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A boat heads south up the Sakonnet River, with Gould Island in the background.
Problems on the water? Call DEM’s Bay Line starting May 15
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) seasonal, 24-hour Bay Line, used to report any Narragansett-related environmental problems or occurrences, will open May 15 and remain … more
Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, hoists the cup after he and the 11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4, during the Ocean Race 2023 in Newport.
Homecoming sweet for Skipper Charlie Enright 
It was a sweet homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team as they sailed into Newport among a throng of welcome boats and helicopters winners for won Leg 4 of the Ocean Race … more
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Nominations sought for annual Portsmouth Award
The Town of Portsmouth is seeking nominations for the recipient(s) of the annual “Portsmouth Award.” The award is to be presented to an individual, business, or civic group in … more
Portsmouth won’t separate commercial, residential tax rates
Fearing it would disproportionally hurt small business owners, the Town Council Monday put the brakes on an idea to lessen the tax burden on residential homeowners by creating a separate — and … more
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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.
E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths
Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more
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Author Julia Stearly pedals a Class 1 electric bicycle on the East Bay Bike Path while traveling south from Colt State Park.
Electric bikes – A test ride removes some of the mystery
With some controversy surrounding electric bikes on the East Bay Bike Path , I wanted to experience an e-bike for myself. Courtesy of Bristol Bikes, I borrowed a Class 1 e-bike and went for a ride on … more
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Job fair, open to all, is this Thursday at Highlander Charter School
A free job and career fair, open to high school students or anyone in the employment market, is taking place on Thursday, May 11, at Highlander Charter School in Warren. more
A car uses the narrow access road as it leaves the peninsula at Gull Cove last week. DEM is proposing a plan to install a gate on the road, restricting visitors from driving out the peninsula. Only first responders would have access.
Vehicle access at Portsmouth's Gull Cove debated
PORTSMOUTH — For about 70 years, local residents and out-of-towners have been driving out to the edge of the small peninsula at Gull Cove to drop in a small boat or kayak, lug their fishing … more
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Portsmouth High’s Tristan Thomas took first place in the pole vault with a best effort of 11 feet, 6 inches.
Portsmouth notches several 1st places at division track meet
PORTSMOUTH — Both of the Portsmouth High tracked field teams placed second among 11 teams in the Eastern Divisional Championship meet held over the weekend. more
Margie Brennan, the Portsmouth school district’s K-8 science instruction coach, is one of only nine educators in the country to receive the national Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.
Portsmouth educator wins presidential teaching award
PORTSMOUTH — Margie Brennan, the Portsmouth school district’s K-8 science instruction coach, is in rare company. more
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Portsmouth exploring higher tax rate on commercial properties
PORTSMOUTH — The town is considering shifting more of the property tax burden to commercial businesses in order to give some relief to residential homeowners. During the third night … more
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Portsmouth High’s Nick Waycuilis fires a spike to St. Raphael Academy’s side during the Patriots’ home win Tuesday night.
Portsmouth boys win first volleyball match of season
PORTSMOUTH — After starting their inaugural season at 0-5, the Portsmouth High School varsity boys’ volleyball team notched its first win Tuesday night in a thriller over St. Raphael … more
Pennfield School students, faculty and volunteers pose for a photo during their service trip to Guatemala.
In Portsmouth: A service trip with a smile
Lucy Walker said one of her favorite things about her recent trip to Guatemala wasn’t just the meaningful work in which she took part, but the connections she made with the locals … more
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Regina Shers (center), the wife of the late School Committee member Allen Shers, shovels dirt as a tree is planted in remembrance of Shers at Hathaway School Friday. Shers’s sister, Dawn Maitz. is at left. They were assisted by Hathaway students Greyson Maitz (in red), and Jack (at right) and Sam Billings.
‘A Beautiful Day’: Hathaway School dedicates tree to Allen Shers
PORTSMOUTH — The Hathaway School community had two things to celebrate during its annual Arbor Day event on Friday: Month of the Military Child, and the life of School Committee member Allen … more
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Diane and Chris Myers met while both were students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Aside from a few years of downtime while their children were young, they’ve been making music together for most of 30 years.
Meet Chris and Diane Myers – partners in marriage and music
Chris and Diane Myers have been husband and wife for 30 years this July. In their time together they have thrived, fostering careers, raising children, building a home, while becoming pillars in … more
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Average Portsmouth water customer sees 11.25% rate hike
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Water and Fire District’s average residential customer will see a water rate hike of 11.25 percent in the next fiscal year that began Monday, May 1, according … more
Shannon Watson sniffs a rose before tossing it into Blue Bill Cove Sunday afternoon in memory of her son, Cole, who died at the age of 22 after jumping from the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge on May 7, 2022. Her husband, Tom, is behind her. They were attending a healing vigil behind Thriving Tree Coffee House in remembrance of those lost to bridge suicide in Rhode Island.
Hope, comfort for those impacted by bridge suicide
PORTSMOUTH — Monica Taft had just left a funeral hours earlier when her phone blew up with urgent calls and messages. more
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Francisco Vazquez Ramos, Sergio Ricard, and Nictsa Garcia (from left) as they appeared in the booking photos.
Portsmouth Police charge 3 people with trafficking cocaine
PORTSMOUTH — Three out-of-town individuals were arrested Thursday, April 27, and charged with trafficking cocaine following an investigation by the Portsmouth Police Department, DEA … more
Pie chart shows how property taxes are divvied up between residential, commercial and tangible in Portsmouth. The Town Council is considering a freeze on the tangible tax rate in next year’s budget — it would otherwise be lowered, along with the two other tax rates, due to the recent revaluation — in order to take some of the tax burden off residential property owners.
Portsmouth seeks tax relief for residential homeowners
PORTSMOUTH — In an effort to lower the tax burden on residential property owners, the Town Council is considering a change to the way it sets the tax rate for the next fiscal year beginning … more
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University of Massachusetts fly half Bella Pomeroy tosses the ball to a teammate during a game against the University of Vermont (UMV), which romped to a 66-0 victory on Saturday — the highest-scoring game in the bracket.
A 'Beast' of a tournament in Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Eighty collegiate rugby teams battled it out over the weekend at Glen Farm during the 37th annual Beast of the East. more
Portsmouth High’s Tristan Thomas competes in the high jump during Monday’s meet in East Providence. He won the pole vault event with a best effort of 10 feet.
Portsmouth's Landon Rodrigues wins 4 events at track meet
EAST PROVIDENCE — Landon Rodrigues won four events as the Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team swept a meet in East Providence Monday. The final team scores were Portsmouth 92.5, … more
Portsmouth High shortstop Megan Malone takes a throw from first baseman Kaelyn Mahoney on a grounder to first to force out a Barrington baserunner last Thursday, April 20.
Portsmouth shuts out Barrington in softball, 11-0
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity softball team notched its first win of the season in impressive fashion last week, routing Barrington on the road, 11-0. Portsmouth scored three … more
A row of wrapped boats still await their spring awakening at Striper Marina near the Barrington Yacht Club. Striper is one of the numerous local marinas where boaters can take part in a fee-based recycling program for the shrinkwrap waste.
From wrap to recycle
Everyone living along the New England coastline is familiar with the sight of marinas in the winter. They transform into seas of plastic white, with thousands of boats shrink-wrapped for their … more
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East Providence High School's Dylan Slavick competes in the high jump for the Townies in their Eastern Division outdoor track and field meet Monday, April 24.
Gallery: East Providence, Portsmouth, Bay View outdoor track
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School hosted its third dual meet of the 2023 Eastern Division outdoor track and field regular season Monday afternoon, April 24, at Townies Stadium, … more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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