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Signups begin for Portsmouth’s curbside program

PORTSMOUTH — The town’s new curbside collection program starts July 1. If you want in, it’s time to sign up. “Today, the web page went live this morning and …
Portsmouth High lady cagers win three in a row
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team is on a roll, having won three games in a row in … Read More
Miss Murphy goes to Washington — again
PORTSMOUTH — Washington, D.C. is shaping up to be Ashley Murphy’s home away from home. Read More
Drug charges, forgery, DUIs top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTh — Here are the most recent arrests reported by the Portsmouth Police Department: Friday, Feb. 7 Ashley Dos … Read More
Portsmouth: Inspiring parents to a ‘breakthrough’ future
PORTSMOUTH — Nearly 60 percent of parents use a negative word to describe the adolescent brain, the most frequent being … Read More
Portsmouth outlasts Townies in double-OT, 66-59
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School’s boys’ varsity basketball team broke a two-game losing streak by defeating East Providence … Read More
Where there’s a will, there’s (not) a way
Getting a haircut is simple — for most. The steps are as follows: schedule an appointment, go to the salon, get the cut, and pay … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Yet another reason to visit Glen Park in Portsmouth

It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Portsmouth Community Playground that opened in June on Turnpike Avenue, but the new play area at Glen Park is a welcome addition to the nearby …

‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23

PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.”
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Obituaries
Caroline Friedman Caroline Rose Friedman of Barrington, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2025, after a joy-filled but very challenging life complicated by her many medical issues. Make no mistake, Caro
Alys Macleod Alys (Farnsworth) MacLeod, 94, of Westerly, formerly of Bristol and Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late R. Bruce MacLeod. Born in Pro
William Tihen William S. Tihen of Bristol, R.I., passed away Jan. 26, 2025. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Samuel S. Tihen and Lucille (Spear) Tihen and spent his childhood in the small town of Laramie
Sports
Portsmouth High swim team competes against PCD/St. Ray’s PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ and girls’ swim teams both fell to the Providence Country Day/St. Raphael Academy teams during a meet at Roger Williams University …
Barrington girls win again after shut-down defensive effort An impressive defensive effort paced the Barrington High School girls basketball team to a 16-point victory over Portsmouth on Tuesday night, Jan. 14.   The Eagles, who run a pressing …
Portsmouth boys’ indoor track team tie for first in division PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity indoor track team finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Dwyer Division after its regular season ended on Jan. 8. …
Eagles come up short against Rams in girls hockey The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team slipped to 1-2 after losing to LaSalle on Friday night, Jan. 3.   The loss to LaSalle followed a lopsided win for the Eagles team, which …
Opinion
Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion

Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can …

Letter: An assault rifle ban will make you less safe

To the editor: This is the most dangerous time of year for Rhode Islanders. It is when the legislature is back in session and the politicians gather to play their games. Every year, our …

Letter: Are ‘transparency’ candidates being transparent?

I only caught the Town Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 13 on YouTube, and so may have missed something, but I didn't hear those candidates who ran on all that …

Letter: Breaching curbside contract could cost town millions

To the editor: The new majority on the Town Council ran on a platform of “fiscally sound decision making,” but now they’re driving the town into a lawsuit that could cost …

Letter: Revoking curbside ruling could be expensive for taxpayers

To the editor: Proper respect for the decision of the electors suggests that those who are vanquished should hold their tongue. However, good stewardship compels comment when successors are …

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