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Landon Rodrigues won the 55-meter hurdles race in a time of 8.36 seconds, and also took first place in the long jump with a best leap of 20 feet, 8 inches. (File photo from a previous meet.)

Portsmouth High boys’ indoor track team still undefeated

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ indoor track and field team picked up two more wins on Thursday, Jan. 12, to remain undefeated with a 7-0 record. The Patriots beat Narragansett, … more

1/16/23

Morgan Casey of Portsmouth High School, here firing one over the net during a playoff win against East Greenwich in November, has been named the 2022-23 Gatorade Rhode Island Volleyball Player of the Year.

Portsmouth High senior sits atop state’s volleyball elite

PORTSMOUTH — Morgan Casey, the 6-foot-tall senior middle hitter who led the Portsmouth Patriots to a 13-7 record and a berth in the Division 1A semifinals this past season, has been named … more

1/16/23

Ensign Dan Shirley carries the “torch” while leading a police-escorted 8.1-mile relay run along West Main Road in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday morning. The run began at the 1st Rhode Regiment Memorial at Patriots Park.

In Portsmouth, torch run honors Martin Luther King, Jr.

PORTSMOUTH — More than 20 members of the Newport Naval community headed out from Patriots Park this morning for the start of an 8.1-mile relay run honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, … more

1/16/23

This new home at the Aquidneck Club on Portsmouth’s western shore is listed at $3.995 million.

Portsmouth: All of this can be yours — for nearly $4 million

PORTSMOUTH — A six-bedroom home on the town’s western shore, featuring a heated saltwater pool, is being listed at $3,995,000 by Hogan Associates Christie's International Real … more

1/13/23

An analysis of real estate sales in eight different East Bay communities shows that median prices have risen dramatically in every category (single-family, multi-family and condominiums) in every community in the past five years. Increases range from 20% to 100%.

Nothing but up for the East Bay real estate market

East Bay real estate values increased exponentially during the past five years. The increases were similar to what happened in the rest of New England and nationally, but like politics, all real … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 1/13/23

Danielle Chretien makes pizzas in the kitchen area at Clements’ Marketplace on Tuesday. “Growing our team is a top priority in 2023,” said Matt Ponte, spokesperson for the store.

In Portsmouth, business is looking up

PORTSMOUTH — COVID-19 did a number on many local businesses, but nearly three years after the pandemic closed many shops and restaurants down, most of them have rebounded and are … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/12/23

Providence Country Day announces 2022-23 first trimester honor roll

EAST PROVIDENCE -— The Providence Country Day School in city recently announced the honor roll of students from the first trimester of the 2022-23 term. High Honors Class of 2030: Maja … more

1/12/23

The Melville Recreation Area is one of several town-owned properties where the use of cannabis products are now prohibited, along with tobacco.

At a Portsmouth park? No weed for you!

PORTSMOUTH — Now that recreational cannabis is legal in Rhode Island, and can be easily purchased by anyone over 21 at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center here in town, the Town Council has … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/10/23

The Eagles celebrate a goal early in Saturday’s game against the Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho girls’ co-op team at Portsmouth Abbey.

Eagles, Titans skate to 1-1 tie in girls’ hockey (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — Even after a five-minute overtime period, a winner could not be decided between the Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth and Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho high school girls’ co-op … more

1/9/23

Rescuers including Little Compton Volunteer Animal Rescue First Responders Elizabeth Torphy Middleton and Jason Anderson, along with John Barylick and professionals from Mystic Aquarium, tend to the stranded dolphin Saturday evening.

Dolphin stranded on Little Compton beach succumbs

Rescuers tried, but ultimately were unable, to save a deep-water long-beaked dolphin that was found beached along the rock Chace Point shoreline Saturday afternoon. Little Compton resident Emily … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/9/23

Portsmouth High’s Benjamin West skates toward his teammates on the bench to celebrate a goal against Mt. Hope at the Portsmouth Abbey rink on Wednesday, Jan. 4., The Patriots won, 10-3.

Portsmouth defeats Mt. Hope in boys’ hockey, 10-3

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity hockey team continued its fine season with a 10-3 win over Mt. Hope on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Portsmouth Abbey rink. The … more

1/6/23

A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last month.

