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Letter: General Assembly is asleep at the wheel
To the editor: Rhode Islanders have lost our voice. Whether or not we approve of how our governor is responding to this crisis, we have lost our voice. Regardless of our individual opinions … more
East Bay Homes - June 2020
East Bay Homes - June 2020 more
Distinctive Homes
Distinctive Homes more
Jeff Prater, who chairs the Shoreline Education and Preservation Action Committee in Common Fence Point, carries a tray of switchgrass for volunteers to plant along Common Fence Point Boulevard Monday afternoon. About 100 of that variety were planted.
In Portsmouth: Roots of resiliency
PORTSMOUTH — Along a scenic shoreline on the north side of Common Fence Point Boulevard, volunteers have been getting their hands dirty over the past year, putting in hundreds of plants … more
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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
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The R.I. Department of Health recommends that Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth be closed to swimming due to high bacterial levels. (File photo)
State recommends no swimming at Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department Health (RIDOH) is recommending that town-owned Sandy Point Beach be closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels. Sandy Point is one of four Rhode … more
Letter: Never mind bike path, how about East Main Road?
To the editor: The Oct. 6 issue of the Portsmouth Times (“State replacing East Bay Bike Path bridges”) speaks volumes of our Rhode Island government in general and specifically the … more
Susan Donovan will chair the House Health and Human Services Committee.
Rep. Donovan to chair House Health and Human Services Committee
Since joining the House of Representatives, she has served on the House Health and Human Services Committee, which was known as the Health, Education and Welfare Committee until 2021. Most recently, she served as the committee’s second vice chairwoman. more
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Researchers perform a necropsy (autopsy) in Brigantine, N.J., on a female humpback whale Jan. 15, 2023. Photo by Michael McKenna of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
Whale strandings are disturbing – What’s the cause?
In the past two months more than 10 large whale standings have occurred in the New York/New Jersey area. Some claim it is the sonar from the offshore wind survey vessels that confuses whales and has … more
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The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.
The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?
Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more
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Letter: How students are teaching us at the Portsmouth Dog Park
To the editor: For the last year, the Portsmouth Dog Park Committee has had the pleasure of working with students from Salve Regina University and the University of Rhode Island. We turned to … more
Maggie Lauder is a senior at Portsmouth High School who is being honored by the R.I. Environmental Education Association.
Portsmouth student honored with environmental award
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth High School senior is one of the four recipients of the R.I. Environmental Education Association’s (RIEEA) 2023 Environmental Education Award. more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, November 9, 2023
Val Belliveau, on her horse Peppy, rides through the streets of Common Fence Point on Saturday during the annual Caroling by Horseback event. The rider behind her at left is Elizabeth Lantz.
Horseback carolers spread cheer in Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The familiar sound of galloping hoofs were heard throughout Common Fence Point on Saturday, as the Caroling by Horseback event brought holiday cheer to all. The mini-parade, … more
Letter: If you don’t trust ballot box, be a poll worker
To the editor: The upcoming election is all about “saving democracy,” either from government overreach by Democrats or authoritarian Republicans. I’ve been thinking a lot about … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo describes what it will look like to dine at a restaurant or get your hair cut in Rhode Island next week.
Welcome back, indoor dining, hair cuts and youth sports
Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and color their hair, get a new coat of nail polish for the first time … more
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Proud to Be - 2020
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Driver’s licenses for undocumented is not a panacea
This legislative year the Rhode Island General Assembly agreed to allow the issuance of driver’s permits/licenses for undocumented immigrants who can prove they have income and income tax … more
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Norman Bird Sanctuary presents Lisa Morales
2018 Rolling Stone "Artist to Watch" Lisa Morales will be playing at the Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, August 5 at 7 p.m.  The Mexian-American artist is known for fusing country music and … more
Lining up on the edge of the turf field are Homecoming court members (from left) Avery Snyder, Morgan Levreault, Ava Hackley, Dylan Brandariz, Nick Waycuilis (king), Luke Carlin (king), Phoebe Tavares, Andrew Alvanas, Elise Kirwin, and Jack Hollen.
Homecoming caps off Spirit Week at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — Students at Portsmouth High School spent one day in pajamas, another dressed as bikers or surfers, voted for “Senior Superlatives,” decorated the field house for Goofy … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, November 17, 2022
Three mysteries and a fun, witty 1960s novel
A few more books for winter reading (although it’s not very wintry lately). “A Lesson in Dying” (1990) and “Murder in My Backyard” (1991), the first two books in the … more
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Portsmouth Police deal with reckless driving, drug possession, and more
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, May 27 Angel Manuel Pizarro, 42, of 533 North Main Street., Apt. 2W, Fall River, was … more
Letter: Either Columbus stands, or we fall
In the spirit of Columbus Day 2010, 2015 and 2017, one or more moonbats continued the new Elmwood tradition last year — bloodying the explorer’s likeness — and chained to its base a … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, December 24, 2020
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