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Happiness is a warm sun

People have called me a lot of things over the years, but “exotic” was never one of them — until this week.  After spending two straight days in the sun, it looked like my …

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DIY – Do It Yourself

Blowing bubbles everywhere

There is no age limit to the fun that can be had by blowing bubbles outside on a warm, sunny day. Buying them is an option, but making them at home with simple ingredients that are already in stock …
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Project protect the eggs!

It's that exciting time of year when ducks, geese, and many other birds are nesting, with eggs soon to hatch into baby birds! While it’s natural (especially for kids) to be curious and want to …
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Land trust to host spring birding morning
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for springtime birdwatching with Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s … Read More
Green Animals is open for the season
A camel, giraffe and bears, oh, my! Green Animals Topiary Garden, a historic 7-acre property along Narragansett Bay, features more … Read More
Annual ‘Blossoms & Sweets’ sale is Saturday
The Sogkonate Garden Club’s annual “Blossoms and Sweets” sale will have perennials, vegetables, annuals and herbs … Read More
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Jim McGaw

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.