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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, July 22, 2021
Bruce Burdett at a patio table outside his Bristol home, where he often works. The editor of The Sakonnet Times and Westport Shorelines is retiring this week after 45 years with East Bay Newspapers. “There’s something in all of us that likes to tell people stories, and this was my way to be able to do it,” he said.
Editorial: Sight unseen, his pen was most powerful
This has always been a special space in the local newspaper. Whether thoughtfully crafted after hours of research or thrown together on hectic deadline, the editorial is a revered tradition that … more
Bruce Burdett at a patio table outside his Bristol home, where he often works. The editor of The Sakonnet Times and Westport Shorelines is retiring this week after 45 years with East Bay Newspapers. “There’s something in all of us that likes to tell people stories, and this was my way to be able to do it,” he said.
After 5 decades in journalism, Bruce Burdett's hanging up his notebook
When Bruce Burdett first arrived in Bristol to start his new job at East Bay Newspapers in the mid-’70s, he was just two years out of college with only minimal experience working for his school … more
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Professor Nicole Urban teaches biomedical engineering at Johnson & Wales University.
Portsmouth professor awarded $18K by J&W
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth woman who teaches at Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has been awarded $18,000 as part of the school’s inaugural Provost Innovation and Accelerator programs, … more
Letter: Here comes more West Main Road solar sprawl
To the editor: Nimali power is seeking master plan approval for the development of a large-scale solar project at 2340 West Main Road in Portsmouth. This is on land owned by the Patriot Petroleum … more
Sandra Eliza Brum, 47, of Portsmouth
Sandra Eliza Brum, 47, of Portsmouth passed away on July 8, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital. Born in Terceira, Acores, Portugal, she was the daughter of Jose Afonso Brum and Angela (Andrade) … more
Portsmouth Police arrest man on drug charges, resisting arrest
PORTSMOUTH — A 23-year-old Newport man was arrested last week and charged with possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and driving without an active license (first offense). … more
Food scraps pickup program just got a lot cheaper
Starting on Aug. 1, Healthy Soils Healthy Seas Rhode Island’s curbside pickup of food scraps will be available at an annual price of $99, compared with the current cost of $253. The reduced … more
R.I. Foundation grants to serve Portsmouth residents
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth United Methodist Church, the Herren Project and Meals on Wheels are among the nonprofit organizations that will share nearly $300,000 in grants from the Rhode … more
The backyard view of the 2021 HGTV Dream Home, located at 470 Vanderbilt Lane.
HGTV ‘Dream Home’ in Portsmouth fetches $2.75 million
PORTSMOUTH — Jeff Yanes never even got to walk through the “Dream House” on Vanderbilt Lane that he won in April. Like many winners of HGTV Dream Home’s contest, he … more
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