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Cyclists make their way over the Escape Bridge and into Island Park during last year’s event.

Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. … more

9/12/24

Google map shows the routes (in yellow) of Rhode Island Energy’s proposed structure replacement and conductor replacement project in Portsmouth and Tiverton. The longer main transmission line crosses the Sakonnet River and into Portsmouth to the Dexter Street substation. It continues down to Jepson Lane, but that line has already been upgraded.

Utility poles to be replaced in Portsmouth, Tiverton

PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — It’s out with the old, in with the new for Rhode Island Energy. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/11/24

‘Toilet guy’ is flushed in Portsmouth Town Council race

PORTSMOUTH — The candidate whose display of broken toilets and anti-local government signs on a vacant East Main Road lot won’t be a Town Council member this year. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/10/24

Demolition crews from the Aetna Co. began deck and beam removal from the westbound Washington Bridge span earlier this week.

Demolition of westbound span starts

In the past week contractors for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began demolition of parapet walls along both sides of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. The work, being … more

9/10/24

Portsmouth’s Gray, Kaull win in opening cross-country meet

PORTSMOUTH — The cross-country season’s just started, but already Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull are already proving to be real contenders for the state title this … more

9/10/24

Adam Conheeny (left) celebrates with Joe Sanderson (back) and his brother, Jack, after Joe ran for a 50-yard touchdown during their home Injury Fund game against Rogers last Thursday night. The Patriots won the contest, 19-0.

Portsmouth kicks off football season with Injury Fund shutout

PORTSMOUTH — It may have just been an abbreviated Injury Fund contest, but the Portsmouth High School varsity football team showed it’s ready for the official season opener set for … more

9/10/24

Drug charges, assaults top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 3 Michael Roland Bruneau, 63, of no permanent address, was charged with two … more

9/10/24

Portsmouth High junior Sean Gray leads the back en route to his victory during an Injury Fund cross-country meet Sept. 1 in Smithfield. His winning time was 15:42.80.

Two Portsmouth runners winners at Injury Fund meet

PORTSMOUTH — If the results of an Injury Fund meet over the weekend are any indication, Portsmouth High’s cross-country teams are in for a fine season. The boys’ and … more

9/5/24

Paul Amadio, head of school at Pennfield School, with Allison Serina, senior director of operations and finance. Serina, the first person from Pennfield with whom he had any interaction, also grew up in Leominster, Mass. They didn’t know each other back then, but Amadio played football with her brother.

From the stage to the school

PORTSMOUTH — Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. For years Paul Amadio had been a head of several college-prep boarding schools, most recently in Sedona, Ariz., but … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/4/24

Students ranging from all grade levels gathering on the first day of the 2024-25 term at St. Mary Academy-Bay View, opening the 150th year at the all-female school in East Providence.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View located in the Riverside section of the city kicked off celebrations of its 150th anniversary, including the start of the 2024-25 term when it … more

9/4/24

Members of the Henry Knox Color Guard of the Massachusetts Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), New Hampshire SAR Color Guard, 1st and 2nd R.I. Regiments, and the Varnum Continentals delivered the sunset salute at Butts Hill Fort last Thursday night, Aug 29.

In Portsmouth, a ‘sunset salute’ to fallen heroes from 1778

PORTSMOUTH — A solemn ceremony memorializing casualties “on all sides” commemorated the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island at Fort Butts Hill last Thursday, Aug. 29. more

9/3/24

Portsmouth: Domestic incidents, psilocybin mushrooms top police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests or citations issued by Portsmouth Police: Saturday, Aug. 17 Three people were cited for kindling a fire on someone else’s property … more

9/3/24

Eight Dems running for seven available council seats in Portsmouth primary

PORTSMOUTH — When they go the polls for the Primary Election on Tuesday, Portsmouth voters will basically be choosing which Democrat running for Town Council will not get on the November … more

9/3/24

Firefighters look for hot spots after extinguishing a fire that engulfed a home at 1 Grain Terrace Monday night.

