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Adamsville has created a monster (parade)

Organizers of the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade in Adamsville didn’t know they were creating a monster when they founded their parade as a joke four years ago. But …
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Westport's wonderful playoff ride stops at final four
Tears swelled in the eyes of the players as Westport’s wonderful tournament ride came to an end, one point shy, as they fell to 2nd … Read More
Tiverton musicians take the big stage
Thomas Jackson plays the drums, Riley Gomes plays the flute, Zachary Snizek plays the saxophone, and Joshua Ball sports the euphonium. … Read More
Westport schools brace for potential funding cuts
Westport school officials fear the town’s poorest students could suffer if federal funding cuts they suspect are coming down the … Read More
Hundreds 'Stand Up For Science' at State House rally
As many as 500 people — including scores of scientists and supporters of scientific research — descended upon the Rhode Island … Read More
It’s a beautiful day for a neighbor at a Tiverton bookstore
Stepping into the unknown is often terrifying. Sometimes, the outcome is worth that fear. Taking a chance on opening a … Read More
Westport police — uptick in traffic stops, but no arrests
Monday, March 3 Callers reported road hazards on Main Road at 11:17 a.m., State Road at 3:50 p.m. and Robert Street at 4:58 p.m. … Read More
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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.