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Here’s who is running for office in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Fifteen residents will vie for the seven available seats on the Portsmouth Town Council this election season.  more
Portsmouth OKs FY25 budget calling for 40-cent tax hike
With little discussion, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to formally adopt a total municipal budget of $74,404,959 for fiscal year 2025 that calls for a 3.15-percent increase in the … more
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Barbara Ripa, administrative assistant for the Town of Portsmouth, is retiring June 30 after more than 26 years of service. Here, she works the virtual participation feed for Monday’s Town Council meeting.
Two longtime Town of Portsmouth employees retiring
PORTSMOUTH — Kudos and citations greeted two longstanding town employees at Monday night’s Town Council meeting in recognition of their upcoming retirements, effective June 30. … more
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St Mary ­Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more
Identify fraud, illegal gun storage top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department. Tuesday, June 18 Fabricio Vargas Valle, 40, of 156 McCorrie Lane, was charged with identify … more
East Providence seeks artists for its ‘Beautility Box Mural Program’ program similar to ones done in the likes of Providence.
East Providence seeks artists for ‘Beautility Box' Mural Program
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design … more
Portsmouth: 40-cent tax hike provisionally approved at hearing
Only two residents commented during last week’s annual budget hearing, but at 63 minutes it was still one of the longest in recent memory. more
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Katia Corsi, 4, enjoys the strawberries while picking them with her mom, Liubov, and brother, Michael 6, on Wednesday afternoon, June 19.
Sticky fingers at Portsmouth strawberry farm (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Get your fingers red at Quonset View Farm, where you can go to pick your own strawberries. The farm’s opening day was June 5, and it’s opening daily from 8 … more
The Class of 2024 graduates from the Providence Country Day School in East Providence.
Providence Country Day School celebrates Class of 2024
EAST PROVIDENCE — The weather was perfect Wednesday, June 12, during commencement for the graduates in the Senior Class of 2024 at Providence Country Day, who were recognized for their … more
New MetLinks officially opens for play on June 27
EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27. The first tee time … more
Marketing intern David Ditata and Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department Assistant Director April Rios stand outside the Leonard Brown House, the department’s headquarters.
Portsmouth Parks & Rec has lots of summer fun on tap
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department has become the beneficiary of its own success — and so have local residents. more
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Heather Williams works behind the pond, which features a small brook. A local artist donated the metal ladybug artwork in 2008.
Reclaiming a piece of greenery at Portsmouth High School
PORTSMOUTH — It’s an oasis you can’t even see from the school’s parking lot.   But for many Portsmouth High School students — especially seniors … more
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Hathaway students ‘step up’ Jazzlyn Wells is all smiles after receiving her diploma for completing the fourth grade at Hathaway Elementary School on Thursday, June 13. The school hosted a “Stepping Up” ceremony on the blacktop to celebrate fourth-graders who are moving on to Portsmouth Middle School or elsewhere in the fall.
In Portsmouth: Hathaway students ‘step up’ (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Fourth-graders at Hathaway Elementary School are moving on, and they were celebrated in style last week. The school hosted a “Stepping Up” ceremony on the … more
The Bay View Class of 2024.
Senior class of 50 graduates from St. Mary Academy-Bay View
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrated its 148th commencement as 50 young women from across Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts received their diplomas as members of the Class of 2024 at the … more
Portsmouth High School names its Top 10 students
They’re members of multiple honor societies, academic clubs, volunteer groups, athletic teams, and have excelled both inside and outside the classroom at Portsmouth High School. Here are the … more
Portsmouth Police arrest the same man twice in 6 hours
PORTSMOUTH — A 46-year-old Middletown man was arrested on domestic violence charges twice within six hours last week. more
Graduating senior Marissa Vargas is all smiles as Prudence Island School teacher/advisor Stephanie Jenness turns her tassel at the conclusion of a unique one-student graduation ceremony outside Sand Point Lighthouse on the island Saturday. At right is Cathy Homan, who chairs the Prudence Island School Foundation.
On Prudence Island, a graduation of her own
PRUDENCE ISLAND — There was no long procession leading down to an athletic field, no band playing “Pomp and Circumstance,” and no long speeches by multiple students and faculty … more
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Rhode Island legislators Representatives Jason Knight, Justine A. Caldwell and Jennifer Boylan (from left to right) attended a White House State Legislative Convening on Gun Violence Prevention on Dec. 13. Knight and Boylan represent East Bay communities.
East Bay legislators lead the way on gun violence prevention bills
One bill that gun violence prevention advocates claim as their biggest success during this year's session, and two more bills intended to close 'gaps' in existing law, have all been put forth by an East Bay representative or Senator. more
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Forgery, disorderly conduct charges top Portsmouth Police log
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, June 5 Robin Lynn Kimball, 51, of 28 Sprague Court, was arrested on a bench warrant … more
Members of the Class of 2024 walk away from Portsmouth High School one last time as they make their way to the athletic field to begin commencement exercises Friday night.
‘Embrace the unexpected with an open heart’
PORTSMOUTH — Olivia Chaves said she values “cohesion, efficiency, and structure” as a classroom English teacher at Portsmouth High School. more
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Rep. Terri Cortvriend, Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa, and Rep. Michelle McGaw, all from Portsmouth, will host an energy efficiency session on Monday, June 10.
Portsmouth lawmakers host fuel efficiency session Monday
PORTSMOUTH — Three state lawmakers from Portsmouth invite local residents to join them and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources for an upcoming local event to learn about a vast array of … more
Mary Rainey throws a pitch during the Patriots D-2 semifinals game against Westerly at RIC on Thursday. The Bulldogs kept the Patriots outfielders busy, clubbing 11 hits and scoring 11 runs off Rainey, who walked just 3 batters. 
Westerly drubs Patriots' softball team, 11-1 in semis
Westerly drubbed the Portsmouth softball team 11-1 in 5 innings, during the Division 2 semifinals at Rhode Island College on Thursday night. The Bulldogs clubbed 11 hits and scored 11 runs off … more
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Legislation requiring safe firearms storage passes full General Assembly
PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe … more
Assembly passes e-bike regulations – Yes to some, no to others
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode … more
RIPTA will not move forward with service reductions
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RIPTA, will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, as … more
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