Trespassing, DUIs, domestic incidents top police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests reported by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, June 10 Alexander M. … Read More
Forever 15: A night for Kelly
PORTSMOUTH — Kindness, humor, and love.   These were the themes shared during Friday night’s remembrance of Kelly Nevitt, … Read More
Portsmouth’s getting pickled — in the best way
PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at America’s fastest-growing sport in Portsmouth lately, you’ve been in a … Read More
Two events to memorialize Kelly Nevitt planned in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — In two upcoming events, family, friends and loved ones will pay tribute to Kelly Nicole Nevitt, the 15-year-old … Read More
Portsmouth releases preliminary records on PPACC building
PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of a 15-year-girl’s tragic death after an outdoor stairway landing collapsed at the Portuguese American … Read More
Winning in the rain
PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to … Read More
Things To Do ...

Cars & Coffee in Portsmouth

The Audrain Automobile Museum hosts a “Cars & Coffee” event at the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex in Portsmouth this Sunday, June 22, from 8 to 10 a.m. Admission is free. For more …

Waterfire honors Juneteenth and RI Pride

WaterFire Providence is hosting apartial lighting on Thursday, June 19, made possible through the support of the Providence Tourism Council (PTC). Designated as the Juneteenth & R.I. Pride …

Local attractions offer free admission for thousands this weekend

Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry from any location are invited to “Be Our Guest” and enjoy free admission or discounts at 19   participating …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Barbara Bacon Prudence Island - Barbara M. (Hutton) Bacon, 82, of Prudence Island, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathanael Bacon. Born Providenc
Wayne Cahoon Wayne Cahoon (74) of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Fall River. Wayne was born on November 28, 1950 to the late Henry Cahoon and Gertrude Miller Cahoon.
Lillian Cost Barrington |Barrington with a photo-Website Lillian Mae (Case) Cost, 87, of Adams Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on June 7, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the
Sports
First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21 Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and …
Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …
Portsmouth boys’ lacrosse team advances to semis PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ lacrosse team overwhelmed Smithfield in the Division II quarterfinals on Friday, 18-8. The 12-4 Patriots, seeded No. 3 in the tournament, …
Portsmouth edges Prout in Division I lacrosse quarterfinals PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Division I quarterfinal contest with Prout School came down to the wire Thursday, May 29, as the Patriots nipped the visiting team by a score of 17-16. …
Opinion
Letter: Vote these 5 to senior center’s board on Monday

To the editor: As a retired member of the Senior Center Executive Board, I’d like to urge fellow members to vote for new board members: Jim Seveney, Rita St. Laurent, John McDaid, Mark …

Letter: Senior center members — cast your vote on June 23

To the editor: I’m writing to my fellow members of the Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center to remind everyone that the annual elections for our Board of Directors is coming …

Letter: Support a new team for Portsmouth Senior Center

To the editor: We are excited about the progress of the construction next to the senior center and what that will mean for the Portsmouth community once completed. As new members of the …

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

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