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Project Purple Dodgeball Tournament to take place Thursday

January 31, 2019 0 comments

The Portsmouth Purple Dodgeball Tournament, an annual event as part of the THP Project Purple Initiative, will take place Thursday. Find more out about this event here.

Portsmouth to go ‘purple’ next week

January 18, 2019 0 comments

The town of Portsmouth will “go purple” for the annual THP Project Purple Initiative from Jan. 22 to 27. Here’s how you can participate!

New Year Closings in Portsmouth

December 31, 2018 0 comments

Several Portsmouth government offices and organizations will be closed for the New Year’s Day holiday. Check here to find out what’s closed for the holiday.

Portsmouth Press wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2018 1 comment

Portsmouth Press wishes you and your family in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and around the world, a safe and happy Christmas!

Follow Santa’s sleigh to Portsmouth here

December 23, 2018 0 comments

The Official NORAD Santa Tracker is up and running for another year. Here’s how you can follow Santa’s sleigh as he travels around the world to Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

View upcoming holiday closures here

December 23, 2018 0 comments

Several Portsmouth offices and organizations will close before Christmas and on Christmas Day. View upcoming holiday closures here.

View Christmas Mass schedules here

December 22, 2018 0 comments

Heading out to midnight Mass on Christmas Eve? Here’s a look at local places of worship offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services in Portsmouth.

Small Business Saturday to feature Portsmouth businesses

November 23, 2018 0 comments

More than 100 Portsmouth businesses will take part in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24.

Happy Thanksgiving, Portsmouth!

November 22, 2018 0 comments

From Portsmouth Press, we wish you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Where you can find a free Thanksgiving dinner

November 19, 2018 0 comments

Free Thanksgiving dinners are available around Portsmouth this Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 22.

4-H Country Fair returns this weekend to Portsmouth

July 20, 2018 0 comments

Pie-eating contests, pigs, cow chip bingo and more! The Eastern Rhode Island 4-H Country Fair returns this weekend to Portsmouth.

Meet Murphy, adoptable dog of the week

July 3, 2018 0 comments

Meet Murphy, our adoptable dog of the week. Murphy, a boxer mix, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals.

Where you can watch fireworks near Portsmouth

July 3, 2018 0 comments

Find out where and when to celebrate the Fourth of July near Portsmouth with the following complete local fireworks schedule.

Everything to know about Bristol’s Fourth of July Parade

July 3, 2018 0 comments

Bristol’s Fourth of July Parade takes place this Wednesday, July 4. Find out everything you need to know about this parade happening right across Mt. Hope Bridge.