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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, August 25, 2022
A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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Tiverton harbor commission, state to tour Chase Marina Tuesday
Members of the Tiverton Harbor Commission, representatives from the state Department of Environmental Management and other town officials will tour the old Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive, which … more
Margaret Carlone, 95, Portsmouth
Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022.   She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) … more
Town of Portsmouth ends fiscal year with large budget surplus
PORTSMOUTH — Although the books are not yet closed, the town apparently ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a large surplus — somewhere in the vicinity of $800,000 or so. more
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Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth delays vote on resolution opposing Mayflower cable
PORTSMOUTH — A resolution to oppose the installation of the Mayflower Wind transmission cable in the Sakonnet River was on Monday’s agenda for a vote by the Town Council, but no action … more
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Margaret Carlone, 95, Portsmouth
Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) … more
Letter: How many more will die with lack of bridge barriers?
To the editor: The Portsmouth Times of (Aug. 18) announced the timeline for the study of anti-suicide fences on our island’s bridges. The study will be complete in 18 months.   … more
Letter: Why be cautious on Mayflower? Old Mill Lane
To the editor: I am writing in response to your Aug. 11 article regarding the Mayflower Wind Project and I must applaud all the residents who expressed their concerns about the project.   … more
Workers at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center staged a one-day strike in June 2021 to protest what they deemed an unjust termination of a co-worker.
Portsmouth: Greenleaf workers unanimously ratify first contract
The unionized budtenders, keyholders, online orderers and delivery drivers employed at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center voted unanimously recently to approve its first contract. more
The Mt. Hope Bridge is one of four bridges that the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will begin examining through a feasibility study to determine whether a physical suicide barrier could possibly be implemented.
Bridge barrier study expected to take 18 months
According to the projected timeline, the study will begin in October and continue for a year and a half, resulting in a final report by Feb. 28, 2024. more
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Matt Chappell and Linda Ujifusa will square off in next month's Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.
District 11 candidates make pitches during League forum
Linda L. Ujifusa said she’s the most qualified candidate for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat because of her experience, while Matt A. Chappell said his “different perspective” is … more
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Fung trying to have it both ways with national GOP connections
If a nationally prominent member of a political party comes to Rhode Island to support a particular candidate, the standard course would be for that candidate to shout about it from the rooftops. But … more
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Letter: Bristol chief’s remarks on plate-reader reversal were insulting
To the editor: I sent the following email to the town councils of Portsmouth and Bristol, our state legislative delegation, and the board of the R.I. Police Chiefs Association. At the Aug. 17 … more
DEM: Striped bass poacher from Portsmouth hit with $9,000 penalty
PORTSMOUTH — A local man has been assessed a $9,000 penalty for possessing striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off Block Island in June. more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, August 18, 2022
Portsmouth schools being spruced up for opening day
PORTSMOUTH — When students and staff enter their respective school buildings this month, they’ll see some improvements the district has been working on over the summer. The … more
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Narrows Center August concerts: Pousette Dart Band
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  On Friday, August 19, rock/folk singer, songwriter and musician Jon … more
Tyler Bowe concert to benefit the arts, food ministry
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  Fall River native Tyler Bowe will be performing a benefit concert for the First … more
NIMFest Free Concerts: Cee Cee & the Riders, the Digg it Band
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, August 21, … more
Ragged Island to host Ocean State Beer Fest
After a two-year hiatus, the Ocean State Beer Festival will return with Ragged Island Brewing Co. hosting. The event will feature beer from the vast majority of RIBG membership. Tickets include a … more
Newport Weekend of Coaching
A "Weekend of Coaching" will return to Newport from Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 21. Nine 19th-century horse-drawn coaches will fill the streets of Newport. The drives start daily at … more
Portsmouth Town Council ratifies 2 employee contracts
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council, at its Aug. 9 meeting, unanimously ratified separate five-year contracts between the town and two local workers’ unions. One was for the firefighter … more
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Letter: 'Time of Beauty' as summer carries on
I am sure you have noticed how an ordinary looking teenager suddenly changes into someone you want to look at again and again. I call it their time of beauty and that is what is happening in the Back … more
A screenshot of Mayflower Wind’s new virtual exhibition room.
Mayflower Wind launches virtual exhibition room
PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area located off the coast of Massachusetts that could impact the East Bay and South Coast area, has launched a … more
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