‘The Women’ By Kristin Hannah
Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The …
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By Donna Bruno
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5/28/24
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To the editor:
Your article “Town awards its first curbside collection contract” on May 16 stated that residents with private services are paying $800 to $900 annually for private …
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5/28/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Growing up in Iowa, Dr. Wayne C. Christiansen said he remembered Memorial Day as a day of parades, cutting flowers, picnics, the end of school in his farming community, and …
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By Jim McGaw
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5/27/24
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PORTSMOUTH — The clouds cleared and the sun shone brightly as faculty, staff and members of the Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 walked across the Holy Lawn at the onset of the school’s …
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5/27/24
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team advanced in the Division I state playoffs with a 17-12 victory over Barrington at home on Thursday, May 23.
Sophia …
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5/26/24
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PORTSMOUTH — A young Portsmouth High School baseball team will begin its playoff run this afternoon (May 24), with a Division I preliminary game at home against Moses Brown at 4:30 p.m.
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5/24/24
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Every real estate market presents opportunities. The challenge is finding them.
Today’s market, especially in the East Bay of Rhode Island and Southcoast of Massachusetts, is much the same …
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By Scott Pickering
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5/24/24
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PORTSMOUTH — We don’t usually picture Portsmouth as a town that would host a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan.
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By Gloria Schmidt
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5/24/24
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PORTSMOUTH — The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony and reception scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at VFW Post 5390, 822 Anthony Road.
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5/22/24
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PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School senior Keira Boxell joined her twin sister, Mayakla, and their Providence friend, Jully Myrthil, on a leadership journey to South Africa last …
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By Jim McGaw
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5/22/24
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East Bay Homes | May 2024
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5/22/24
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I recently revisited this book, originally written in 2014, by Bob Herbert, former opinion columnist for …
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By Donna Bruno
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5/22/24
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PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School seniors enjoy the fun and safety of their “Post Prom” on June 5, they’ll have some youngsters half their size to thank for helping to …
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By Jim McGaw
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5/21/24
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Spring is in the air, and so too are the noxious fumes and aural assault of overpowered lawn equipment. Bird song and children’s voices fill the air only to be abruptly halted by the roar of …
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By Cindy and Ed Moura
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5/21/24
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I t’s not too early to sign up for one of the summer’s most popular fishing events.
“We are thrilled that the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament keeps growing. Last year …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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5/21/24
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In a sure sign that the end of the General Assembly session is approaching, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has slated a budget caucus for Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. A …
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By Ian Donnis
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5/21/24
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In 1934, a predatory dust storm carried windblown shards of the Great Plains over much of the nation. In Chicago, 12 million tons of dust fell. …
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By Donna Bruno
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5/21/24
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PORTSMOUTH — The towns of Portsmouth and Middletown, and the City of Newport, are developing the first ever multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Aquidneck Island.
The …
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5/20/24
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To the editor:
I’ve resided in Portsmouth since 1991. I loved using the transfer station and enjoyed the convenience of trashing on my schedule and in my way. Throw it in a bag, a box, or …
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5/20/24
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Three dogs owned by a Grain Terrace woman have been deemed vicious just over a month after they escaped from their yard and attacked a leashed dog that was being walked in the neighborhood.
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By Jim McGaw
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5/17/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Taking another step toward establishing the town’s first municipal curbside trash collection program, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to award a contract …
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By Jim McGaw
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5/17/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Know of a local individual or group you think is worthy of some praise for their community efforts?
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5/16/24
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To the editor:
Well, one thing Will Newman and I agree on is to be careful what you wish for (Letter: 'Careful what you wish for,' The Post, May 2, 2024 edition). Several weeks ago he wrote an …
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5/16/24
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