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Warley Street in the Melville Navy housing complex will be renamed Der-Vartanian Street later this month.
Portsmouth street with Confederate officer’s moniker to be renamed
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth has no Confederate monuments or memorials to tear down, but it does have a street sign bearing a Confederate officer that will soon be replaced. more
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Charlie Lacki of the R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife throws a bunch of rainbow trout into Melville’s upper pond in 2017. The pond is being re-stocked with trout next week.
After advisory lifted, Melville ponds to be stocked with fish
PORTSMOUTH — Now that a longstanding state advisory recommending the restriction of recreational activities at Melville’s upper and lower ponds has been lifted, the freshwater … more
The intersection of East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue (looking south) where the roundabout is being proposed. The main entrance to Clements' Marketplace is at left.
East Main improvements on Portsmouth Town Council agenda for Monday at PHS
PORTSMOUTH —   A member of the Town Council is seeking to cancel the body’s Nov. 30 vote regarding the R.I. Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) plan to build a roundabout at … more
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Portsmouth Police Department’s booking photo of Samantha Carfora.
Portsmouth Police charge woman with trafficking fentanyl
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, on charges of trafficking fentanyl in the local area. After an ongoing investigation, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday … more
A wider discussion regarding a request for proposals for the operation of the Hedly Street transfer station and curbside pickup will have to wait until January, as the Town Council ran out of time at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Portsmouth trash sticker fee set at $385 for 18 months
PORTSMOUTH — Although yet another discussion on the future of the town’s waste disposal program had to be tabled until January because the Town Council ran out of time last Thursday, the … more
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Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
Clements’ Marketplace owner Tracy Anthony speaks in opposition of the roundabout the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) wants to build on East Main Road on front of her store. “Not just a few businesses will be hurt with a project of this magnitude, and many will feel the negative effects,” she said.
Residents voice strong opposition to Portsmouth roundabout
PORTSMOUTH — Several hundred residents crowded the Portsmouth High School auditorium Thursday night, the great majority of them with a resounding message for the Town Council: They … more
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Portsmouth Police arrest two men after ‘neighbor dispute’
PORTSMOUTH — Two men were arrested on drug charges on Sunday, Dec. 3, after officers responded to South Drive just before 1 p.m. to investigate a report of a “neighbor dispute,” … more
So many residents turned out to Monday’s Town Council meeting that at least 40 couldn’t get inside the chambers. Due to fire code regulations, discussion on the transfer station and state improvements to East Main Road was continued to a special council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Portsmouth High School auditorium.
Trash, East Main rotary get Portsmouth residents fired up
Once again, the Town Council has had to delay discussion on a controversial issue due to overcrowding at a meeting. more
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The Town of Portsmouth won’t sign a purchase-and-sales agreement with the state for the Old Stone Bridge abutment and Teddi’s Beach, while RIDOT won’t allow access to the abutment without the town’s signature.
Portsmouth backs out of deal to buy beach, pier
PORTSMOUTH — It looks like the town won’t be buying Teddi’s Beach and the Stone Bridge abutment from the state after all. more
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