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Portsmouth dominates Townies for fourth straight shutout

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team has certainly rebounded from last year’s season, in which the Patriots finished at 2-9-3 in Division I.
Portsmouth council candidates square off at lively forum
PORTSMOUTH — Ten citizens running for Town Council sounded off on a number of contentious topics impacting Portsmouth during a … Read More
Portsmouth shuts out Ponaganset in girls’ soccer, 2-0
PORTSMOUTH — Bumped back up to Division I this year after capturing the D-2 state championship last fall, the Portsmouth … Read More
Portsmouth Police deal with road rage, drug charge and more
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 24 Ambiorix Ogando … Read More
Iconic Sandy Point Farm in Portsmouth to be auctioned off
PORTSMOUTH — Want to own a rare piece of American history? If you’ve got deep pockets, you’ll have your chance next month when … Read More
Portsmouth: In the business of feeding families
When it came to honoring its Business of the Year for 2024, the Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) didn’t choose a restaurant, … Read More
Council candidate mum on why forum was canceled
David Gleason is a member of the Town Council who’s running for reelection in November. He’s also one of the five trustees for the … Read More
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Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday

PORTSMOUTH —  Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …

In Portsmouth: NAACP’s ‘Black Regiment’ ceremony is Sunday

PORTSMOUTH — Jason Roomes has family members listed on the monument bearing the names of soldiers for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park. On Sunday, Aug. 25, he’ll have the honor of speaking about them.
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Obituaries
Barbara Balzano Barbara M. Balzano, 87 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late John M. Balzano for 61 years. Barbara was the daughter of the late Edward Mello and Bella A
Lawrence Specht Lawrence 'Larry' Specht, recently of Wellesley MA, formerly of Warren RI, Barrington RI and Palm City FL, passed away on October 1, 2024 surrounded by his large and loving family. He was predeceased b
Beverly Hancock Beverly A. Hancock, wife of the late Thomas P. Hancock, passed away on September 29, 2024, with family by her side. Beverly was born on December 10, 1936, to George and Doris (Harwood) Kent. Beverly i
Sports
Portsmouth, Barrington play to 1-1 tie in boys’ soccer (photos) BARRINGTON — The Eagles and the Patriots played to a 1-1 tie in a Division I boys’ varsity soccer matchup on Tuesday in Barrington.   Both goals were scored in the second …
Portsmouth boys sweep cross-country meet in Barrington PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull won their respective races for the second week in a row during a cross-country meet at Barrington High’s 5K course on …
Portsmouth edged by Rebels in OT thriller, 21-20 PORTSMOUTH — It may not have been the way they wanted to start the season in Division I football, but the Portsmouth Patriots showed plenty of heart in their 21-20 overtime loss to South …
Portsmouth’s Gray, Kaull win in opening cross-country meet PORTSMOUTH — The cross-country season’s just started, but already Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull are already proving to be real contenders for the state title this …
Opinion
Letter: Senior center project is a Portsmouth success story

To the editor: If you’ve driven by the old Anne Hutchinson school on Bristol Ferry Road recently, you may have noticed all the construction activity. It’s been several years in the …

Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.

Letter: Rediscover Portsmouth, which has so much to offer

To the editor: Are you looking for good hiking trails? Maybe you would like to bring your family to a place where they can marvel at the sunset. Do you want to learn about Portsmouth’s …

Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring

I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right.  Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents …

Letter: How you tell can reveal more than what you tell

To the editor: Let me differ with Scott Boyd’s letter defending town candidate Michael DiPaola ’s obscene and tasteless public tantrum displayed in large colorful signs along East …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.