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Letter: Let’s stick to the facts on SouthCoast Wind proposal

To the editor: Regarding the SouthCoast Wind proposal, it never ceases to amaze me how much misinformation and disinformation gets thrown around on this subject. But, when you examine the … more

6/2/23

Portsmouth Times - Thursday, June 1, 2023

6/1/23

Letter: Windpower benefits are legion, with few downsides

Apropos of your recent correspondence I would like to contribute some facts regarding wind power, and in general the transition away from carbon dioxide emission, which will fairly soon render much … more

5/31/23

The playground behind Hathaway Elementary School, where a 15-year-old boy was assaulted by multiple juveniles after school hours on May 5.

Portsmouth: After-hour crimes on school property a police matter

PORTSMOUTH — An assault or other crime that takes place on school property, but after school hours, is a police matter, the School Committee’s attorney said during a public … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/31/23

A mourner signs the outside of a coffin prior to burial at Prudence Memorial Park. “Natural” burial grounds like this use biodegradable coffins, no embalming, and allow the burial site to revegetate naturally. Memorial plantings of native species are welcomed.

Thinking outside the box: Eco-friendly burial options

Simply put, eco-friendly burials, also known as “green” burials, refer to burying a body in a biodegradable coffin without embalming or a vault. The Green Burial Council (GBC) describes … more

By Bonnie Evans & Robin Weber | 5/31/23

Kaitlin Roche (left) and Elizabeth Skeels celebrate a Portsmouth goal against Lincoln School during the Patriots’ quarterfinal win last week.

Portsmouth girls advance to D-I LAX semis Thursday (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Portsmouth High School varsity girls’ lacrosse team have a date with Moses Brown in the state semifinals on Thursday, June 1. The Patriots defeated … more

5/30/23

Letter: Don’t let offshore wind cable come down Sakonnet

To the editor: I writing today because of my concern and opposition to the proposed cable coming down the Sakonnet River. I have lived near the water’s edge in Portsmouth all of my 64 … more

5/30/23

After growing up in a family of successful entertainers, Erik Peterson went to Berklee, worked in Los Angeles and traveled the country as a musician. Today he lives in East Providence and owns a recording studio.

Meet Erik Peterson: Entertaining is in his blood

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with pianist, singer, songwriter, producer, recording engineer Erik Peterson. Over coffee at Borealis in Riverside, the East Providence resident … more

By Michael Khouri | 5/30/23

Tim Rounds, of Idaho, here on vacation, caught this 38” striped bass (his first ever) fishing with light tackle at Popasquash Point, Bristol on No Fluke Fishing Charters.

Mount Hope Bay opens to shellfishing

Great news for recreational and commercial quahoggers, as 515 acres in Mt. Hope Bay are now open as conditional rather than a prohibited shellfishing area. The area can be fished … more

5/30/23

Letter: Concerned about environmental impacts of offshore wind

To the editor: Thank you for reporting on the recent offshore wind rally at Island Park Beach. Having been a participant, I can attest to the accuracy and fairness of the coverage. The issue of … more

5/30/23

A charming and romantic tale of America’s first great philanthropist

Once again Marie Benedict demonstrates her considerable writing skills in her latest novel, “Carnegie’s Maid.” As in her previous book, “The Other Einstein,” she develops her characters so as to make them come alive. more

By Donna Bruno | 5/30/23

Letter: Oh, how I wish …

To the editor: Oh how I wish I was there with thee, next to the sea we would be, skipping stones and feeling the breeze, the smell of salt air would set us at ease. Oh how I … more

5/30/23

Letter: Knights thank residents for Kandi Drive support

To the editor: The Knights of Columbus, Rooney Council 3618, located in Portsmouth, would like to thank all the people of Portsmouth for their overwhelming generosity during our annual Kandi … more

5/29/23

SFC William “Bill” McCollum, U.S. Army (Ret.), was the guest speaker at Monday morning’s Memorial Day observance outside Portsmouth Town Hall. McCollum enlisted in 1968 and served multiple tours in Vietnam through 1971. Serving with the 173rd Airborne as a highly trained combat infantryman, squad leader and drill sergeant, he earned a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge, along with other medals, during his 27-year active and reserve career.

Portsmouth honors war dead at Memorial Day ceremony

PORTSMOUTH — Many veterans who have been killed or died during wartime have since been honored by having streets, buildings, and schools named after them, said the keynote speaker at … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/29/23

John and Sky Williams of Newport take a photo while gazing at the pansy made out of LEGOs. It used more than 29,000 bricks and took 240 hours to build.

In Portsmouth: LEGO exhibit shows nature’s fragility

PORTSMOUTH — The teddy bear, giraffe, elephant and other bushy buddies at Green Animals Topiary Garden have made some new friends. more

By Jim McGaw | 5/28/23

Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here Saturday night. If you look closely at right, the Pell Bridge far down … more

5/28/23

Lawrence Mott, transmissions development manager for SouthCoast Wind, answers a question by local resident Ralph Craft (left) at Thursday night’s Town Council workshop at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth again denies any deal with SouthCoast Wind

The Town Council, yet again, told a crowd of more than 100 people who turned out Thursday night for a workshop about SouthCoast Wind that there was no current proposal or contract for the town to … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/26/23

The area outlined in white off of Touisset Point in Warren will be opened this Sunday at sunrise, and includes 515 acres of previously prohibited area for shellfishing.

515 acres opened to shellfishing off Touisset Point in Warren

For the first time in decades, shellfishing off the coast of Touisset will be allowed conditionally, a sign of an increasingly healthy bay according to environmental officials. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/26/23

Letter: E-Bikes on the path would be immensely dangerous

To the editor: A very precise and sensible letter was written last week by Jerry Blitefield of Warren about the imminent danger to the East Bay Bike Path . He talks about the current law with no … more

5/25/23

Op-Ed: ‘Secure Choice’ is good for Rhode Island

Nearly 200,000 working people in Rhode Island do not have access to an employer-provided retirement savings plan. This savings deficit could push the state over a costly retirement cliff resulting in … more

5/25/23

Portsmouth Times - Thursday, May 25, 2023

5/25/23

This new sign that recently cropped up on the Portsmouth side of the Mt. Hope Bridge (an identical sign is posted on the Bristol side) makes it clear that bikes are not welcome, which came as a surprise to local bike advocates. The R.I. Bridge and Turnpike Authority, however, says bicycles have never been permitted despite earlier signs and bike maps to the contrary.

Mt. Hope Bridge ban bewilders bikers

PORTSMOUTH — New signs recently cropped up on both sides of the Mt. Hope Bridge: “NO Pedestrians, Bicycles, Mopeds." more

By Jim McGaw | 5/24/23

Transfer station worker Paul LaPierre picks cardboard out of the metals bin at the Hedly Street facility in October 2022. In light of the ever-increasing expense of trash disposal, the town is looking into providing a town-wide curbside collection program, while keeping the transfer station open just for bulky and diversionary items.

Portsmouth takes another step toward curbside collection

PORTSMOUTH — In an attempt to find a solution to its trash collection problems, the Town Council Monday night narrowly passed a motion to advertise a request for proposals (RFP) to … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/24/23

This country has no plan for renewable energy (or anything else)

Governor Dan McKee signed into law legislation to increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 5/23/23

Woman killed after vehicle strikes tree in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A 69-year-old Middletown woman died from injuries sustained in an accident on Indian Avenue Monday night. more

5/23/23