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Portsmouth High’s Joseph Murphy heads a penalty kick away from the goal during a boys’ varsity soccer game against East Providence on Saturday. Jackson Fox and goalie Sean Wilkey look on. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Portsmouth, Townies play to a 1-1 draw in boys’ soccer

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team played East Providence to a 1-1 tie on the turf field at home on Saturday. Goals have been hard to come by so far this … more

9/19/22

Stephen Farrea of Portsmouth as he appeared in his East Providence Police booking photo from June 2022.

Portsmouth man sentenced after allegedly posting hate flyers

PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth man was sentenced last week after pleading no contest along with another man to obstructing police after posting white nationalist recruiting flyers on utility poles … more

9/19/22

State extends Chase Marina plan deadline

The state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) officials are giving prospective partners two more weeks to submit informal plans for the redevelopment of the former Chase Marina on Riverside … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/16/22

Letter: Anglers concerned over Mayflower Wind's potential impact

The following letter was sent to Mayflower Wind late last month by Tiverton resident Greg Vespe, executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association: The Rhode Island Saltwater … more

9/16/22

Letter: Towns' concerns ignore enormous benefits of offshore wind power

Your story in the Sept. 8, 2022 Shorelines about how “Little Compton fights to intervene in Mayflower proceedings” raises a number of issues that deserve comment. In essence the protests … more

9/16/22

Composite of surveillance footage from Sept. 11 incident, and booking photo.

Man charged with running over Tiverton man in road rage incident

Police have arrested a Fall River man suspected of running over and critically injuring a man during a road rage altercation in Tiverton earlier this month. Tiverton police, with help from the … more

9/16/22

Letter: The ACLU and Their Rose Colored Glasses

To the editor: Regarding the ACLU Op-Ed by Steven Brown and Hannah Stern in the September 8 edition of the Phoenix , I have to ask, what part of privacy do they feel is being violated in a … more

9/15/22

The contractor for Rhode Island Oak Counseling and Wellness, a new business where the old Kaufman's Hardware used to sit, plans to put in a curb cut so vehicles can enter via East Main Road and exit onto Patriots Drive.

Council overturns denial of curb cut for Portsmouth business

PORTSMOUTH — The subject that took up the bulk of the discussion at Monday's Town Council meeting was the site of the old Kaufman's Hardware store at the corner of East Main Road and Patriots … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/14/22

Linda Ujifusa is the apparent Democratic primary winner for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat, beating out Matt A. Chappell.

Linda Ujifusa apparent winner of District 11 Senate primary

Linda L. Ujifusa will be the Democrat on the ballot in November for the District 11 R.I. Senate race. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/22

James Garman (left), recipient of this year’s Portsmouth Award, is congratulated by Town Council President Kevin Aguiar Monday night.

Portsmouth Award goes to James Garman

J. Mark Ryan remembers sitting with a group of “intellectually unmotivated boys” in a damp, un-air conditioned classroom back in high school. Despite that, the Town Council member said … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/22

Kelli Kidd of Portsmouth, nutrition specialist at Health Services and in the Athletics Department at the University of Rhode Island, is among the community volunteers who share vegetables grown at URI’s Agronomy Farm.

Portsmouth woman involved in food sustainability at URI

A Portsmouth woman is among some volunteers at the University of Rhode Island whose efforts have led to recent recognition by the National Association of College & University Food … more

9/12/22

Neal Tullson barrels through the North Kingstown defense to gain yardage for the Patriots in the season-opener Friday at home. The Patriots were defeated, 20-0.

Portsmouth downed by Skippers in season-opener, 20-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more

9/12/22

Election season reaches a milestone, as Primary Day passes

Talking Politics Editor’s note: This column was filed prior to Tuesday’s Primary Election. STORY OF THE WEEK: The top questions heading into Rhode Island’s … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/12/22

Letter: Wind power needed more than ever these days

To the editor: I enjoyed reading your article mentioning how a number of businesses and recreational activities will be adversely impacted (by the Mayflower Wind proposal, Aug. 25, The Portsmouth … more

9/12/22

An example of the graffiti that appeared on a fence outside the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center on Sunday, just hours before the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee’s annual fund-raiser there.

Vandals target Portsmouth Democrats’ event

PORTSMOUTH — Just hours before the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee’s annual fund-raiser at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center on Sunday, vandals painted hostile messages on … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/11/22

Op-Ed: Bridge cameras would jeopardize public privacy

The following letter was sent from the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to the board of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and its executive director, Lori Silviera, as … more

9/9/22

Challengers take their shots at McKee, who dismisses and deflects

STORY OF THE WEEK: Televised debates on WPRI and WJAR last week offered a window into the state of the Democratic primaries for governor and the 2 nd Congressional District. Rivals tried piling on … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/8/22

Letter: 'E' assistance is need for some on the path

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial “Protect the Path” (The East Providence Post, August 25 edition) , while I strongly agree with no motorized vehicles on the path, … more

9/8/22

Letter: Assault weapon ban would surely save lives

To the editor: In his letter to the Aug. 25 edition of The Post , Matthew Fletcher uses the faulty reasoning so popular to the NRA, Fox News, et. al., to bolster their argument that allowing the … more

9/8/22

Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. Ujifusa will square off in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.

Chappell, Ujifusa square off in Democrat primary Tuesday

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — One of the more intriguing matchups in this year’s campaign season will be decided in Tuesday’s Statewide Primary Election, as Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/8/22

Randy Matsch’s display of 250,000 cigarette butts greets drivers and pedestrians on Park Avenue in Portsmouth Saturday.

Portsmouth: No butts about it — many smokers still litterbugs

PORTSMOUTH — If Randy Matsch was trying to start a conversation about littering on Saturday, he succeeded. Four plastic bags stuffed with thousands of cigarette butts — 250,000 to be … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/7/22

Portsmouth High’s Tyler Hurd (left) and Evan Tullson sandwich a Vikings ball-carrier while battling Rogers during an Injury Fund game Thursday in Tiverton. The Patriots won, 6-0.

Portsmouth, are you ready for some football?

PORTSMOUTH — The wait is over. The Portsmouth High School varsity football team’s regular season starts Friday, with a non-league game against North Kingstown at home. … more

9/5/22

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

9/2/22

Commentary: Labor Day 2022...America’s workforce is stronger than ever

On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of … more

By Marty Walsh | 9/1/22

File photo of tanker trucks filled with liquefied natural gas at a temporary storage facility on Old Mill Lane, within a residential neighborhood.

Board requests advisory opinions on Old Mill Ln. facility

PORTSMOUTH — The state agency reviewing National Grid’s application for a license to mobilize and operate a liquified natural gas (LNG) vaporization facility at Old Mill Lane formally … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/31/22