RITBA clarifies restriction on Mt. Hope Bridge weight limit

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The new 30-ton weight restriction for the Mt. Hope Bridge applies only to certain vehicles, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) stated in a … more

1/6/23

Stories to watch in 2023: Climate change, housing and the economy (stupid)

We reached out to dozens of people of influence to ask what story or stories they will be watching in the new year. Here’s what they had to say, in their own … more

1/6/23

DEM stocks 10 ponds, lakes for winter fishing

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking the following 10 lakes and ponds with rainbow trout, Sebago Atlantic salmon, and new this year, lake … more

1/6/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend, Sen. Linda Ujifusa, and Rep. Michelle McGaw (from left), all of Portsmouth, pose outside the Senate Chamber at the Rhode Island State House, shortly after swearing-in ceremonies Tuesday night. They’re making history for being the town’s first-ever all-female General Assembly delegation.

Portsmouth’s power trio

PORTSMOUTH — When Linda Ujifusa, Terri Cortvriend, and Michelle McGaw raised their right hands to take the oath of office at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, besides swearing to … more

1/5/23

Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey squeezes through the South Kingstown defense to make a basket in Monday’s dramatic win at home.

Portsmouth girls win big game over South Kingstown, 50-46

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team continued its fine season with an impressive come-from-behind win over South Kingstown Monday night at home, … more

1/3/23

Emma Daily (center) runs in the chilly waters of Island Park Beach during the annual Island Park Polar Dive on Sunday, Jan. 1. The turnout to this year’s event was strong, thanks to the mildest temperatures in years.

Mild weather brings big turnout to Portsmouth polar dive

PORTSMOUTH — A couple hundred swimmers came out for the annual Island Park Polar Dive on New Year’s Day — a turnout that was no doubt influenced by the mildest … more

1/1/23

Portsmouth transfer station stickers on sale Jan. 3

PORTSMOUTH — Vehicle stickers to use the Hedly Street and Prudence Island transfer stations will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 3. The Town Council set the sticker fee at $250 for the first … more

12/29/22

A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last week.

Vehicle weight limit for Mt. Hope Bridge lowered

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Starting Thursday, Dec. 29, the maximum vehicle weight allowed on the Mt. Hope Bridge will be changed from 40 tons to 30 tons, the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority … more

12/28/22

Swimmers run out of the water at Island Park Beach during the last Island Park Polar Dive.

Brave polar divers to get wet Sunday in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Step one: Take off the towel. Step two: Run like mad into the water. (It’s OK to scream a little.) Step three: Make sure you at least get your shoulders … more

By Jim McGaw | 12/28/22

BankRI’s Highland Avenue branch in East Providence collected over 100 gifts during the 2022 “Holiday Giving Tree” program led by employees (left to right) Chrissy Boi, Highland Avenue Branch Manager; David Holliday Isom, Banker; Ally Gorman, Senior Teller; Susan Herd, Assistant Branch Manager; and Helen Couto, Senior Teller.

Bank RI’s Holiday Giving Tree provides 1,000s of gifts to area children

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Islanders in every corner of the state embraced this year’s Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) Holiday Giving Tree program, leading to an incredible 5,556 gifts donated to … more

12/27/22

Heavy seas, Sakonnet Light

Last week's storm wreaked havoc up and down the coast, with exposed Little Compton and Westport coasts taking the worst of the beating. But Winter Storm Elliot also provided much beauty. Photographer … more

12/26/22

Waves crash over the Island Park seawall more than an hour after peak hide tide Friday morning. This section of Park Avenue was blocked off by the R.I. Department of Transportation.

Winds, flooding take toll in Portsmouth (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The high-impact storm that hit the area Thursday night forced the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to block off a section of Park Avenue until further notice due to … more

12/23/22

Registry reveals R.I.'s short-term rental market

Almost every municipality in this region has either regulated short-term rental properties or is debating whether to regulate them. Barrington, East Providence and Portsmouth all have rules on the … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/22/22

EPCAP's regional headquarters located in the Riverside section of East Providence was in December 2022 named in the honor of retiring long-time president and CEO Dennis Roy.

EBCAP announces new officers in retiring Roy’s stead

The East Bay Community Action Program, known to most by its EBCAP acronym, recently announced a series of changes in upper management spurred by the retirement of long-time president and Chief … more

12/22/22