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A vandal tried to stop her Pride fund-raiser, so she’s making it even bigger and better

PORTSMOUTH — Samantha Younger is not one to back down over some stolen signs or hateful graffiti.  
How open is your government?
With executive orders expired, Rhode Island government agencies are now operating under the same Open Meetings law that was in place … Read More
Central bounces Portsmouth from D-1 baseball playoffs
PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots’ baseball season came to an end on a damp field at Portsmouth High School Monday, but head coach Ryan … Read More
Portsmouth’s Morgan Casey is state’s high jump champion
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Morgan Casey continued her dominance in the high jump by winning the event at Saturday’s … Read More
$4.2M home sale is this year’s highest so far in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A 9,300-square-foot home at 52 Carnegie Abbey Lane recently fetched $4.2 million, Hogan Associates | Christie’s … Read More
Portsmouth woman charged with domestic assault
PORTSMOUTH — A 42-year-old Portsmouth woman was charged with domestic violence, first offense, after officers responded to her home … Read More
Numbers show East Bay Food Pantry facing unprecedented need
“We're busier than we've ever been,” said Executive Director Emily Mushen. “With the expiration of COVID-era SNAP benefits, plus … Read More
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In Portsmouth: LEGO exhibit shows nature’s fragility

PORTSMOUTH — The teddy bear, giraffe, elephant and other bushy buddies at Green Animals Topiary Garden have made some new friends.

In Portsmouth: He catches fish — and then prints them

PORTSMOUTH — Tony Chatowsky knows his fish. He’ll tell you all about the tarpon, the famous fighting fish of Florida: “When you hook one, you wait for that explosion and they …

In Portsmouth: Celebrating art’s power to heal

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School senior Audrey Pham knows how impactful art has been on her life. Now she wants to spread the word and help a good cause to boot. For her senior project, …
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Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: March 11 – 17, 2023

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries
Kenneth Catalano Kenneth John Catalano, 76, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Friday June 2, 2023, at Providence Veterans Affair Medical Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Vincent and Caroli
Constance DeMello Constance Amarantes DeMello, age 88, of Tiverton passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on June 1, 2023. Born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Gloria Cambra A
Carlos Quaresma Carlos F. Quaresma, 57, a long-time resident of Bristol, RI passed on May 20th, 2023 in Lajes do Pico, Azores, his birthplace. He is survived by his wife Virginia, daughter Vania Beltrami, sons Milton
Sports
East Providence edges Portsmouth, beats Bay View in golf PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High School golf team last week completed its most successful season record-wise in two decades when the Townies traveled to Portsmouth Wednesday, May 17, …
Homecoming sweet for Skipper Charlie Enright  It was a sweet homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team as they sailed into Newport among a throng of welcome boats and helicopters winners for won Leg 4 of the Ocean Race …
Portsmouth notches several 1st places at division track meet PORTSMOUTH — Both of the Portsmouth High tracked field teams placed second among 11 teams in the Eastern Divisional Championship meet held over the weekend.
Portsmouth boys win first volleyball match of season PORTSMOUTH — After starting their inaugural season at 0-5, the Portsmouth High School varsity boys’ volleyball team notched its first win Tuesday night in a thriller over St. Raphael …
Opinion
To the editor: A child pretending to be a leader

Some dear friends have a new granddaughter who is a healthy, happy, good baby. Yet they report that a recent overnight stay was harder than they expected or recalled. Babies often get fussy when …

Letter: Offshore wind has vast benefits for the public

Editor’s note: The writer submitted this letter to the Portsmouth Town Council in advance of its May 25 workshop on SouthCoast Wind, which he was unable to attend. To the editor: Dear …

Letter: The AR-15 is indeed an assault-style weapon

To the editor: While I appreciate Mr. Huth’s bringing facts to the discussion of firearms safety (“Preventing criminal gun use requires facts, not fiction,” May 25 Portsmouth …

Letter: Volleyball complex would create chaos for area

To the editor: I am responding to your article, “From town dump to sports Oasis”? As a longtime Portsmouth resident, I am familiar with this area. AP Enterprises would be …

Letter: Let’s stick to the facts on SouthCoast Wind proposal

To the editor: Regarding the SouthCoast Wind proposal, it never ceases to amaze me how much misinformation and disinformation gets thrown around on this subject. But, when you examine the …

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