Tiverton planners reject Seasons plan
Members of the Tiverton Planning Board dealt the proposed Seasons convenience store plan a potentially lethal blow last Friday, Oct. … Read More
Young surfers make waves in Westport
For 11-year-old Ollie Charest, catching a wave is more than just a sport. It is a chance to quiet his mind, build confidence and … Read More
Support swells for adding girls flag football at Barrington High School
Barrington High School may be adding a varsity girls flag football program this spring.   That is welcome news for … Read More
Patriots edge Barrington in defensive battle, 1-0
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High School girls’ soccer team continued its strong run toward the postseason Thursday night, Oct. 8, … Read More
Beloved Barrington resident honored at BHS football game
Friday night, Oct. 9 looked a lot like Dec. 25, at Barrington High School.   There was a heartfelt reason behind all the … Read More
Coastal trail vision finally gains traction
PORTSMOUTH — A long-envisioned coastal trail that would allow bicyclists and pedestrians to travel along Aquidneck Island’s … Read More
Things To Do ...

Annual Garlic & Apple Roast

The Tiverton Farmers Market has moved back indoors and will be hosting its annual Garlic & Apple Roast this Sunday, Oct. 18. More than 50 local and regional vendors will be offering fall harvest …

Fall Artisans Fair is Saturday at Mount Hope Farm

The Mount Hope Farmers’ Market is holding a special event this Saturday, Oct. 17, when its regular market transforms into the Fall Artisan Market, with expanded hours and a Pie Contest. Market …

Escobar Corn Maze celebrates America’s 250th

Escobar Corn Maze is back for its 27th year with a new design that celebrate’s America’s 250th. The 8.5-acre maze features more than two miles of walking paths, a pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch, and …
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Obituaries
Arline Vittoria

Arline Vittoria

Arline R. (Chamberlain) Vittoria, R.N., Retired, 92, of Bristol, RI, passed away at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI on October 6, 2026. She was the wife of the late John F. Vittoria. Born and educate
Debra Cusick

Debra Cusick

Debra Carton McKenney Cusick, age 72, of Conway, NH died on September 12, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Debra was born on December 28, 1953 in Fall River, MA and lived both in Little Compton...
Robin Potter

Robin Potter

Robin A. Erickson Potter, 72, of Westport peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 with her family by her side. She was the wife of Jonathan H. Potter, Jr. Robin was born in San F
Sports
Inexperience an issue for Tigers in 28-6 loss to Juanita Sanchez The Tiverton football team fell 28-6 to Juanita Sanchez during their Homecoming game on Friday night. Senior quarterback John Rybak ran 70 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback option for the Tigers …
Avengers turn out the lights on Huskies late in D-III football tilt Last Friday night, Oct. 9, should have served as an "enlightening" evening for the Mt. Hope High School football team for a variety of reasons, not the least of which was reaffirming to the Huskies …
Wildcats girls soccer, boys soccer, field hockey clinch MAC titles The girls soccer team clinched a share of the MAC title and a tourney birth, after downing Holbrook 4-1 during a home game on Thursday afternoon. The win improved the Wildcats record to 9-2 and 7-1 …
Barrington volleyball team tops Coventry and Cumberland The Barrington High School girls volleyball team improved to 7-5 after defeating Coventry and Cumberland this week.   On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Eagles beat Cumberland 3-2. Barrington opened …
Opinion
Letter: People and parties have always mattered

To the editor: So I'm seeing signs about town: “Approve Proposition 7,” “Vote for People, Not Parties.” Catchy. I would like to point out that Thomas Jefferson was a …

Letter: PCC deserves credit, not criticism

To the editor: Like several other town council candidates, Ms. Zani’s letter, published Oct. 1, attacks the reputation of Portsmouth Concerned Citizens (PCC) by stating, “I believe the PCC …

Letter: Portsmouth had little choice but to sue

To the editor: Election season is where accuracy, common sense and accountability go to die. That is on display in the letters to the editor section of the Oct. 8 Portsmouth Times. The …

Letter: Nonpartisan elections are a matter of fairness

To the editor: If there is anything that should be fair, it should be an election. We know that being listed first on the ballot provides an advantage. That is why ballot positions are …

Letter: Save Portsmouth from the free lunchers

To the editor: In “PCC helped put a price on the Transfer Station,” an Oct. 8 letter to the Portsmouth Times, the writer claimed the transfer station would cost nothing if it weren’t for …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.