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AJ Amaio (left) a senior member of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band, personally thanks Army veteran George Cushman, 90, for his service during a Veterans Day tribute at Thriving Tree Coffee House on Thursday, Nov. 11. Cushman, who regrets having stopped playing piano when he joined the military many years ago, urged band members to always keep playing music throughout their lives.
In Portsmouth: ‘This is one Veterans Day I will never forget’
PORTSMOUTH — George Cushman was pumped up. The 90-year-old Army veteran shook his fist and waved other veterans over to join him in front of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band before … more
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Rear Admiral Shoshana S. Chatfield, the president of the Naval War College in Newport, was the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Portsmouth Town Hall. She said Rose Sherbune Clancy, the first woman from Rhode Island to enlist in the military (during World War I), opened the doors for many other women like herself who wanted to serve their country.
Portsmouth: Women take center stage at Veterans Day ceremony
PORTSMOUTH — Rear Adm. Shoshana S. Chatfield is the first woman to ever become president of the Naval War College in Newport. Yet she may never have achieved that distinction, she said … more
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Letter: Veterans can still lead us and lift us
Today is profound. It is the first Veterans Day post-Afghanistan, the longest sustained conflict in U.S. history. The aftermath bears an eerie similarity to that of our second longest, the war in … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, November 11, 2021
The restaurant industry faces a crisis, as nearly every business struggles to find and retain the workers who keep them running
Restaurants short on staff and high on stress — Apply within
The signs are everywhere. Literally, the signs are everywhere. “Help Wanted.” “Now hiring.” “Seeking: Line Cooks, Bartenders, Dishwashers.” Almost … more
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A section of the U.S. Navy’s solar facility on West Main Road as it appears from the west end of Mill Lane. Many residents are worried that similar-looking, large-scale facilities will keep popping up around town. This development did not require town oversight, however, so it did not need to conform to minimum setbacks or buffers to appease abutters.
In Portsmouth: Larger solar arrays barred from residential zones
PORTSMOUTH — After a three-hour hearing in which 16 residents testified in favor of changes to Portsmouth’s current solar ordinance, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to … more
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Letter: Greed is the root of many modern problems
To the editor: Remember when - it was only a few years ago - that Boston’s parking lots near Fenway Park were gouging fans with ridiculously astronomical parking fees. Why would … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, November 4, 2021
Portsmouth school employees asked to get vaccinated by Dec. 1
PORTSMOUTH — By Dec. 1, teachers and all other employees of the Portsmouth school district must submit proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. If they don’t, they will need to … more
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Hathaway School third-grade teacher Ashley Adamson, the 2021 R.I. Teacher of the Year, stands in front of the entrance to the White House during her trip to Washington, D.C. last month.
For Portsmouth teacher, school bell 'comes full circle'
PORTSMOUTH — When she was a little girl, Ashley Adamson wanted to be a teacher so badly that she’d play one at home. She even owned a school bell, as a picture she keeps in her … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, October 28, 2021
Russ Shipp salutes the memory of his brother, Corp. Thomas A. Shipp, after placing a rose to a wreath outside the Portsmouth Historical Society during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on Saturday. Corp. Shipp was among the nine Rhode Islanders killed in the Beirut terrorist bombing attack on Oct. 23, 1983.
‘Rhode Island Nine’ are memorialized in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Lt. Col. Scott Stephan, USMC, said he was just 5 years old in October 1983 when 241 U.S. service men and women were killed in a terrorist attack while on a peacekeeping … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, October 21, 2021
The Samaritans Team gathers for a photo on top of the bridge at the Pell Bridge Run, held Sunday, Oct. 17. The group includes barrier advocates Sen. Louis DiPalma and Rep. Joseph Solomon, as well as Melissa Cotta and Bryan Ganley of Bridging the Gap for Safety and Healing.
A temporary proposal to permanently save lives
Melissa Cotta and Bryan Ganley, co-founders of Bridging the Gap for Safety and Healing , the group working toward getting suicide prevention barriers on the state’s four tallest bridges, are … more
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Letter:" Why does bathroom renovation cost the same as a condo?
To the editor: I would like to point out a major inconsistency between the two ballot questions.  The school bond asks voters to approve $21.4 million, of which $4.5 million (is for) for … more
Letter: Too many questions on Question 2 — vote ‘no’
To the editor: Portsmouth voters: Do you have questions about ballot Question 2 (senior center) on the Nov. 2 election? I certainly do! Why did the Portsmouth Town Council omit any … more
Letter: Support school bond to support entire Portsmouth community
To the editor: I am a Portsmouth resident and voter, and I have no school-age children. Here’s why I am enthusiastic about supporting the $21.44 million school facilities bond in the … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, October 14, 2021
Replacing the stormwater system in Portsmouth Park — Aquidneck and Narragansett avenues — is considered the No. 1 priority on a draft list of local resilience capital infrastructure improvement projects.
In Portsmouth: Building a path toward climate resiliency
PORTSMOUTH — The town isn’t waiting around for Park Avenue to go under water permanently. Working proactively in an attempt to stem the tide of climate change, the town and the … more
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Letter: Portsmouth bond issues will benefit both young and old
To the editor: The voters of Portsmouth have an opportunity to approve two ballot initiatives in a special election on Nov 2. Both are forward-looking projects that voters should give strong … more
Letter: Senior complex plan is a win-win for town — vote yes
To the editor: I am a long-time member and currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Portsmouth Senior Center. For over 40 years the center, with strong support from the Town of Portsmouth, … more
Sasha and Casey Jones are Ed Aldrich's constant companions.
Little Compton fund-raiser is for the birds, literally
Ed Aldrich isn't worried so much about himself as the cold weather approaches, but for his two long-time companions and best friends, Sasha and Casey Jones. Sasha is a former rescue bird, a … more
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New state virtual learning academy growing
75 students from 10 districts across the state have signed up for the Rhode Island Connections Academy, an all-virtual school program. more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, October 7, 2021
Editorial: Is this the best time of the year?
Best month of the year in New England? While July gets a lot of love, and September is a favorite for many, October should be in everyone’s top-three. Consider the opportunities in the … more
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