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Ouellette squeezes a win out of tight eighth district Representative race

Westport Democrat Steve Ouellette appears to have squeezed out the narrowest of victories in the 8th Bristol Representative District race, sliding past what he called “a red wave that flowed …
Townies lose heartbreaker in semis
The East Providence girls' volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking five-set loss to Portsmouth 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 25-21, … Read More
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 … Read More
Tests reveal contaminated soil at Barrington elementary school
Soil samples taken from Primrose Hill School showed elevated levels of contaminants.   Barrington Superintendent of Schools … Read More
Market Street Pub proprietors mark 30 years of family ownership
Market Street Pub is marking a memorable milestone as the close-knit Davock Family commemorates 30 years of ownership, and it's that … Read More
Little Compton School Committee race: Rocha out, Gleicher and Chase in
Though mail-in ballots have yet to be counted, Tuesday's Little Compton School Committee vote could bring two big developments — … Read More
With two tied, mail-in ballots could decide close Little Compton Council race
Four out of five Little Compton Town Council incumbents could be back for another term, after all but Andrew Iriarte-Moore earned … Read More
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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 …

Blithewold offering chances to warm up by the fire

Blithewold is once again offering “Cozy Autumn Fires and Tasty Treats” on Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 24.   They provide everything you need to enjoy an autumn afternoon by …

Linden Place hosts Autumn Artisan Market

Linden Place in downtown Bristol hosts its fifth Autumn Artisan Market this Saturday, Nov. 2. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., artisans will be displaying their goods on the grounds and in the ballroom at …
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Obituaries
James Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
Portsmouth’s Sean Gray takes second in state meet PORTSMOUTH — Sean Gray set a new Portsmouth High School record on the state meet course when he came in second place among 141 boys at Saturday’s R.I. Cross Country Championship at …
Barrington runners place at state cross country meet The Barrington High School boys and girls cross country teams qualified to compete at the regionals after strong showings at states last weekend.   The BHS boys team finished fourth overall …
Wildcats lose 5-set heartbreaker to Sutton in round of 32 The Westport girls volleyball lost a heartbreaking five-set match to Sutton 3-2 (25-21, 17-25, 25-20, 20-25, 12-15)   in the Division 5 state tournament round of 32 on Monday night.  …
Almost perfect — BHS girls tennis team loses in state finals The Barrington High School girls tennis team came within one match of a perfect season.   The Eagles, undefeated in the regular season, lost to LaSalle Academy 4-2 in the Division I State …
Opinion
Letter: Mr. Levesque: This ‘reprobate’ has a memory

To the editor: Charles Levesque’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 17 edition of the Portsmouth Times regarding Mr. Gleason and Mr. Fitzmorris reminds me of the expression, “Let …

Letter: Barn's new owner shares plans with Little Compton

Editor’s note: Pamela Huzienga, the incoming owner of the Barn and owner since last year of Simmons Cafe and Market in Adamsville, shared this update with the community Tuesday morning: …

Letter: Disappointing to read such a hateful letter in the Times

We are deeply saddened by the recent letter to the editor in last week’s Sakonnet Times that was loaded with hateful, misleading and inaccurate information.   Since hosting Little …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Cemetery parking shows a complete lack of respect

Last week’s Phoenix contained both an article and editorial regarding the issue of spectators at Mt. Hope High School sporting events parking their vehicles in St. Mary’s Cemetery , …

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