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Challengers take their shots at McKee, who dismisses and deflects

STORY OF THE WEEK: Televised debates on WPRI and WJAR last week offered a window into the state of the Democratic primaries for governor and the 2 nd Congressional District. Rivals tried piling on … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/8/22

Letter: 'E' assistance is need for some on the path

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial “Protect the Path” (The East Providence Post, August 25 edition) , while I strongly agree with no motorized vehicles on the path, … more

9/8/22

Letter: Assault weapon ban would surely save lives

To the editor: In his letter to the Aug. 25 edition of The Post , Matthew Fletcher uses the faulty reasoning so popular to the NRA, Fox News, et. al., to bolster their argument that allowing the … more

9/8/22

Portsmouth Times - Thursday, September 8, 2022

9/8/22

Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. Ujifusa will square off in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.

Chappell, Ujifusa square off in Democrat primary Tuesday

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — One of the more intriguing matchups in this year’s campaign season will be decided in Tuesday’s Statewide Primary Election, as Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/8/22

Randy Matsch’s display of 250,000 cigarette butts greets drivers and pedestrians on Park Avenue in Portsmouth Saturday.

Portsmouth: No butts about it — many smokers still litterbugs

PORTSMOUTH — If Randy Matsch was trying to start a conversation about littering on Saturday, he succeeded. Four plastic bags stuffed with thousands of cigarette butts — 250,000 to be … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/7/22

East Bay Homes - September 2022

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9/7/22

Portsmouth High’s Tyler Hurd (left) and Evan Tullson sandwich a Vikings ball-carrier while battling Rogers during an Injury Fund game Thursday in Tiverton. The Patriots won, 6-0.

Portsmouth, are you ready for some football?

PORTSMOUTH — The wait is over. The Portsmouth High School varsity football team’s regular season starts Friday, with a non-league game against North Kingstown at home. … more

9/5/22

A sign at Heritage Park in Portsmouth explains the site’s connection to the Battle of Rhode Island of 1778.

Portsmouth: Walk the battlefield at Heritage Park on Sept. 24

PORTSMOUTH — Did you know Portsmouth has an important battlefield? Within the town there’s an area of 365 acres that’s been designated an historic district on the National … more

9/5/22

The R.I. Department of Health recommends that Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth be closed to swimming due to high bacterial levels. (File photo)

State recommends no swimming at Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department Health (RIDOH) is recommending that town-owned Sandy Point Beach be closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels. Sandy Point is one of four Rhode … more

9/2/22

This open MRI machine now at Portsmouth Imaging Center offers greater comfort for patients who may normally experience feelings of claustrophobia during scans.

Portsmouth has only open MRI machine in Newport County

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Imaging Center at 69 Turnpike Ave. has acquired what Newport Hospital is calling the only open MRI machine in Greater Newport County. more

9/1/22

Portsmouth Times - Thursday, September 1, 2022

9/1/22

Commentary: Labor Day 2022...America’s workforce is stronger than ever

On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of … more

By Marty Walsh | 9/1/22

File photo of tanker trucks filled with liquefied natural gas at a temporary storage facility on Old Mill Lane, within a residential neighborhood.

Board requests advisory opinions on Old Mill Ln. facility

PORTSMOUTH — The state agency reviewing National Grid’s application for a license to mobilize and operate a liquified natural gas (LNG) vaporization facility at Old Mill Lane formally … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/31/22

Gallery: 2022 R.I. Folk Fest

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival was held at Larisa Park in Riverside on Sunday, Aug. 28. — East Providence Post and eastbayri.com contributing photographer Tyler … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 8/31/22

Tiverton Harbor Commission vice chairman Dave Stewart (left), who formerly ran a kayak rental shop out of the marina, Tom Fennessey (center) and former marina owner Frank Chase wait for Tuesday morning's tour to begin.

DEM: Tiverton marina project will cost $4-5M

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management officials estimate it will cost between $4 and $5 million to r edevelop the old Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive , which has been … more

8/31/22

A model of the brig Random is located in the foyer on the south side of Portsmouth Town Hall. The wooden model was built by Capt. Alfred Southwick Chase of Portsmouth, the former master of Random.

Random sighting inside Portsmouth Town Hall

PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been to Town Hall recently, you may have seen something different inside the south entrance. It’s a model of the brig Random that was built by Capt. Alfred … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/30/22

Amanda LaRose, owner of Rhode Island Oak Counseling and Wellness.

New mental health practice opens in Portsmouth this month

PORTSMOUTH — Building on its growth and success over the past six years, and answering the call to support and improve access to mental health services, Rhode Island Oak Counseling and Wellness … more

8/30/22

“An apology to the people of color formally from the state is in order,” Ray Rickman told those gathered for the annual commemoration service for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment — also known as the “Black Regiment” — at Patriots Park on Sunday.

‘Rhode Island, I’d like an apology’

PORTSMOUTH — With a likeness of “Black Regiment” soldier looking over his shoulder and several state lawmakers and other government leaders directly in front of him, Ray Rickman on … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/30/22

Five-way governor’s race took a curious turn last week

STORY OF THE WEEK: With less than three weeks until Rhode Island’s Sept. 13 primary, the five-way Democratic race for governor took a curious turn. Nellie Gorbea’s campaign aired an ad … more

By Ian Donnis | 8/29/22

Letter: Let's be reasonable when discussing guns

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Clyne and Mr. Crosby (August 11 and 18 editions) for replying to my article on gun control (August 3-4 editions); I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this … more

8/28/22

Distinctive Homes | Summer 2022

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8/26/22

Editorial: State needs clarity and regs for e-bikes on bike paths

There are myriad dangers on every bike path. Tour de France wanna-bees weave through the crowds, believing the path should be theirs alone. Children wobble helmet-less on their tricycles with light … more

8/25/22

Hathaway School kindergarten teacher Liz Gill organizes materials in her classroom on Monday as she prepares for the first day of school next week. The 2022-23 academic year begins on Monday, Aug. 29, for staff; Tuesday, Aug. 30, for kindergarten, fifth- and ninth-grade students; and Wednesday, Aug. 31, for all other students.

Portsmouth schools reminder: No free lunches this year

PORTSMOUTH — They’ll be no free lunch for students when they report back to school next week. more

By Jim McGaw | 8/25/22

Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.

Portsmouth: Mayflower should explore alternative routes

PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind should explore alternate routes before running a cable up the Sakonnet River and over land in Portsmouth, an attorney for the Town of Portsmouth told the R.I. Energy … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/25/22