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Cindy Silvia
Portsmouth golfer earns top honors from RIGA
PORTSMOUTH — Cindy Silvia of Portsmouth was recently named the “Rhode Island Golf Association Women’s Golfer of the Year” at the RIGA Banquet at Kirkbrae Country Club in … more
Will Alves looks to drive to the basket during Portsmouth's win over Mt. Hope during a holiday tournament in Barrington.
Portsmouth and Mt., Hope hoops teams look to get on track
The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, … more
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Polar divers scamper out of the water at Island Park Beach on Jan. 1 of this year. They’ll be running back in at noon sharp on Monday.
In Portsmouth: They’ll be diving in again on Monday
PORTSMOUTH — The annual Polar Dive set for noon sharp on New Year’s Day will once again benefit the Island Park Preservation Society. The lighting of the bonfire will be at 11:18 … more
Editorial: Time to call it quits on ferry experiment
While this service could potentially be a fun concept to bolster tourism between Providence and the East Bay during the summer, it is far too costly to continue utilizing as an ineffective traffic mitigation tool. more
The Lego skyscraper that Hathaway School third-graders built last Thursday as part of a STEAM unit was taller than instructional systems coach Sarah Vitale (right) — including her elf hair. At left is Christine “Tacos” Blandino, who competed in the “Lego Masters” TV show and now teaches engineering through Lego-building.
Learning through Legos, in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — They wore no hardhats or tool belts, but a group of third-graders at Hathaway School constructed a brick skyscraper last week before the winter break. more
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Elizabeth Tanner, Bristol resident and Secretary of the Rhode Island Department of Commerce, stopped by the Event Room at Cutler Mill last Thursday to promote the emergency business loans being made available to business owners affected by the Washington Bridge closure.
Commerce Secretary plugs SBA loans available to businesses affected by bridge
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge. more
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Letter: How will planned roundabout be safe for pedestrians?
To the editor: During the Town Council meeting at the high school on Dec. 11, although their attendance was requested, no representative of RIDOT was present to answer questions about the … more
Santa waves to drivers from the walking bridge at the Sakonnet River Bridge.
Sakonnet Santa arrives early
He’s got it all –— twinkly eyes, a perfect white beard, and an elegant old-world-style St. Nicholas outfit. Combine that with his big heart and some genuine love for his fellow … more
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Letter: Induction of Flynn to R.I. Heritage Hall of Fame a travesty
To the editor: The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame has inducted Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the disgraced general officer and momentary national security advisor to the Trump administration. … more
Group launches 'Pay for Success' project to reduce persistent homelessness
PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort. The Rhode Island Pay for Success program … more
Five-year-old Lizzy, from Portsmouth, mails a letter to Santa at the Newport Car Museum on Saturday during the Four Hearts Foundation’s second annual “Santa Claus for a Cause” fund-raiser.
‘Santa Claus for a Cause’ benefits new Portsmouth playground
PORTSMOUTH — The Four Hearts Foundation got closer to its goal of building a new playground on Turnpike Avenue thanks to Saturday’s second annual “Santa Claus for a Cause” … more
SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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Letter: Are we asking the right questions about massive wind farms?
Construction is underway to build thousands of huge wind turbines from New Jersey to Maine. From an average Joe’s perspective, this process feels extremely rushed, and there are dozens of unanswered questions. more
The Town Council and School Committee met jointly to discuss legislative priorities for 2024 at Portsmouth High School on Dec. 11.
Portsmouth presents 2024 wish list to state legislators
PORTSMOUTH — Reinstating general revenue sharing to cities and towns, free meals for all public school students and incentive pay to recruit and retain police officers and firefighters are some … more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
The farm tractor at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm will soon get a shed, thanks for recent grants from The Champlin Foundation and BankNewport.
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm gets grants toward tractor shed
PORTSMOUTH — The students who run the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm have a tractor, and now they’re one step closer to acquiring a shed for it. more
East Bay’s Clara Bucher vies for a puck in the corner of the defensive zone during last week’s game against Mount St. Charles.
East Bay Eagles open season with victory over Warwick
The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick. Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson … more
Ben Shaw, who grew up in Portsmouth and played in his school band, today plays multiple instruments, sings and writes his own music.
Ben Shaw: Musician, artist, modern-day renaissance man
Ben Shaw is a modern-day renaissance man. He has taken on the weighty role of singer, songwriter, guitarist, saxophonist, pianist, jazz/classical composer and author. Alas, like so many artists and … more
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Accountability and leadership in the I-195 crisis
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
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Portsmouth High’s Annie Hurd steals the ball from an East Providence opponent last Friday as teammate Olivia Durant applies pressure from behind.
Portsmouth cagers down E. Providence for first win, 50-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season. The Division I Patriots made easy work of … more
RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
Letter: Portsmouth has many questions for RIDOT
To the editor: Recent events on the Washington Bridge inform us that the R.I. Department of Transportation does know how to communicate. They just don’t wish to do it in Portsmouth and no … more
A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset. (Courtesy Southcoast Wind Energy LLC)
CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm
The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … more
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Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.
RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected
PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti updates the Washington Bridge Crisis during a media avail on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Washington Bridge westbound bypass lanes should open in the next 36 hours
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, at what is for the moment a scheduled daily update on the crisis, said two bypass lanes on the east side of the … more
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