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A masterful depiction of a wartime heroine
‘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 … more
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Letter: Town may have trouble finding curbside customers
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 … more
Dr. Wayne C. Christiansen, who served as a Navy corpsman during the Vietnam War, was the guest speaker during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the VFW Post 5390 on Anthony Road.
Didn’t ‘feel’ Memorial Day — until he served in Vietnam
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 … more
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Members of Portsmouth Abbey’s Class of 2024 pose for a photo during commencement exercises held Sunday. Fifteen students from Portsmouth received diplomas.
Portsmouth Abbey awards diplomas to Class of 2024
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 … more
Kylie Delemos hugs goalie, Molly Gersen, while celebrating a 17-12 quarterfinal win over Barrington on Thursday at Portsmouth High School.
Patriots beat Barrington, advance to lacrosse semis
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 … more
Portsmouth High School Division I All-Stars Nick Spaner, Cam Ruggieri, and John Mass (from left) at the Rhode Island Division 1 Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game on May 11 at McCarthy Stadium.
Portsmouth baseball team starts playoff run today
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. … more
Buyers, be crafty — Sellers, be ready
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 … more
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A newspaper article from the day details the “fiery cross” that burned in Portsmouth.
100 years ago, the KKK burned a fiery cross in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — We don’t usually picture Portsmouth as a town that would host a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan. more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, May 23, 2024
VFW 5390 in Portsmouth hosts Memorial Day event Monday
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. more
Keira and Makayla Boxell (left), seniors at Portsmouth High School, founded Shades of Knowledge along with Jully Myrthil (right) of Providence, to get representative literature into the hands of underserved communities in other countries. They hope to continue their literacy efforts in Rhode Island as well.
Getting the right books to underserved children
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 … more
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East Bay Homes | May 2024
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Investigation of America’s troubled infrastructure still rings true today
I recently revisited this book, originally written in 2014, by Bob Herbert, former opinion columnist for … more
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On Monday morning, eight Portsmouth High School seniors visited Portsmouth Nursery School, where they all “graduated” as 5-year-olds back in 2011. This year’s class of nursery school students raised $270 toward the June 5 Post Prom event for the Class of 2024. Here, PHS seniors pose with PNS students and faculty. Starting with the third person from left in the back row, they are (from left) Gracin Raposa, Kayla Parsons, Oliver Tibbets, Nick Spaner, Matt Nolan, Colm Dooley, Claire Hook, and Cole Swider. They are all wearing shirts representing the colleges and universities they will be attending next fall. They are flanked by teacher’s aid Kristie Labonte and head teacher Christy Renkawitz (left) and teacher’s aide Caroline Dooley (right).
In Portsmouth: Tiny tots help the big seniors
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 … more
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A large patch of Native Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) replaced an area of turf grass lawn in the authors’ Barrington yard. The plant is an important nectar and pollen source for many native bees, especially bumblebees and long-tongued bees. It is a host plant for several native moths and a nectar source for butterflies. The prickly pads escape herbivore browsing but the fruits provide a nutrient rich meal for wild turkeys, deer, coyotes, and foxes. This native plant is rare and endangered in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Is it time to rethink the traditional lawn?
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 … more
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Best 2023 Tournament Team Photo was awarded to team ‘Defiant,’ led by Eugene Burger, with some nice fluke caught by young anglers. This year, the Block Island Tournament is July 27 and 28.
Block Island fishing tourney is getting bigger every year
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 … more
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We’re approaching peak time for state budget debates
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 … more
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A powerful story of one of the nation’s worst natural disasters
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. … more
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Aquidneck Island towns hosting hazard mitigation workshops
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 … more
Letter: PAYT bags shouldn’t be part of curbside collection
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 … more
Stock photo of a Cane Corso, the same breed that was subject to a vicious dog hearing in Portsmouth on Thursday, May 16.
Three dogs deemed vicious following attack in Portsmouth
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. more
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A crew from Waste Management makes the rounds Tuesday morning collecting trash left curbside in Portsmouth. The night before, the Town Council voted to award a curbside collection contract To MTG Disposal, LLC. The deal doesn’t affect the transfer station on Hedly Street. The council will issue a separate request for proposals for that operation and release it to bidders in December.
Portsmouth awards its first curbside collection contract
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 … more
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Nominations sought for Portsmouth Award
PORTSMOUTH — Know of a local individual or group you think is worthy of some praise for their community efforts? more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, May 16, 2024
Letter: Yes, be careful what you wish for
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 … more
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