PORTSMOUTH — A large turnout is expected for a public hearing on Monday, March 25, on proposed changes regarding local short-term rentals that are typically booked through companies such …
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By Jim McGaw
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3/20/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Twenty-four acres of pastoral farmland on Paquins Lane has sold for $3.1 million, and now the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) is working with the property’s new owner in …
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By Jim McGaw
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4/5/24
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There are certain recurring things in life that you can always set your clock by, such as long lines at the mall on Black Friday, hot and humid weather in July, and of course a regular bashing of …
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11/27/19
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With the onset of the new legislative session, taxpayers are gritting their teeth to see what fiscal ignominies will be piled onto their backs. One thing is for certain. The governor is out of …
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By Arlene Violet
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1/15/20
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“Maybe we’ll give out hand sanitizer as a wedding favor,” I joked with my coworkers as we gathered in the front office to talk about this new virus that just had its first confirmed …
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By Rebecca Bernardo-Hartley
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3/3/23
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R hode Island notables surely serve up a potpourri of decisions for which they should take a bow or offer an apology. 2023 has had some sterling examples of both genius judgments and mistakes. …
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By Arlene Violet
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4/4/23
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It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition.
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/22/23
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PORTSMOUTH — What is normally a routine state review of an application for a new residential dock was delayed by the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Tuesday, Nov. 14, at …
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By Jim McGaw
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11/20/23
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Although it doesn’t seem additional road diets on East Main Road will happen any time soon , an island-wide plan has been endorsed by the Town Council as a guide toward improving safe biking …
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By Jim McGaw
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4/17/24
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With regard to the police ‘dispersing’ groups of any size, the First Amendment reads, in part: "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble …
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5/28/20
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PORTSMOUTH — Ray Davis has been involved in substance abuse prevention issues for decades, but said he has nothing on one of his family members.
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By Jim McGaw
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7/7/22
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While bridal trends come and go, some ideas have gained traction in recent years, possibly due to the impact of social media. Following the coronavirus pandemic, wedding planners and vendors have …
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By Jen Campisi
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3/3/23
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‘Sold on a Monday’ By Kristina McMorris
It all started with a picture. Set during the hardship years of the Depression, young reporter Ellis Reed is looking for an interesting story …
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4/4/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Landon Rodrigues won four events as the Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team swept a meet in East Providence Monday.
The final team scores were Portsmouth 92.5, …
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4/25/23
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Actors aged 7-18 performed at St. Philomena's School in Portsmouth for multiple shows between Thursday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 6.
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8/10/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A member of the Town Council is seeking to cancel the body’s Nov. 30 vote regarding the R.I. Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) plan to build a roundabout at …
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By Jim McGaw
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12/7/23
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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 …
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By Jim McGaw
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3/7/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth still needs a community recreation center, as well as a facility for the fastest-growing sport around — pickleball.
The hiking trails and fishing …
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By Jim McGaw
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4/22/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Residential Properties Ltd. (RPL) has announced the sale of a vacant lot on Carnegie Harbor Drive for $2 million — the highest vacant land sale in Rhode Island this …
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5/11/22
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As a seasoned wedding photographer, Devon McWilliams believes a strong relationship between the couple and their photographer is vital. The best photos come from a relationship built on trust, …
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By Julia Stearly
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3/3/23
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S TORY OF THE WEEK: Can Rhode Island tax-cut its way to a more appealing business climate? That question has been subject to debate for years and it won’t stop now. For supporters, …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/4/23
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