Arts & Culture

Common Fence Music will present contemporary bluesman Corey Harris in concert in September. Find out more information about this concert in the article below.

Arts & Culture September 21, 2017

Common Fence Music presents Corey Harris

Common Fence Music will present contemporary bluesman Corey Harris in concert in September. Find out more information about this concert in the article below.

Yogis of all ages spread their wings Saturday afternoon at the Firefly Yoga Festival at Glen Park. Featured here are photos from the event.

Arts & Culture, Sports

Food trucks are coming to Common Fence Point

NewportFILM Outdoors, presented by Lila Delman Real Estate International, will show the film "Dealt" this Thursday, Aug. 24, in Portsmouth.

Arts & Culture August 23, 2017

Portsmouth to be ‘dealt’ free newportFILM Thursday

NewportFILM Outdoors, presented by Lila Delman Real Estate International, will show the film “Dealt” this Thursday, Aug. 24, in Portsmouth.

Brown Bird member Morgan Eve Swain's new band.

Arts & Culture August 17, 2017

Brown Bird member to kick off CFM’s 25th anniversary fall season

Common Fence Music will start its 25th anniversary fall season with a performance in Warren by Brown Bird member Morgan Eve Swain’s new band.

The recently held Gala la Bamba raised more than $32,000 for the Opera House Theater, a new record in fundraising from the Newport Polo.

Arts & Culture, Sports August 10, 2017

Gala raises record amount for Newport’s Opera House Theater

The recently held Gala la Bamba raised more than $32,000 for the Opera House Theater, a new record in fundraising from the Newport Polo.

The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center, located at 110 Bristol Ferry Road, will hold its annual Giant Yard Sale this weekend in Portsmouth.

Arts & Culture August 9, 2017

Senior Center to hold annual Giant Yard Sale

The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center, located at 110 Bristol Ferry Road, will hold its annual Giant Yard Sale this weekend in Portsmouth.

The 2017 Newport Folk Festival brought local "folk" and visitors from outside Rhode Island - including surprise guest Roger Waters - this past weekend to Fort Adams. Check below for our photos from the Folk Fest.

Arts & Culture August 1, 2017

PHOTOS: Locals ‘folk on’ at Newport Folk Festival

The Newport Folk Festival brought local “folk” and visitors from outside Rhode Island this past weekend to Fort Adams. See our Folk Fest photos here.

Arts & Culture, News August 1, 2017

Portsmouth nonprofits awarded grants

The Rhode Island Foundation will award grants to CFP Music and Improvement Association, and the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties.

Arts & Culture, History July 31, 2017

Art meets history next weekend in Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Arts Guild will collaborate with the Portsmouth Historical Society for a special event this coming weekend.

Arts & Culture July 29, 2017

Tables are now available for Senior Center Yard Sale

Tables are now available for the Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center’s Giant Yard Sale, which will be held in August at the senior center.

1 2 3 … 7 »

Portsmouth Police RI

Portsmouth Police RIPMpThu, 21 Sep 2017 16:21:43 -040021Thursday 28, 2017 2:40 -04:00Sep

Atria had a “gratitude day” for first responders and treated us along with the fire department to lunch today. We had a great time and a great lunch! Thank you so much!

View on Facebook

Portsmouth Police RIPMpWed, 20 Sep 2017 22:36:44 -040036Wednesday 28, 2017 2:40 -04:00Sep

https://www.facebook.com/NewportRIPolice/posts/1640191119365316

Newport RI Police Department

On September 19, 2017, at about 4:30 p.m., a local woman received a phone call from a male party identifying himself as “Sgt. David Chapman of the Newport County Sheriff’s Office”. She was told she has a warrant for her arrest and he needed to confirm her identity. She hung the phone up and the male party called back and left a message indicating that he had Deputies in route to her residence to arrest her.

When the number was called back, it went to an automated answering service stating it’s the “Newport County Sheriff’s Office” with prompts to connect with several Deputies as well as “Sgt. David Chapman”. The provided number is not associated with the Newport County Sheriff’s Office.

At about 7:30 p.m., a local woman received a call from a male party identifying himself as “Newport Police Officer David Chapman, badge #8505”. She was told that a relative missed a court date in New York and owed the court money. She was told that unless she could pay the money owed, her relative would be arrested.

Both of these female victims are in their 70’s and live locally. Fortunately they called the Newport Police Department to report these incidents. The male party calling sounds very convincing as does the number he provides for a call back.

At no time would a Newport Police Officer or other law enforcement officer call on the phone and attempt to retrieve any type of payment for court fines or other violations. If you do receive a call, DO NOT provide any credit card or personal information to the caller.

The Newport Police Department does not have an officer named “David Chapman” nor does the Rhode Island Sheriff’s Office.

Our Facebook page is not monitored 24 hours a day, if you recieve a call or have any information, please call the Newport Police Department immediately at 401-847-1302, please do not send a private message.

.

5 1 View on Facebook

Portsmouth Fire Department Rhode Island

Portsmouth Fire Department Rhode IslandAMpFri, 15 Sep 2017 11:53:47 -040053Friday 28, 2017 2:40 -04:00Sep

Portsmouth Emergency

*** Tropical Storm Jose Information ***

Everyone should closely monitor weather sources for the latest information on tropical storm Jose.

Based on the latest information from the National Hurricane Center, Jose is expected to pass by our area in the waters to our south as a Category 1 hurricane or a strong tropical storm in the Tuesday - Wednesday time frame. The exact track and timing of the storm and how close it will come to our area is not yet known.

Everyone should be prepared for strong tropical storm force winds and heavy rain before Tuesday. You can help mitigate potential damage from high winds by taking in lawn furniture and other loose items around your property this weekend. Everyone should review their family emergency communications plans and inspect their 3-day emergency supply kit now. Keep vehicle fuel tanks at least half full. Locate and charge your cell phone reserve battery banks now. Check or replace the batteries in your flashlights, lanterns, radios, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.

You can download the helpful Portsmouth hurricane brochure here:

https://www.portsmouthri.com/DocumentCenter/View/45

15 1 View on Facebook

Portsmouth Fire Department Rhode IslandAMpTue, 12 Sep 2017 10:03:28 -040003Tuesday 28, 2017 2:40 -04:00Sep

Congratulations to everyone who was promoted and sworn in last night! Well done fellas!!

171 15 9 View on Facebook

Portsmouth Press

Your home for Portsmouth news and information

Arts & Culture

Common Fence Music presents Corey Harris

PHOTOS: Yogis spread wings at Firefly Yoga Festival

Yoga festival ‘soars’ into Portsmouth this weekend

Historical Society to host Harvest Social

Town Howlers to hold open house in September

Rotary Club to hold music festival this weekend

Common Fence Music to hold workshop with Irish fiddler master Kevin Burke

Escobar Farm’s ‘Wizardly’ Corn Maze opens Friday