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DEM closes section of East Bay Bike Path in Riverside for repairs
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is informing users of the East Bay Bike Path that a 1.5 mile stretch of the path in Riverside, starting from the Squantum Association … 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
Joining Rep. McGaw (second from right) as special guests during Thursday’s House session were parade organizer Chuck Kinnane (right), this year's parade grand marshals David and Diane MacGregor, and John Sperduti, treasurer (not pictured).
Kinnanes honored as world's shortest St. Paddy's Day parade nears
State Representative Michelle McGaw  (District 71, Tiverton, Little Compton and Portsmouth) had special guests when the House celebrated St. Patrick's Day Thursday: Organizers of the world's … more
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Editorial: Let the light shine
Government works best in the light. When its actions are open, seen and transparent, they can be measured. They can be scrutinized. They can be questioned. They can be challenged. more
Westbound bridge span must be completely replaced
PROVIDENCE — Confirming the worst and what many anticipated, state officials made the public formally aware the closed westbound span of the Washington Bridge is structurally deficient and … more
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Five young men in the buff dash by the Portsmouth High School tennis courts in March 1974. Students had been tipped off about the incident in advance, with many witnessing the streakers from windows on the west side of the school.
50 years ago: PHS streakers turned their other cheeks
PORTSMOUTH — There was a lot going on around the world in March 1974. A grand jury concluded that President Richard Nixon was involved in the Watergate coverup. Most Arab … more
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Joseph Walkden (left) shakes hands with Town Council member David Gleason after he and Christopher Blake (right) were honored with a commendation for their life-saving efforts in Common Fence Point last month.
Two men 'in the right place at the right time’ in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Christopher Blake and Joseph Walkden were just minding their own business at Safe Harbor’s South Marina in Common Fence Point on Friday, Feb. 9, when they heard a commotion. … more
Coping with the love and loss of our pets
Two out of three American households have a cat or a dog, and pet ownership continues to increase. Our pets can also include fish, birds, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, and more. Companionship is … more
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Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. speaks during a December hearing on the proposed East Main Road roundabout.
Portsmouth manager’s salary increased by nearly 30 percent
PORTSMOUTH — Richard Rainer, Jr. will soon be the highest-paid municipal employee in Portsmouth, thanks to a nearly 30-percent salary raise the Town Council bestowed upon him Monday night. … more
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Letter: Portsmouth does not have a PR problem
To the editor: A recent Portsmouth Times article reported that one Portsmouth town councilor thinks Portsmouth has a PR problem. The actual problem is that Portsmouth has difficulty telling … more
From Rhode Island native to warrior in the Christian nationalist movement
STORY OF THE WEEK: How did Middletown native Michael Flynn go from being a high-level military official to someone seen as a martyr, warrior and evangelist within the Christian nationalist movement? … more
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The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches" included (top row, left to right) Jillian Escobar, Yishan Brady, Theodora Minca, Emelia Zabbo, Elizabeth Dunlop, Maggie Peterson, Sophia Delara, Julie DaSilva, Lily Tremble, Cassandra Bonilla; (front row) Zara Jean, Yiling Brady, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Olivia Dufresne, Ava Sousa, Selah Ethier.
Bay View Players take top prize at Rhode Island Drama Festival
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe was crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches,” a play about the … more
Players erupt on the bench as the Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team takes a 2-1 lead over Ponaganset in the Division II semifinals on Sunday. The Patriots would go on to upset the No. 1-seeded Chieftains, 4-1, to advance to the state championship game on Sunday.
Portsmouth advances to finals after knocking off No. 1 seed
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity hockey will be playing for all the marbles on Sunday. The No. 5-seeded Patriots stunned the No. 1 seed in Division II, … more
William Sartini, owner of Ros Boats, Tiverton, R.I., at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show. Ros Boats had four vessels displayed at the show.
Fishing Show was a big success
I love it when a plan comes together.   Scott Travers, executive director of the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Association, and his board of directors did an outstanding job with the New England … more
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St. Mary Academy-Bay View announces second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced 170 students made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 term. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of … more
Portsmouth Police: Man illegally tracked woman’s vehicle
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Middletown man was arrested last week after he allegedly placed a GPS tracking locator in a woman’s vehicle. A 32-year-old Portsmouth woman complained to … more
Residents view The Portsmouth Compact of 1638 and other artifacts during Founding Celebration held Thursday at Portsmouth Town Hall. They are framed by Town Historian Jim Garman (left), and Town Council Vice President Leonard Katzman.
Portsmouth Compact breaks out of its shackles again
PORTSMOUTH — The town celebrated its 386th birthday at Town Hall on Thursday with a special guest: The Portsmouth Compact. The 1638 document that established the town’s settlement … more
Reminder: Lane restrictions on Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that scheduled lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday, March 11.   … more
Canvassing Clerk Barbara Sherman shows 17-year-old Maciej Tabak how to navigate the state’s Voter Information Center website (vote.sos.ri.gov) after he filled out his voter registration form at Town Hall Sunday. Thanks to a new state law, the Portsmouth High School student will be able to vote in next month’s Presidential Primary because he will be 18 by the time of the General Election. He was attending the Portsmouth Board of Canvassers’ “Primaries & Pizza” event that featured a presentation about the elections.
Whether you’re 17 or 70, every vote matters
PORTSMOUTH — You don’t typically see a 17-year-old filling out paperwork at Town Hall — especially on a weekend — but that’s exactly what Maciej Tabak was … more
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Council members J. Mark Ryan, Charles Levesque, and Leonard Katzman (from left) at a hearing on the East Main Road roundabout proposal in December 2023 at Portsmouth High School. Levesque said at that meetings and several others at PHS, the disconnect between the council and many residents became clear. “Through most of the public hearings, it was apparent to me that there was a real division between what the town felt it was putting out and what the people felt they were hearing,” he said.
Does the Portsmouth Town Council have a PR problem?
PORTSMOUTH — There’s been a growing disconnect between the Town Council and many members of the public lately and something needs to be done about it, one council member says. … more
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The Patriots surround Dan Biello (second from left) after he scores a goal against West Warwick in game two of the Division II quarterfinals on Saturday. Portsmouth won that game, 5-3, to even the series at one game apiece, and then won the deciding game on Monday.
Portsmouth boys advance to Division II hockey semifinals
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ hockey team was down but never out. The No. 4-seeded Patriots dropped the first game of the Division II quarterfinals against West … more
Bridge and stadium will be focal points in the next run for governor
STORY OF THE WEEK: The next race for governor of Rhode Island is more than two years away, so assessing the full political fallout from the Washington Bridge saga will take time. In the near-term, … more
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The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is March 8, 9 and 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence.
The largest saltwater fishing show in the Northeast is this weekend
The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 11, at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence. If you like to fish on the salt, you are in for a big treat. … more
Liam Chapman with Tiverton Police Officer Shaun Wilson and Blue the police dog.
Tiverton rallies around boy during a tough patch
In early December, a group of dads whose kids play sports together gathered at the Tiverton home of Stacie and Lincoln Chapman, intent on creating an elaborate holiday display inside and outside the … more
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Portsmouth High’s Thomas Hurd lines up a 3-pointer at the start of Sunday’s Division I semifinal match against La Salle.
Portsmouth’s impressive season ends with semifinal loss
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ varsity basketball team didn’t have another big upset in them on Sunday, falling to La Salle Academy in the Division I semifinals, … more
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