In Portsmouth: 12 candidates, 7 seats
From rising property taxes and affordable housing to aging infrastructure and the workings of town government, Portsmouth voters have … Read More
‘No Kings-Vote Early’ rally is this Saturday in Barrington
Barrington Interfaith Partners will host a No Kings-Vote Early rally on Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. People are invited … Read More
East Providence passes FY27 budget in split vote
The East Providence City Council voted 3-2 to approve the city's operating budget for FY27, which amounts to a total of $241,580,171 … Read More
Big plays hurt Barrington in 31-17 loss to Cumberland
The Barrington High School football team dropped to 1-3 after losing to Cumberland 31-17 at Victory Field on Friday night, Oct. 9.   … Read More
East Providence first responders help raise $6,000 for Special Olympics
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Rhode Island brought together law enforcement, fire, corrections and justice … Read More
Yoga’s newest Hot Spot is in Little Compton
While Little Compton has seen the shuttering of popular mainstays such as the Commons Lunch, Earl’s seasonal ice cream offerings and … Read More
Things To Do ...

Coggeshall celebrates Halloween with tricks and treats, games and more

Coggeshall Farm Museum is celebrating Halloween for two weekends leading up to the actual day. For the next two weekend, kids can experience the farm decked out with spooky decor, with themed …

Blithewold hosting a Fall Sunset Tour

Guests are invited to a Fall Sunset Tour with Dan Christina, Blithewold’s director of horticulture, on Thursday, Oct. 15, on the grounds of the historic estate. The walk is from 5 to 6 p.m. …

Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival is this weekend

Celebrate the Harvest of the Sea at the 35th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18. The festival promises two days of fresh seafood, live music, and family …
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Obituaries
Alice Tiernan

Alice Tiernan

Alice (Read) Tiernan, 90, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Alice was an avid sailor in her younger years, winning numerous championships sailing with...
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...
Sports
Bristol student wins Jiu-Jitsu gold Anthony Perry, a student at Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Academy’s Bristol location, earned first place in Gi competition at the NAGA Rhode Island Grappling & BJJ …
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, edging Barrington 1-0 in a tightly contested Division I matchup …
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 …
Opinion
Letter: I am still waiting to hear from Barrington Town Council

To the editor: I was pleased to see the Town Council make a long overdue decision to add a second public comment period at the beginning of its meetings going forward – and simultaneously …

Letter: I complain a lot, but she will get to work

To the editor: I am so happy Neile Hartman is running for Barrington Town Council.   I respect and admire all the work she has done already to help our community. I got to know Neile …

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 …

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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.