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A handcuffed Jacob Morrill (center), 24, of Portsmouth, appears at his arraignment late Tuesday morning in 2nd Division District Court in Newport. He was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his landlord, Xue Feng Wu, and ordered held without bail.
Portsmouth murder victim identified as suspect’s landlord
A 24-year-old local man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his landlord, 50-year-old Xue Feng Wu, by striking him with a small axe at his rental property. more
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Workers carefully transport the nest onto the platform they had rigged onto a pole that originally held the nest.
Osprey nest that caused power outages in Bristol, Warren is moved
As ospreys are habitual creatures, they return to the same spots to nest each season. Not understanding the intricacies of modern power grids, a rigid power line structure seemed as good a spot as any to the protected bird, so they built it there. more
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Rumford residents Cameron and Brenda Booth will be recognized with EBCAP's Vision Award.
EBCAP recognizes East Providence trio at annual Seaside Gala
Two local residents and a long-time city administrator will be recognized by the the East Bay Community Action Program, known to most as EBCAP, at the organization's 18th Annual Seaside Gala on June … more
A runner taunts his family while trying to get as muddy as possible in Hampden Meadow's "Tough Tiger" race.
Huge crowd turns out for Tough Tiger in Barrington
Maybe it was the beautiful weather. Maybe it was the exciting course. Or maybe it was the promise of a bubble bath that drew more than 1,000 people to the annual Hampden Meadows School Tough … more
Rhonda Swain with striped bass she caught when fishing with her husband Mike live lining Atlantic menhaden at night in Bristol Harbor.
Managers hope emergency action will save striped bass
More striped bass fishing trips are taken by anglers coastwide than any other species.   This highly desirable fish has been overfished for the past few years, and last year, anglers killed … more
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Swift passage of abortion bill shows how Assembly has changed
STORY OF THE WEEK: For supporters like state Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Katherine Kazarian, the legislative sponsors of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, passing the EACA was unfinished … more
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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Jeeps, candles, knives and more
Each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their safety so they … more
Portsmouth’s terrible night: A homicide and fatal car crash
PORTSMOUTH — Police are investigating an alleged homicide that took place Monday night at 1722 West Main Road. more
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Skipper Charlie Enright takes in the view of the throng of fans on land and boat from Mālama’s bowsprit during the Leg 5 start of the Ocean Race 2023 on Sunday.
Enright and Ocean Race fleet leave Newport to embark on Leg 5
The shorelines along Newport and Jamestown were jam packed with cheering fans and the bay was crammed with spectator boats blasting their horns as 11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright and the … more
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Barrington’s Julia Little sits with John Cariani, who plays the role of her father in the production of Ragtime.
Little girl with big dreams performs at Symphony Hall
Barrington resident Julia Little is living out her dream — the nine-year-old recently performed in Ragtime at Symphony Hall in Boston and will take her talents to Tanglewood this summer. … more
Trash and recycle bins sit lined up on Water Street.
Warren trash pickup days are going to change, starting July 10
Every street will have a new pickup day for trash and recycling, so check out the article to see where your street lands on the schedule. more
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Sophia Kelly's state-wide winning submission for the "Doodle for Google" contest was prominently displayed at the 2023 EPHS Student Art Show held May 18.
East Providence's Kelly wins Google state art contest
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School senior Sophia Kelly is one of Google's 55 state and territory winners — selected among tens of thousands of submissions — for its 15th … more
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Council backs administration's attempt to curb graffiti in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its May 16 meeting passed an amended ordinance requested by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva and the East Providence Police Department, … more
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Second baseman Hailey Ferreira (left) looks on as shortstop Julia Allen takes the throw from catcher Ava Waddell on as a Woonsocket baserunner attempts to steal second base during their game on Monday.
Softball team beats Toll Gate, loses to Woonsocket and Prout
The Mt. Hope softball team, after winning five straight, lost two of their three games this week, to fall to 10-3 in Division II, 10-4 overall. The Huskies who have lost in the finals each of the … more
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Westport Community Schools Superintendent Thomas Aubin speaks at the town's annual Town Meeting earlier this month.
Westport schools see big jump in student retention
The number of students entering the ninth grade at the Westport Middle High School is expected to rise dramatically this coming year — a sign, the district's superintendent said, of an … more
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Ben Pacheco hits a forehand during his match. He beat Hadley Martinez in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. 
Tiverton tennis aims for a deep playoff run
The Tiverton tennis team fell to Narragansett 4-3 in a tight match on Tuesday afternoon. The loss drops the Tigers’ record to 9-4 in Division II, heading into the playoffs.   … more
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Freshman Molly Costa hits a fly ball during Westport's loss to Bristol Aggie on Tuesday.
Wildcats win Mayflower Athletic Conference , get ready for playoff run
The Westport softball team won the Mayflower Athletic Conference after beating Bishop Connolly 3-1 in an away game on Saturday, May 13. The Wildcats conference record is 7-1 and 8-8 overall.   … more
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Scout Noah Laverda places a flag on the grave of a World War I veteran, while Jackson Greenwood looks on.
Scouts dodge raindrops to honor deceased veterans in Tiverton
Members of a two area Boy Scout groups dodged raindrops Saturday morning when they replaced nearly 1,000 worn flags on veterans' graves at the Pocasset Hill Cemetery in North Tiverton. The … more
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Letter: Offshore wind critics and their disinformation campaign
To the editor: The recent rally and other calls to ban the SouthCoast Wind offshore wind farm has produced a remarkable number of complete misconceptions, misinformation and disinformation. I … more
Wampanoag Experience founder Annawon Weeden (right) and Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines, of the Nipmuc Nation, at the mishoon they spent a week constructing as artists-in-residence, at the Westport Town Farm.
In Westport, mishoon accomplished
When it was all but over Friday afternoon, Annawon Weeden stood next to a dwindling fire and could only think of good fortune, and the work done by a community of family and friends old and new, … more
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Editorial: Barrington likes to make up its own rules
The Barrington town government has shown a surprising willingness to ignore its own rules. The latest example was articulated by Town Manager Phil Hervey, when he told the Barrington Town Council and … more
Organizers announced changes to Saturday’s schedule at Ocean Live Park due to a forecast of severe weather, including strong winds and torrential rain.
Ocean Race park makes changes to weekend schedule due to weather
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 19, 2023) — Organizers announced changes to Saturday’s schedule at Ocean Live Park due to a forecast of severe weather, including strong winds and torrential rain. … more
Barrington resident Thomas "TR" Rimoshytus, shown at last year's financial town meeting, withdrew his motion for the upcoming FTM after he got a call from the Town Manager.
Resident withdraws FTM motion after getting call from Town Manager
Town Manager Phil Hervey called a Barrington resident on Thursday, May 18, and recommended he withdraw his motion from the upcoming financial town meeting. Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus … more
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Letter: Be factual, not emotional, about wind energy
To the editor: Our gang of wind turbine protestors claim that wind turbines are killing sea creatures (“A rally cry against offshore wind,” The Portsmouth Times, May 18). Let’s … more
Debbie knight, a volunteer from Old Sturbridge Village, spins wool inside the house at Coggeshall Farm on Saturday.
Scenes from a Garden Party at Coggeshall Farm
Last Saturday, the day before Mother’s Day, Coggeshall Farm Museum celebrated the day with a Garden Party. more
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