School committee denies a request for immediate financial records. The request was made by one of its own members, Cynthia Perrotti.
Fifth-grade teacher Lori Stone says she is optimistic about fourth and fifth grades joining the middle school.
A federal emergency education bill could help restore teaching jobs in Portsmouth schools, but the amount of aid remains uncertain for now.
Both sides of the education funding debate voice their opinions, while looking back to the issues and "tent meeting" of 2006.
With SOS submitting names to the town clerk on Tuesday, Patch takes a look at the next step in the referendum process and how much it will cost the town.
Save Our Schools says they have gathered more than 2,000 names on their referendum petition.
SOS will announce if they have reached the required 1,400 names for a referendum.
Students from the Portsmouth Abbey School spend their summer vacation in Spain, where they learn about the culture, taste local cuisine and, of course, cheer on the 2010 World Cup champions.
Save Our Schools (SOS) makes one final push over the weekend to collect signatures. As of Saturday morning, SOS had gathered 1,100 names with 400 still needed.
Rosemary Davidson of Portsmouth, a former Middletown guidance counselor, has been awarded a settlement after four years in court.
Save Our Schools collects more than 50 signatures Thursday, but more are needed, says organizers.
Save Our Schools' referendum rally on Tuesday drew a large crowd and more signatures. Across the street, an opposing group held up their own signs, protesting the referendum.
Save Our Schools group collects 20 percent of the required 1,400 signatures needed for a referendum, but more names are still needed.
Town Council denies a local man's request to create a November ballot question to sell the now-closed Elmhurst Elementary School.
Could Portsmouth see a third wind turbine in the future? Proven success from the current two says "yes," as well as the possibility of other "green" projects.
Another $502K cut from school budget leads to loss of jobs, programs. School Committee chair calls cuts "a travesty."
Schools open doors to kindergartners, Grade 6 students and all newcomers for orientation sessions.
The Rhode Island Blood Center holds drive at Portsmouth High School.
The Town Council voted 4-3 to adopt a budget Wednesday night, while decreasing the school department's budget more than $502K.