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Nominations sought for Portsmouth Award
PORTSMOUTH — Know of a local individual or group you think is worthy of some praise for their community efforts? more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, May 16, 2024
This relatively large electric bicycle would be banned from the East Bay Bike Path and other state bike paths if a current Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management bill becomes law this spring.
E-bikes bill allows some, bans others
The State of Rhode Island recently moved one step closer to a law that would regulate electric bicycles on all state properties, including bike paths. Passed by the full House of Representatives two … more
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Portsmouth's provisional budget adds 40¢ to tax rate
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council voted 5-1 Monday night to provisionally approve a $74,404,959 municipal budget for next fiscal year that would increase the current tax rate by about 3.15 … more
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A story of a complicated relationship, with a shocking twist
Laurie Margolis, a 36-year-old advertising executive, and her mother, the highly respected physician, … more
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An engaging story of relationships we all must face
A deeply moving book, “Hello Beautiful” focuses on the bond among the four close-knit Padavano sisters: the eldest Julia, the leader; … more
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Good vibes and good times for the leaders of the House
STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island House Majority Leader Christopher Blazejewski has a bit more gray hair these days, but his status as the heir-apparent to House Speaker Joe Shekarchi remains … more
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Adam Tam of Worcester with a monster bluefish he caught in Greenwich Bay this week.
Anglers report the stripers are everywhere
Where’s the bite? Anglers are reporting fish in freshwater ponds, and all the bays, with striped bass, bluefish and tautog all heating up. more
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“I wake up pretty late; I have a hard time getting up,” says U.S. Presidential Scholar Maggie Lauder, whose loaded schedule keeps her pretty busy.
U.S. Presidential Scholar has her hands in nearly everything
PORTSMOUTH — Peruse Maggie Lauder’s résumé and you’ll find it filled to the brim with awards and recognitions. more
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Letter: Don’t pull up the tracks — reconnect rail line
To the editor: I read with amusement the glee to pull up abandoned rail tracks in Tiverton to be replaced with a bike path to improve access to the Fall River MBTA station.   It truly … more
Portsmouth Police deal with B&E, assault, weapons charges
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, May 7 Kayvan Castellanos, 29, of 646 Bristol Ferry Road, Apt. 2, was charged with … more
Portsmouth High’s Barbara Rainey blasts a hit to centerfield during the Patriots’ 12-1 win over Barrington on May 7.
Portsmouth softball team on a tear, wins four straight games
PORTSMOUTH — Everything seems to be clicking right now for the Portsmouth High School softball team, which is on a four-game win streak. more
Maggie Lauder of Portsmouth has been named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
Portsmouth High student named U.S. Presidential Scholar
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth High School senior is one of only 161 across the country to be honored as a U.S. Presidential Scholar. more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, May 9, 2024
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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Capt. Dave Monti with a spring striped bass. There are new fillet laws in Massachusetts and Rhode Island this year.
Three favorite ways to catch striped bass
The great news is that the striped bass are here on their spring migration north. I caught a 30” fish in Greenwich Bay Saturday in front of Buttonwoods, Warwick, with a Yo-Zuri Cystal minnow … more
Brown looks good after peaceful resolution with student protestors
STORY OF THE WEEK: Pro-Palestinian protests at Brown University came to a peaceful end last week – a contrast to the mass arrests and disorder seen on many campuses across the … more
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Portsmouth High sophomore Emily DeConto won the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 16.66 seconds at the RIIL Eastern Division Track and Field Championships held Saturday at Barrington High School.
PHS boys take 2nd, girls 4th in Division track meet
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High track and field athletes won several events at the RIIL Eastern Division Championships held Saturday at Barrington High School. more
Portsmouth Police deal with alleged assaults, DUIs
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, April 29 Mackenzie P. Bowman, 23, of 646 Bristol Ferry Road, Apt. 2, was charged with … more
Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward … more
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Portsmouth High’s Jack Casey fires a spike over the net during the first set of last Thursday’s home volleyball match against Scituate/Prout.
PHS boys’ volleyball team extends No. 1 squad to 5th set
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity volleyball team came oh so close to upsetting the top-ranked team in Division III Thursday night. more
Lee Silva of the Cosmopolitan team, with a Cosmo firmly in hand, prepares to throw the bag during Monday night’s cornhole championship at the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point. “It’s the only sport where it’s legal to drink,” said league organizer Bob Dyl. “In fact, in most cases it’s encouraged.”
Taking their cornhole seriously in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — It was an epic battle between the Half in the Bags and Challengers teams inside the VFW Post 5390 hall in Common Fence Point Monday night. more
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Volunteers clean up the grounds at Butts Hill Fort. The Battle of Rhode Island Association was the recipient of a grant from the Aquidneck Land Trust for grounds restoration of the fort.
Land trust awards grants to Portsmouth organizations
PORTSMOUTH — Two local groups were the beneficiaries of grants awarded last week by the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT). more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, May 2, 2024
Jackson Irwin and Sutton Powers lead the Newport Pediatric Dentistry team onto the field during Portsmouth Little League’s Opening Day ceremony on Friday at Glen Park.
In Portsmouth: Let's play ball!
PORTSMOUTH — It was a fine day to run the bases as Portsmouth Little League Baseball & Softball hosted its Opening Day ceremony Friday at Glen Park. Dozens of players in uniform … more
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