🌱 Patch AM: Portsmouth hosts South Kingstown today; see who already scored big

What's up Portsmouth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Portsmouth hosts South Kingstown today; see who already scored big

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
• Monday: Cloudy and windy, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Friday's soccer, field hockey, tennis and volleyball scores in RI (newportri.com) — Portsmouth High's girls tennis team rolled past Tiverton, 6-1, in Division II play, and the football team is set to host South Kingstown at 5 p.m. today. The statewide roundup also highlights other Rhode Island soccer, field hockey, tennis, and volleyball results, giving Portsmouth fans a quick snapshot of how local rivals are doing.
   

📸 Around Portsmouth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• 2026 Paddle for Progress RI →
  Gardner's Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852,
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series →
  Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840,
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Back To School Bash! →
  Mathnasium Of Portsmouth, 14 Potomac Rd, Portsmouth
  3:00 pm
• USA vs Switzerland at Newport Polo →
  Newport Polo, 250 Linden Ln, Portsmouth
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Malassadas at St. Barnabas →
  1697 E Main Rd, Portsmouth
  8:00 am
Monday September 21
• MHHS Picture Day
  Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809
Thursday September 24
• HC - Fall Picture Day
  Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809
• HC - Open House
  Hugh Cole Elementary School
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Turkish Airlines Finals →
  Newport Polo, Portsmouth
  12:00 pm
• The Polo Picnic →
  Newport Polo Grounds, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth
  1:00 pm
• Barktoberfest at Ragged Island →
  Ragged Island Brewing Company, 54 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth
  3:00 pm
Monday September 28
• ERICD Monthly Board Meeting for September →
  Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• To call or not to call?
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🗞 Nearby News

Middletown

• Middletown Names First Deputy Administrator (newportthisweek.com)
• Aquidneck Resilience Seeks Public Input for Climate Resilience Plan (newportthisweek.com)
• Middletown man arrested on DUI warrants in Middletown (newportdispatch.com)

Tiverton

• One of RI's worst instances of PFAS contamination is growing in Tiverton (providencejournal.com)
• Tiverton Planning Board Split on Water Letter, Density Bonus (upriseri.com)

Warwick

• 3 Arrested On Trespassing Charges Following Warwick Camper Fire: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Portsmouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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