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Letter: I support Island Park beach volleyball proposal
To the editor: On Thursday, Sept. 7, the continuation for the special-use permit application of AP Enterprise, LLC. to operate 13 beach volleyball courts with sand on four acres of this … more
An intimate look at HOPE in the face of grief
Three years after the death of her husband, David Parker Oliver, Debra was able to have enough perspective to write openly about her experience as his caregiver and to share her husband’s lasting legacies of love, hope, and travel. more
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The 80-foot catamaran has 1,600 square feet of solar panels built into its exterior. The panels feed into the battery pack that fuels the electric engine, as well as the boat’s mechanicals, like air conditioning, heat, water systems, lights and more.
A golden Sól, with a heart of green
The famed Herreshoff piers at the mouth of Bristol Harbor have hosted some of the world’s most spectacular and unique yachts. They’ve never seen anything like the gleaming, gold catamaran … more
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Jimmy Buffett smiles toward the crowd during his surprise appearance at Sunset Cove in Portsmouth on July 2.
It’s true: Jimmy Buffett played his last gig in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Mike MacFarlane, scrambling around Saturday during a particularly busy day at his Sunset Cove restaurant in Island Park, shook his head as he motioned toward the back lawn … more
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Portsmouth Patriots John Colna and Alexander Lopes (right) stop a Rogers opponent from advancing during an Injury Fund game Thursday night in Barrington.
Portsmouth Patriots football season kicks off Friday
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School varsity football team begins its new season with a non-league road game against North Kingstown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. The Patriots lost an … more
Insights and takeaways from the CD1 special election
STORY OF THE WEEK: If Aaron Regunberg and Gabe Amo finish first and second, respectively, in the CD1 Democratic primary election on Tuesday, it will be not be a surprise. The former state rep and the … more
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Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren, with the two false albacore he caught at the same time while working two fishing rods off Brenton Reef, Newport.
Strong reports on stripers throughout the region
Striped bass , bluefish and false albacore. East End Eddie Doherty, Cape Cod Canal fishing expert and author, said, “Experienced surf rat Andrew Kuznarowis from Centerville had a very … more
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Bike enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed the car-free “Farm-to-Farm” ride held in 2018 on Middle Road. A similar event is taking place in Island Park and beyond this Saturday.
In Portsmouth: A wide berth for just walkers and cyclists
PORTSMOUTH — Plan ahead, as most of you won’t be able to drive a car or truck through Island Park or the Hummocks for a good chunk of time this Saturday, Sept. 9. more
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Letter: Cartoon showed prejudice against Catholic Church
To the editor: The last acceptable citadel of fashionable public prejudice seems to have been confirmed in the Portsmouth Times’ editorial cartoon drawn by Charlie Hall this past week. The … more
Letter: Objection to East Bay's CD1 endorsement process
While we have no quarrel with the choice of the editors, we do have objections to the process they used to come to that choice. more
Where to vote in Portsmouth in Tuesday’s primary
PORTSMOUTH — The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for the Rhode Island First Congressional District Primary.   more
Letter: Signs show what a ‘grownup tantrum’ looks like
Large signs with obscene language continue to be displayed on East Main Road in Portsmouth.   Apparently some citizen with a gripe wants us all to know. His captive audience are commuters on a … more
Letter: We need to work together to end hunger
To the editor: September has been designated Hunger Action Month by Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. That makes it the perfect time to consider … more
Kateri Chappell Buerman, who runs The Four Hearts Foundation, hands a free popsicle to Benny Godek at the Turnpike Avenue Playground. The Foundation is raising funds to build a larger, modern and more-inclusive playground on the site.
'Popsicles for play' in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — There were plenty of sticky fingers at the Turnpike Avenue Playground on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 30. The Four Hearts Foundation hosted a “Popsicles for … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, August 31, 2023
Duncan Ingraham wants to see the vacant, town-owned Coggeshall School building on East Main Road transformed into the Portsmouth Youth Activity Center to serve all of Portsmouth.
In Portsmouth: Same pitch, but four years later
PORTSMOUTH Nearly four years after he was given the green light to come up with a formal plan for the use of the vacant Coggeshall School building, Duncan Ingraham was back before the Town Council … more
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Brenda Delasanta sings “We Shall Overcome” near the start of the 56th “Black Regiment” Monument Commemoration Ceremony at Patriots Park on Sunday, Aug. 27.
In Portsmouth: ‘We are standing on hallowed ground’
PORTSMOUTH — No, the folks who turned out to the 56th “Black Regiment” Monument Commemoration Ceremony on Sunday weren’t seeing double. more
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Editorial: Why we endorse Gabe Amo in the Democratic Primary
Former U.S. Rep. David Cicilline put Rhode Island in a precarious position when he left office months after winning re-election to take another, more lucrative job. The result is an important federal … more
Construction work on Memorial Drive, which allows vehicles to access the Portsmouth High School campus from Turnpike Avenue, is not expected to be completed until the end of October.
Portsmouth: Two bond projects at high school not completed
PORTSMOUTH — As students return to Portsmouth High School this week for the new academic year, they’ll find a couple of major upgrades still not complete: Memorial Drive and air … more
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The one constant this summer? Lots of good books
It’s been a strange summer — too wet, too dry, too hot, cool nights. The one constant has been a variety of fabulous books for summer reading. Hope you enjoy some of these before fall … more
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The author mixes polenta with fresh sprigs of fennel, grated cheese and salt — much as her grandmother did.
La cocina povera / The poor kitchen 
Note: This is the first feature in a series of cultural meals aimed to highlight history, nutrition and simplicity.  Polenta – derived from the Roman word pulmentum , used to describe … more
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Mommy, can that man in the mug shot be President?
The slight rumble which you may have heard on Wednesday evening during the Republican Presidential debate was former governor and U.S. Senator John Chafee, former Secretary of State Susan Farmer, … more
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Portsmouth High’s Aidan Maisen stops a Middletown running back from advancing the ball during a scrimmage at PHS on Saturday. The Patriots start their season on Friday, Sept. 8.
Portsmouth Patriots scrimmage against Middletown High
PORTSMOUTH — With new head coach Keith MacDonald at the helm, the Portsmouth High School varsity football team is getting some hard knocks in to prepare for the start of the 2023 season. … more
Greg Vespe at the stern, with his father Ric Vespe at the helm, as cousin Stephano Leoni reels in a thresher shark. Greg’s son Shawn Hayes Costello was also part of the crew.
Sharks stealing your fish?
Anglers have reported (more than usual) sharks attacking their catch before they are able to bring it to the boat. Anglers are urged to use caution when reaching in or near the water to bring in … more
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Portsmouth’s Eshe Stockton, 12, emerges from the water after completing the swim portion of the Boston Triathlon on Sunday.
Portsmouth girl, just 12, shines in Boston Sprint Triathlon
PORTSMOUTH — Eshe Stockton competed with the big girls and boys on Sunday, and she more than held her own. Among females 19 and under, the 12-year-old Portsmouth Middle School student … more
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