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Campers get hands dirty on Portsmouth's student-run farm
PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve never seen pairs of underwear being harvested before, you’ve probably never visited the AgInnovation Farm at Cloverbud Ranch on Jepson Lane.
PORTSMOUTH — Once again, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is not taking any chances on shellfish grounds … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — A man’s body was discovered along the shoreline off Indian Avenue near the town line Monday night.
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The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — Three men have been arrested following a joint sting operation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division and … Read More
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Wednesday, July 17
Frank J. … Read More
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Ocean State Air in Portsmouth hosts open house on July 25
Ocean State Air Solutions (OSA) will host the next “ Portsmouth Business Association After Hours” event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Where to see fireworks in and around Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Looking for the rockets’ red glare? Here’s a brief guide to some of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks displays this year.
Sticky fingers at Portsmouth strawberry farm (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Get your fingers red at Quonset View Farm, where you can go to pick your own strawberries.
The farm’s opening day was June 5, and it’s opening daily from 8 …
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Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from
To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their …
Letter: Levesque’s letter about Driscoll was unfair
To the editor: There is an aspect of Councilman (Charles) Levesque’s letter published in the June 27, 2024 issue of The Portsmouth Times (“Water board had roundabout plans all …
Letter: Being offered worst possible choices needs to end
To the editor: If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse. Then how is it one party kowtows …
Letter: The Biden ‘catastrophe’: new jobs, low unemployment
To the editor: Nikki Haley has called Trump, among other things, “unhinged,” but has said she will support him because Biden has been a “catastrophe.” Friday, it was …
Letter: Island Park, Hummocks residents need to prepare
To the editor: To all Island Park/Hummocks residents: In April of 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its 2024 hurricane data. This year is forecasted to be the …