Your complete local fireworks schedule
Find out where and when to celebrate the Fourth of July with the following complete local fireworks schedule for Portsmouth and nearby towns.
Articles by Sandy McGee
DMV center in Middletown to close in July
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) center in Middletown, the only DMV center on Aquidneck Island, will close in July. Please plan ahead.
POLL: Who has the best chicken wings in Portsmouth?
Who has the best chicken wings in Portsmouth? Feel free to vote in our poll between now and Friday, July 7. We’ll announce the winners shortly after July 7.
Town honors award recipients, police retirees
The town honored retiring Portsmouth Police Lt. Anthony Cambrola and 2 Portsmouth Award recipients, Caroline “Bunny” Miller and Robert Dyl Jr.
Meet Athena, adoptable dog of the week
Meet Athena, our adoptable dog of the week. Athena, a white Labrador Retriever mix, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals.
POLL: Who has the best pizza in Portsmouth?
Who has the best pizza in Portsmouth? Feel free to vote in our poll between now and Friday, July 7. We’ll announce the winners shortly after July 7.
Town to present Portsmouth Award at council meeting
The town of Portsmouth will present the Portsmouth Award to 2 local residents at the next Portsmouth Town Council meeting Monday night.
POLL: Who has the best lunch in Portsmouth?
Who has the best lunch in Portsmouth? Feel free to vote in the poll between now and Friday, July 7. We’ll announce the winners shortly after July 7.
Obituary: Steven L. Bernt, 63, of Portsmouth
Steven Bernt, 63, of Quaker Estates ,Portsmouth RI, formerly from Rehoboth, MA, died unexpectedly at home, on Sunday June 18, 2017.
DUI, assault charges top Portsmouth police reports
Simple assault and driving under the influence (DUI) charges topped Portsmouth police reports this week.
POLL: Who has the best brunch in Portsmouth?
Who has the best brunch in Portsmouth? Click the link below and take our poll on PortsmouthPress.com. We’ll announce the winners after July 7.
Obituary: Constance L. Simmons, 84, of Portsmouth
Constance L. Simmons, 84, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Historical society hosts tour for third-graders
The Portsmouth Historical Society welcomed 3 classes of third-graders from Melville Elementary School for a tour last Wednesday.
Century 21 Topsail Realty named title sponsor of Mt. Hope Bridge 5K
Century 21 Topsail Realty has come onboard as title sponsor for the inaugural Mt. Hope Bridge 5K, which takes place Aug. 12 in Portsmouth and Bristol.
Obituary: Rita Doris (Lafleur) Appleby, 80, of Portsmouth
Rita Doris (Lafleur) Appleby, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.
Newport to face Boston in Newport International Polo Series
The NBC10 Newport International Polo Series, presented by BMW, will feature Newport vs. Boston this weekend in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Obituary: John L. McCauley Jr.
John L. McCauley Jr., former Portsmouth Abbey athletic director and Boston College football coach, passed away the the morning of June 20th, 2017, after a brief illness surrounded with his loving family.