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

Also check out 2026 Paddle for Progress RI on the Portsmouth Patch calendar

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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.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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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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