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Lukas Lacourse (left) and Dylan Landreville, both rising seventh-graders, try to wave down a Jepson Lane motorist outside the student-run AgInnovation Farm at Cloverbud Ranch Tuesday morning. Campers had just finished harvesting the produce displayed on the table and were giving it away to passersby. The farm also donates some fruits and vegetables to the food bank at St. John’s Lodge or sends some home with campers.
Campers get hands dirty on Portsmouth's student-run farm
PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve never seen pairs of underwear being harvested before, you’ve probably never visited the AgInnovation Farm at Cloverbud Ranch on Jepson Lane. more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, July 25, 2024
The social media-drive “Aquapalooza” event at Potters Cove, Prudence Island, is not only a headache for local police but for the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, which manages nearby shellfish grounds.
‘Aquapalooza’ forcing closure of 700-acre shellfish area
PORTSMOUTH — Once again, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is not taking any chances on shellfish grounds being contaminated by a big party on the water that’s … more
Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from
To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their … more
Body of man, 65, found on Portsmouth shoreline
PORTSMOUTH — A man’s body was discovered along the shoreline off Indian Avenue near the town line Monday night. On Tuesday, police identified the deceased as Leonidas Gonzalez, … more
CCRI launches initial table games dealer training course
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific to the gaming industry, "Introduction to Table Games Dealer … more
Jonah Tracy of Barrington, with a striped bass caught fishing with his father Mark, using a Kastmaster lure in 20 feet of water off Bristol between Colt State Park and Poppasquash Point.
Lighten up to catch bonito and false albacore
It was great to hear Thursday that bonito had arrived.   Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren, said, “We now have bonito being caught off Newport, and I understand they are … more
A syrphid fly, sometimes called hover fly or flower fly, rests on a Rudbeckia fulgida in the authors’ garden. These flies are the second most efficient pollinators, following bees, and serve an equally important role in pest control. Their larvae can successfully eradicate up to 100 percent of aphids on a plant. Adults will raise their families on plants that are infested with aphids and lay eggs matched to aphid population numbers.
A healthy ecosystem is the best pest control
The dog days of summer are a time for enjoying and observing in the garden. While the heat may have gardeners feeling a bit weary, gardens themselves are just reaching their stride, with explosions … more
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Damon A. Teixeira, Duarte M. Arruda, and Lee Berry (from left) were arrested as part of a joint sting operation that involved the Portsmouth Police Department.
Portsmouth: Three men arrested in sex trafficking sting operation
PORTSMOUTH — Three men have been arrested following a joint sting operation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) targeting sex … more
R.I.’s median home price reaches a record high
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode Island homes sold last month continued to rise, hitting a new high … more
Portsmouth Police deal with alleged domestic assault, DUIs
PORTSMOUTH —  Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, July 17 Frank J. Saunders, 46, of 71 Callender Ave., Newport, was charged with … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, July 18, 2024
Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency Director Ray Perry (left) and Hummocks resident John Vitkevich on Teddi’s Beach, looking south toward the ocean. The spot in Island Park is one of the most vulnerable locally in the event of a major hurricane.
Portsmouth: When the ‘big one’ comes, will you be ready?
PORTSMOUTH — John Vitkevich stood on Teddi’s Beach on the north end of Park Avenue Tuesday, pointing to the open Atlantic Ocean. “We’re standing in one of the most … more
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With more students attending out-of-district career and tech programs, has the current school transportation system become outdated? (File photo)
Portsmouth lawmakers seek potential changes for school transportation
PORTSMOUTH — A new legislative study commission will look for ways to improve the statewide school transportation system under a resolution that was sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. … more
Letter: Levesque’s letter about Driscoll was unfair
To the editor: There is an aspect of Councilman (Charles) Levesque’s letter published in the June 27, 2024 issue of The Portsmouth Times (“Water board had roundabout plans all … more
Bike Newport campers showed off their bike skills on the Big Blue Bike Barn’s “Pump Track.”
Teaching kids how to ride with power
A leading bike advocate believes strongly that everyone riding a bicycle needs training and education, and that applies even more strongly to the growing population riding around on electric … more
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With no clear future for the broken bridge, questions abound
STORY OF THE WEEK: The timeline for creating a new westbound Washington Bridge remains uncertain, as Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and state Transportation Director Peter Alviti indicated during a … more
An insider’s look at military life and the toll it takes
This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on … more
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Horseshoe crabs spawn on beaches. A new Massachusetts program is designed to bolster the population, though results may take years to come to fruition. Photo from DMF website.
Horseshoe crabs were here before the dinosaurs
“Horseshoe crabs have been around for 350 to 450 million years, long before the dinosaurs. And they have been so successful that they have remained largely unchanged for millennia,” said … more
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Employees of Ocean State Air Solutions pose outside the business’s new building at 3076 East Main Road.
Ocean State Air in Portsmouth hosts open house on July 25
Ocean State Air Solutions (OSA) will host the next “ Portsmouth Business Association After Hours” event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. more
U.S. Navy veterans stand to receive applause from the crowd as The American Band plays the “Armed Forces Salute” to Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps and Coast Guard retirees at the Friends of the Glen Manor House’s outdoor concert on July 11.
‘Portsmouth Pops’ concert pays tribute to veterans
PORTSMOUTH — Many local veterans were saluted during a free, old-fashioned pops concert outside the Glen Manor House last week. The American Band played a set of standard and … more
Third Newport shooting suspect arrested is from Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Portsmouth man, one of several suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in Newport on July 5, was arrested last week. more
Letter: Being offered worst possible choices needs to end
To the editor: If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse.   Then how is it one party kowtows … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, July 11, 2024
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