Government

Portsmouth announces spring, summer recreational programs

March 20, 2017 0 comments

The town of Portsmouth recently announced its schedule for spring and summer recreational programs, including karate, sailing, tennis and more.

2nd annual Quahog Week kicks off Monday, March 20

March 19, 2017 0 comments

Quahog Week, which made its debut last year, returns Monday, March 20, and continues to March 25, celebrating the state’s shellfish industry.

RIVMA to offer local spring rabies clinics

March 18, 2017 0 comments

Just in time for dog licensing, the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association (RIVMA) will hold rabies clinics. The schedule can be found here.

Home valuations to be mailed Friday, March 17

March 17, 2017 0 comments

The town of Portsmouth and Vision Government Solutions recently completed its valuations for the 2016 real estate market.

Melville Pond name change, Rail Explorers’ presentation top council agenda

March 13, 2017 0 comments

The Portsmouth Town Council will discuss changing the name of upper Melville Pond and hear a presentation from Rail Explorers at its next meeting.

Attorney general, others announce opposition to marijuana legalization

March 9, 2017 0 comments

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin and others held a press conference Thursday to announce their opposition to legalizing marijuana.

Former House Finance Chairman Raymond Gallison pleads guilty to federal charges

March 9, 2017 0 comments

Former House Finance Chairman Raymond E. Gallison, Jr., 64, of Bristol, pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court to federal charges.

PHOTOS: Portsmouth residents view 1638 Portsmouth Compact

March 8, 2017 0 comments

Local residents and visitors stopped into Town Hall Tuesday to view the 1638 ‘Portsmouth Compact’ on display as part of Portsmouth Founders Day.

AIPC to host Newport County legislative forum

March 7, 2017 0 comments

The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) will host a Newport County legislative forum at the Community College of Rhode Island Newport campus.

VIDEO: Portsmouth This Week discusses citizens police academy, accreditation

March 6, 2017 0 comments

Portsmouth This Week discusses the Portsmouth Citizens Police Academy and recent Portsmouth Police Department accreditation. Watch this week’s show here.

Sen. Seveney to introduce bill requiring certification for software engineers

March 4, 2017 0 comments

Sen. James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol, Tiverton) plans to introduce legislation that would require certification of software engineers.