To the editor:
I would like to comment about the League of Woman Voters’ (LWV) letter to the editor from Jill Kassis and Christine Keyser and the associated article by Jim McGaw in the …
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11/1/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Once again, hundreds of ghouls, goblins, ghosts and more descended upon Common Fence Point for a Halloween parade and spooky festivities on Monday.
After a Zumba dance routine …
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10/31/22
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To the editor:
The letter to the editor from Ms. Kassis and Ms. Keyser in The Portsmouth Times (“League: GOP candidates declined invitation to forum”) was misleading.
I …
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10/31/22
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To the editor:
The League of Women Voters (LOWV) letter criticizing the Republicans for not participating in their forums was incorrect and disingenuous.
The Republicans did participate …
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10/31/22
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PORTSMOUTH — A dedicated crew of 20 people descended on Butts Hill Fort Saturday for the fourth volunteer cleanup held at the Revolutionary War-era fort.
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10/31/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Two local residents were recently charged with domestic assault by Portsmouth Police.
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10/31/22
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PORTSMOUTH — What was intended to be a Town Council candidates’ forum Thursday night turned out to be more of a campaign rally for the Democrats.
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By Jim McGaw
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10/28/22
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Though it's an election year unlike any she can remember, incumbent Democratic Representative Michelle McGaw (District 71, Tiverton, Little Compton and Portsmouth) said she is working hard to …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/28/22
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After their Republican opponents denied taking part in a forum, Reps. Susan Donovan and June Speakman are hosting their own public forum, Leo’s Restaurant in Bristol on Nov. 3.
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10/28/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Michael DiPaola, who’s become infamous locally for his display of anti-Portsmouth signs along East Main Road, was arrested today, Oct. 26, and charged with cyberstalking …
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By Jim McGaw
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10/26/22
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To the editor:
(Here’s the) cost of waste disposal options in Portsmouth:
• Transfer station: $210 plus $80 for PAYT bags (my cost) for 12 months = $290
• Mega …
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10/26/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Louis Escobar, a passionate defender of Portsmouth’s oldest profession (farming), who lit up Portsmouth’s skies every year for families and let them get lost in his …
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By Jim McGaw
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10/26/22
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PORTSMOUTH — R.I. Energy’s promise to reduce noise levels at its seasonal LNG facility on Old Mill Lane was met with skepticism by several residents during Monday night’s Town …
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By Jim McGaw
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10/26/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, may be absent of any Republicans.
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By Jim McGaw
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10/25/22
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To the editor,
The level of state debt in Rhode Island has reached a crises level. The Portsmouth Concerned Citizens has been recommending a “no” vote on all state bond proposals for …
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10/25/22
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To the editor:
As we go forward with the Mayflower Wind project, I urge the Mayflower people to be as open with the public as possible.
Portsmouth residents have historically been …
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10/24/22
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To the editor:
For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters has been considered a fair, nonpartisan arbiter of political matters, and an impartial sponsor of candidate forums and …
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10/24/22
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PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old West Warwick man was arrested Friday, Oct. 21, and charged with disorderly conduct (making loud/disturbing noises).
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10/24/22
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The Portsmouth Pop Warners 10U team beat the East Bay Warriors, 13-8, in the quarterfinals held Sunday.
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10/24/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots are guaranteed a No. 1 or No. 2 seed in the playoffs thanks to a 21-7 win over the visiting Barrington Eagles Friday night.
Portsmouth, which …
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10/24/22
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PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Now that independent candidate Andrew Kelly has dropped out of the race, there are three remaining hopefuls running for the R.I. Senate District 11 seat (Portsmouth …
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10/24/22
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Cora Powledge of Portsmouth earned a first-place gold medal in women’s foil at an “E”-and-under fencing tournament Oct. 15-16 in Worcester.
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10/23/22
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In light of today’s news that Rhode Island’s first domestic presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in Newport County, state health officials are sounding the …
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By Jim McGaw
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10/21/22
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NEWPORT COUNTY — The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced Friday that the first domestic presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Rhode Island has …
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10/21/22
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