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Tiverton harbor commission, state to tour Chase Marina Tuesday

Members of the Tiverton Harbor Commission, representatives from the state Department of Environmental Management and other town officials will tour the old Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive, which … more

8/24/22

Town of Portsmouth ends fiscal year with large budget surplus

PORTSMOUTH — Although the books are not yet closed, the town apparently ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a large surplus — somewhere in the vicinity of $800,000 or so. more

By Jim McGaw | 8/23/22

Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.

Portsmouth delays vote on resolution opposing Mayflower cable

PORTSMOUTH — A resolution to oppose the installation of the Mayflower Wind transmission cable in the Sakonnet River was on Monday’s agenda for a vote by the Town Council, but no action … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/23/22

Workers at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center staged a one-day strike in June 2021 to protest what they deemed an unjust termination of a co-worker.

Portsmouth: Greenleaf workers unanimously ratify first contract

The unionized budtenders, keyholders, online orderers and delivery drivers employed at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center voted unanimously recently to approve its first contract. more

8/20/22

The Mt. Hope Bridge is one of four bridges that the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will begin examining through a feasibility study to determine whether a physical suicide barrier could possibly be implemented.

Bridge barrier study expected to take 18 months

According to the projected timeline, the study will begin in October and continue for a year and a half, resulting in a final report by Feb. 28, 2024. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/19/22

Matt Chappell and Linda Ujifusa will square off in next month's Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.

District 11 candidates make pitches during League forum

Linda L. Ujifusa said she’s the most qualified candidate for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat because of her experience, while Matt A. Chappell said his “different perspective” is … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/19/22

DEM: Striped bass poacher from Portsmouth hit with $9,000 penalty

PORTSMOUTH — A local man has been assessed a $9,000 penalty for possessing striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off Block Island in June. more

8/18/22

Portsmouth schools being spruced up for opening day

PORTSMOUTH — When students and staff enter their respective school buildings this month, they’ll see some improvements the district has been working on over the summer. The … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/17/22

Portsmouth Town Council ratifies 2 employee contracts

PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council, at its Aug. 9 meeting, unanimously ratified separate five-year contracts between the town and two local workers’ unions. One was for the firefighter … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/15/22

A screenshot of Mayflower Wind’s new virtual exhibition room.

Mayflower Wind launches virtual exhibition room

PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area located off the coast of Massachusetts that could impact the East Bay and South Coast area, has launched a … more

8/11/22

Portsmouth: Mayflower Wind reps grilled about cable route

PORTSMOUTH — During an informational meeting before the Town Council Tuesday night, Mayflower Wind representatives were peppered with questions about the route of a proposed cable that … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/11/22

Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council

Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more

8/10/22

Mike Flynn of Quonset View Farm on Middle Road wipes his brow last Friday as he rotates the strawberry field’s soil in preparation for next season. The farm has been experiencing “severe drought conditions” and irrigating is expensive, Flynn said.

Portsmouth: Rain, rain — please come here!

PORTSMOUTH — You may have been feeling a bit toasty over the past month, but it’s unlikely you experienced the heat and humidity quite like Robert Pires. The 58-year-old chef and … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/9/22

Nick Spaner, 16, catches for Portsmouth High School during a game against North Kingstown.

Portsmouth High catcher journeys to The Futures

PORTSMOUTH — Local resident and Portsmouth High School rising junior Nick Spaner is working toward his dream: Division 1 college baseball. more

8/9/22

Family and friends of the late John “Bobby” G. Arruda gather along Park Avenue next to the bench that was dedicated in his memory on Sunday.

Portsmouth: Late John ‘Bobby’ Arruda honored with bench

PORTSMOUTH — “A loving father, grandfather, friend and mentor” reads the inscription to a new red bench that was dedicated Sunday in memory of John “Bobby” G. Arruda, … more

8/8/22

Morgan Briere of Tiverton will be a freshman in the all-virtual Rhode Island Connections Academy this fall.

Some students choose virtual school over traditional

Tracey McGee-Moreira, an educator for 34 years, points to March 13, 2020, as the day the entire landscape of education changed. It was, to her way of thinking, the true start of the pandemic, when … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 8/4/22

To keep vegetable gardens healthy during a drought, mulching helps lock in moisture.

How to keep your garden up in the middle of a drought

For backyard gardeners, mild droughts and water ban restrictions common during the summer months can be a cause for concern. Kate Venturini Hardesty, a program administrator and educator with the … more

By Mary Lind | 8/4/22

Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.

More concerns raised over Mayflower Wind project

PORTSMOUTH — A major wind developer’s plan to lay a 20-mile-long stretch of mostly underwater cables that would also traverse protected land in Portsmouth is attracting increased scrutiny … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/4/22

Children scamper around the special events field at the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex during the Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association’s game night on July 19.

Portsmouth Youth Soccer lists recent game results

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) has been busy, busy, busy with games this summer. Here are some results from recent contests. July 11-14 U6 It was an … more

8/3/22

Tyler Boiani is greeted by his teammates, including Carter Doran (left) and Kane Brule, after hitting a dramatic two-run homer in the sixth inning to bring Portsmouth to within a run against Cumberland Saturday night in the state finals. Portsmouth would go on to lose 4-3, however.

Portsmouth All-Stars come up just short in state championship

If you want proof that baseball can sometimes be a cruel game of inches, look no further than what happened to the Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars during their quest for a state championship in North Providence Saturday night. more

By Jim McGaw | 8/1/22

Holocaust survivors to speak in Tiverton Monday evening

Survivors of the Nazi regime in Germany will visit Tiverton Monday evening for a presentation on race, anti-semitism and tolerance, following the recent controversy over a Tiverton restaurant's … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/29/22

Little Compton lawyers up as wind project moves forward

Concerned about potential impacts to shell and finfish, recreational boaters and other local impacts, the Little Compton Town Council voted 4-1 last Thursday to hire an environmental attorney to … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/29/22

Aerial photo shows the Jones property, which makes up the majority of the woodlands north of Bramans Lane that’s included in the conservation agreement.

About 21 acres of woodlands preserved in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) announced on Wednesday, July 27, the conservation of 20.97 acres of land north of Bramans Lane in Portsmouth. more

7/27/22

Members of the Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars team wait to greet Tyler Boiani at home plate after the three-hitter smashed a homer over the centerfield fence to give his team a 2-0 lead against Cumberland in the state tournament on Saturday.

Portsmouth All-Stars gain finals in state tournament

The Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars advanced to the state finals after edging Cumberland 3-2 on Saturday and topping North Kingstown/Wickford 7-6 on Monday in the 12U state championship … more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/26/22

Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer head coach Mike Stinton (center) talks to his team during halftime of a game in 2018. The 1968 PHS grad will be inducted into the PHS Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 8 as both an athlete and coach.

Portsmouth High Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Oct. 8

PORTSMOUTH — The fifth annual Portsmouth High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union St., … more

7/26/22