Three safe after house fire in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Three people safely escaped a house fire at 1 Grain Terrace Monday night. A neighbor saw flames inside the garage of the raised ranch and tried to extinguish the fire … more

9/3/24

Portsmouth High School’s Tyler Both (right) goes up for a header against Tiverton’s Rhuan Santos during an Injury Fund soccer match at Barrington High School last Friday, Aug. 30.

Fall sports underway as Portsmouth plays Tiverton in Injury Fund game

PORTSMOUTH — Fall high school sports got a jump on the start of the academic year, as the Portsmouth High girls’ volleyball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and cross-country … more

9/2/24

John Magee as he appeared in his booking photo.

Man charged with solicitation of a minor in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A 28-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested today, Aug. 29, following an investigation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division into the solicitation of a minor for sexual … more

8/29/24

Barges have been docked on the East Providence shoreline at Water Street in preparation for the start of razing the westbound side of the Washington Bridge.

Process of tearing down Washington Bridge westbound span begins

Preparations to raze the dilapidated west side portion of the Washington Bridge structure began in recent weeks with the erection of protective netting and the start of asphalt removal from the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/29/24

Jason Roomes points to the name of his ancestor, Caesar Rome, which is inscribed on the monument honoring the 1st Rhode Island Regiment — also known as the “Black Regiment” — at Patriots Park. Roomes was the guest speaker at the NAACP-Newport’s annual commemoration service on Sunday.

Ancestor of ‘Black Regiment’ soldier honors family's legacy

PORTSMOUTH — Jason Roomes, dressed in full Revolutionary War reenactment gear, pointed his musket toward the name of one of his ancestors that’s inscribed on the west wall of the … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/28/24

Anglers walk along the railroad tracks to find a spot along the rocks in this file photo. Neighbors have complained for years about littering in the area.

Portsmouth council beefs up town’s litter ordinance

PORTSMOUTH — Think twice before you discard that paper cup or nip bottle on a local beach or park. In a move intended to give police more teeth when enforcing littering laws, the Town … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/27/24

When purchased in 1968, town-owned land at Portsmouth High School where a wind turbine now sits was originally dedicated to be used for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. Town Planner Lea Hitchen is now working with the state on remedying the error.

Portsmouth turbine property was intended for recreational use

PORTSMOUTH — When the Town of Portsmouth used a Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in 1968 to purchase nearly five acres of property just west of Portsmouth High School and … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/24/24

A fence surrounds the LNG facility on Old Mill Lane in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth LNG facility granted 5-year license with conditions

State regulators gave long-awaited authorization Thursday, Aug. 22, to a long-term plan to expand liquefied natural gas storage on the Portsmouth-Middletown line. more

By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current | 8/23/24

Church Community Housing’s conceptual rending of the Anne Hutchinson School building (left), which will potentially be developed into market-rate condos, and the new senior center facility and affordable senior housing complex at right.

More questions, answers, on Portsmouth senior complex plans

PORTSMOUTH — Since 2021, when voters approved a plan for the development of senior affordable housing and a new senior center facility, questions have swirled around town officials about the … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/22/24

James I. “Jimmy” Winters, president of the NAACP-Newport, speaks during last year’s “Black Regiment” Monument Commemoration Ceremony at Patriots Park. He will also offer remarks at this year’s ceremony starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.

In Portsmouth: NAACP’s ‘Black Regiment’ ceremony is Sunday

PORTSMOUTH — Jason Roomes has family members listed on the monument bearing the names of soldiers for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park. On Sunday, Aug. 25, he’ll have the honor of speaking about them. more

8/21/24

Athletes from the Providence Country Day School were among those from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club to earn their way to the national championships in Ohio.

RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships

It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the … more

8/19/24

Three men arrested following fight at Portsmouth pizza place

PORTSMOUTH — Three out-of-town men were arrested last Friday, Aug. 16, following a report of a fight in progress at Steve’s Famous Pizza, 2460 East Main Road, according to police. … more

8/19/24