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Portsmouth school superintendent leaving district

Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy speaks during Portsmouth High School's graduation ceremony in 2022. He is leaving the district to become superintendent in East Greenwich.

PORTSMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools Thomas Kenworthy is leaving the district to become the new superintendent in East Greenwich.

‘Portsmouth Strong’ event to benefit PPACC victims

Heather Abbott, who lost her left leg in the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013, will speak during the “Portsmouth Strong” fund-raiser on July 22 to support the victims of the tragic stairway collapse at the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club on June 7.

The local community is coming together once again to support the victims of last month’s stairwell collapse that took the life of 15-year-old Kelly Nevitt and seriously injured 17-year-old …

Mt. Hope Bridge closes for resurfacing Aug. 14-18

For an 82-hour span next month, motorists will have to seek alternate routes when traveling to and from Bristol and Portsmouth.

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Start thinking of a different route from Portsmouth to Bristol.

Smart sorting transforms school waste in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A half-eaten sandwich or an empty juice box will no longer be headed to the state landfill under a revamped school … Read More

Portsmouth student-run farm wins grant for solar

The AgInnovation Farm, a program of the Eastern R.I. Conservation District, has been awarded a $20,000 grant toward a solar … Read More

In Portsmouth: ‘We’re still patriots at heart’

It may not have had the grandeur — or the floats — of Bristol’s Fourth of July parade, but four citizens showed up at the … Read More

Illegal fireworks, railroad trespassers top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, June 30 Michael Anthony … Read More

Portsmouth drafting new sign rules in hopes of passing free-speech muster

PORTSMOUTH — Four years after a federal judge ruled the town could not enforce its sign ordinance following a local resident’s … Read More

Alleged railroad track trespassers keep Portsmouth Police busy

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Read More

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Wickford Art Festival is Saturday

The 62nd Wickford Art Festival takes place Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilson Park, located within Wickford Village. Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, the …

Newport Kite Festival is this weekend

The beloved Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13,, offering families a free weekend of spectacular kite displays, hands-on …

Free summer concerts on Thursdays in Bristol

The Bristol Parks & Recreation department hosts a free Concerts on the Common series that showcases many local performers. This popular event takes place every Thursday during July and August at …

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Obituaries

Evelyn Rahmani Evelyn C. (Lombardi) Rahmani, 73, of Linden Road in Barrington, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the cherished wife and lifelong partner of Moh

Ronald Gentile Ronald P. Gentile,87, of Melbourne Beach, Fl. passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. formerly, of Homestead Park, Pa. and Portsmouth, R.I. He graduated from Grove City College in 1959 and received

Edwin Mehlman Dr. Edwin S. Mehlman, a long-time Barrington and Warren resident, passed away peacefully on July 8 at the age of 89. He opened the first Endodontics practice in RI in 1965, received numerous awards...

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Sports

State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf …

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21 Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and …

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …

Portsmouth’s getting pickled — in the best way PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at America’s fastest-growing sport in Portsmouth lately, you’ve been in a real pickle.

Opinion

Letter: Disease is not negotiable

We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue.

Letter: Road construction everywhere

To the editor: Is it just me, or has the entire state of Rhode Island been turned into one massive, never-ending obstacle course? I’d try to map out a route from my house to the grocery …

In support of immigrants’ rights

To the editor: The following letter was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Newport County in response to the recent forceful removal of a Newport citizen. Not only are immigrants being …

Letter: Last week’s Portsmouth Times was full of good news

I look forward to reading your weekly paper. While I do not agree with all that appears in the paper, I respect the notion that many voices should be heard. The paper from the …

Letter: Thanks for a successful Father’s Day Car Show

To the editor: The Portsmouth-Tiverton Rotary Club would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the 67th annual Newport Motor Car Festival, Father’s Day Car Show, such …

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