallon bin during a tour by Swedish entrepreneurs on Friday. Fermenting wines release carbon dioxide, which pushes the grapes’ skins to the top. The punch-downs keep the skins mixed with the juice, which leads to better flavor, aromatics, and color. “The fruit was clean and dry due to the cooler climate this fall. The grapes also maintained their natural acidity and we were able to make different types of wines this season,” Wilson said.
It was a very good year — for grapes
PORTSMOUTH — Billy Wilson is busy punching down grapes into their purplish-red juices that are sitting inside a large tub at Greenvale Vineyard’s new production facility. Using … more
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Cyclists make their way over the Escape Bridge and into Island Park during last year’s event.
Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday
PORTSMOUTH —  Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. … more
New to the Bristol tour this year is the spectacular DeWolf-Guiteras House on High Street.
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be … more
James I. “Jimmy” Winters, president of the NAACP-Newport, speaks during last year’s “Black Regiment” Monument Commemoration Ceremony at Patriots Park. He will also offer remarks at this year’s ceremony starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.
In Portsmouth: NAACP’s ‘Black Regiment’ ceremony is Sunday
PORTSMOUTH — Jason Roomes has family members listed on the monument bearing the names of soldiers for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park. On Sunday, Aug. 25, he’ll have the honor of speaking about them. more
Employees of Ocean State Air Solutions pose outside the business’s new building at 3076 East Main Road.
Ocean State Air in Portsmouth hosts open house on July 25
Ocean State Air Solutions (OSA) will host the next “ Portsmouth Business Association After Hours” event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. more
Donations (in the red milk can) toward the fireworks display presented by Escobar Farm on Middle Road are always welcome. This year’s show begins at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 5.
Where to see fireworks in and around Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Looking for the rockets’ red glare? Here’s a brief guide to some of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks displays this year. more
Katia Corsi, 4, enjoys the strawberries while picking them with her mom, Liubov, and brother, Michael 6, on Wednesday afternoon, June 19.
Sticky fingers at Portsmouth strawberry farm (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Get your fingers red at Quonset View Farm, where you can go to pick your own strawberries. The farm’s opening day was June 5, and it’s opening daily from 8 … more
Marketing intern David Ditata and Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department Assistant Director April Rios stand outside the Leonard Brown House, the department’s headquarters.
Portsmouth Parks & Rec has lots of summer fun on tap
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department has become the beneficiary of its own success — and so have local residents. more
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Rep. Terri Cortvriend, Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa, and Rep. Michelle McGaw, all from Portsmouth, will host an energy efficiency session on Monday, June 10.
Portsmouth lawmakers host fuel efficiency session Monday
PORTSMOUTH — Three state lawmakers from Portsmouth invite local residents to join them and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources for an upcoming local event to learn about a vast array of … more
Martha Arbuthnot and her daughter, Tally, 3 (foreground), and Debbie Chappell and her granddaughter, Margaux Rando, almost 2, enjoy the Sway Fun ride. Chappell’s niece is Kateri Chappell Buerman, who heads up the Four Hearts Foundation which raised funds for the playground.
‘This is a great day for Portsmouth!’
PORTSMOUTH — As she looked over at all the young tykes climbing, sliding, swinging and running from station to station at the new Portsmouth Community Playground Saturday, Kateri Chappell … more
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VFW 5390 in Portsmouth hosts Memorial Day event Monday
PORTSMOUTH — The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony and reception scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at VFW Post 5390, 822 Anthony Road. more
The new playground along Turnpike Avenue is making speedy progress and expected to open in grand fashion on Saturday, June 1
Portsmouth counting down to opening of new playground
PORTSMOUTH — In less than three weeks, children of all ages and abilities will be swinging, sliding, and scampering at a brand-new playground on Turnpike Avenue. The Four Hearts … more
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The Ravers perform at Ragged Island on Aug. 2, 2023. They’ll return to the farm brewery on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
In Portsmouth: Zoners let the music play on at Ragged Island
PORTSMOUTH — The music will play on at Ragged Island Brewing on Bristol Ferry Road.   more
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Female hand holding sprout wilde pine tree in nature green forest. Earth Day save environment concept. Growing seedling forester planting.
Free tree seedling giveaway is Sunday in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Due to inclement weather forecasted for Saturday, the Portsmouth Tree Commission is moving its annual Tree Seedling Give-a-Way to Sunday, March 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until supplies last). more
“STELLA!” — Dylan Fesmire, as Stanley Kowalski, during the iconic moment of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” which is being staged at the Kate Grana Auditorium at Portsmouth High School Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 21-23.
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ comes to PHS stage
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School Drama Club is bringing a classic of American drama to the stage starting this Thursday, March 21. “A Streetcar Named Desire,” … more
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