Common Fence Point: Grazing sheep, rotting fish preceded summer colony

Before Common Fence Point was transformed into an attractive summer colony in the 1920s, it stunk up the area so badly that people clear across the Sakonnet River into Tiverton would complain.

Local legislators hear Portsmouth's wish list

PORTSMOUTH — More state funding for schools, supporting an alternative LNG supply to Aquidneck Island, and improved internet … Read More

Portsmouth man charged with illegal possession of gun

PORTSMOUTH — A 67-year-old local man was arrested last week and charged with illegal possession of firearms as well as violating a … Read More

Portsmouth boys’ indoor track team makes school history

PORTSMOUTH — With wins over Prout and Chariho Friday night, the Portsmouth High School boys’ indoor track team made school … Read More

McGaw re-introduces bill to ban controversial recycling practice

Rep. Michelle E. McGaw (Democrat, District 71 Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth) has re-introduced legislation that would bar … Read More

‘Green’ consultants are getting ready to grow

Eva Touhey thinks about trash a lot. At times, she finds joy in it. Touhey doesn’t necessarily want to pick through your trash, but … Read More

Portsmouth maintains Aa2 credit rating from Moody’s

PORTSMOUTH — After being informed it may expect a downgrade, the Town of Portsmouth learned last week that Moody’s Investors … Read More

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Aging Adults - Incorporate These Five Habits to Live Your Best Life

Yes, you can change. Creating healthy habits can be done at any age. And while adopting the 5 habits listed below won’t make you look like a 20 year old (unless your actually 20) – …

Rumford Pet: It’s worth the wag

If you’re a Rhode Island pet owner, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Rumford Pet Express in some way—maybe without even realizing it. Now with nine store locations, …

A case study: Newport Solar and Satterly

At Satterley Accounting Services, we are so lucky to have amazing clients that we work with. Every day, our mission is to provide impeccable accounting and bookkeeping services. We aim to transform …

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Sports

Portsmouth edges Barrington in girls’ basketball, 49-46

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Emily Maiato scored 17 points in leading the Patriots to a 49-46 victory over Barrington in a Division I contest at home Monday night. The win improved …

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