The play will be performed Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Abbey School.
Escape Bridge opening delayed to "late August" due to unexpected deterioration, RIDOT promises to "work with the community" if hurricane evacuations are needed.
Bridges across the Sakonnet have had a history of being difficult to maintain. The old Stone Bridge was destroyed and rebuilt many times before our current Sakonnet River Bridge was built.
Check out who won the Little League Majors Softball Game on Saturday.
PMS defeated TMS (14-2) in five innings on Friday!
PTW interviews with Town Voter Registrar and EMA Director provide interesting insights into Portsmouth's voting environment and Emergency Management procedures.
When the Mt. Hope Bridge opened in 1929, parades from Bristol and Portsmouth met at the center of the span. Actors portraying John Clarke and Roger Williams met and unfurled flags.
Get your soil tested for better lawns and gardens.
Do you know what it means to hire an au pair? Find out information here.
The truth about the East Bay Energy Consortium.
Bridge construction in Portsmouth is nothing new. A private company finished the $4 million Mt. Hope Bridge just before the 1929 market crash.
PMS Softball Team rallies in the 7th inning for the win!
Small business in Portsmouth continues growing after 10 years in business.
A total of 72 Abbey students volunteered to help with this event.
For those who never thought they could run. Not mention to sound like your average infomercial!
Whether you’re storing 1 or 100 bottles, our winemaker, Richard, says these are the five most important things to keep in mind.
Wine tasting is a fun activity to do with friends, but it can also be a great way to discover a new wine or deepen your appreciation for both wine and winemakers.
Grape growers know that Cabernet Franc is an ideal New England grape. It's also one of the twenty most popular varieties around the world. Find out why it is and how we use it at Greenvale Vineyards.
New from Kampala, Ugand from Newporter Katelin Dutton.
The last of the Bristol Ferries became unnecessary when the Mt. Hope Bridge opened in 1929.
PMS Patriots beat Kickemuit with another come-from-behind win!
John Klimm discusses ongoing budget meetings.
Portsmouth VFW Ladies Auxiliary hold Breakfast Buffet to help our military Children.
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Interested in having your artwork shown at a gallery? Check out this great opportunity available at the Portsmouth Arts Guild.
The concert included performances from vocal groups, the orchestra, jazz and drum ensembles and more.
The Bristol Ferry area of Portsmouth was the transportation hub of Aquidneck Island from colonial times until the opening of the Mt. Hope Bridge in 1929.
Portsmouth baseball falls to Warwick Vets, 3-1
There are many natural drug and surgery free options to manage pain. Here is a list of things you can do to give your liver a break and stay out of pain!
What we think of as West Main Road was actually the path to the Bristol Ferry in colonial days. In those early days canoes, sailboats and even horse-powered boats were used as ferries.
It's Budget Week in Portsmouth.
The show is currently on display at Dedham Country Day School.
BoingBoing.net, one of the web's leading technology and culture sites, posted a "hyperlocal news manifesto" on Sunday, April 29, and mentioned Portsmouth, RI news blog harddeadlines.com.
Bristol Ferry Town Common Cleanup Held on Saturday
Fish is a good source of the much needed Omega 3 in our diet.
The new bridge over the Sakonnet River crosses over the first ferry route onto Aquidneck Island. This blog will introduce some of the background to Portsmouth's history, "On the Water."
Latest edition of Portsmouth this Week now available online.
The School's 82nd Commencement will take place on May 27.
University students reach out to the next group of college students to raise awareness about sustainability.