Beast of the East returns to Portsmouth this April
The Beast of the East, a collegiate rugby tournament presented by the Rhode Island Rugby Football Foundation and Providence Rugby, returns to Portsmouth.
Sports
DEM: Avoid fishing in rivers this weekend; Ponds stocked for Opening Day
The Department of Environmental Management is advising anglers to avoid rivers and use caution as the trout fishing season kicks off at sunrise on Saturday.
Freshwater fishing season kicks off April 8
DEM is stocking 80,000 trout into Rhode Island ponds and streams in preparation for the freshwater fishing season, which opens April 8.
2nd annual RI High School Boys Basketball Spring Classic to be held today
The 2nd annual Rhode Island High School Boys Basketball Spring Classic will be held today, Wednesday, March 29.
Aquidneck Island youth win state free throw championship
Four Aquidneck Island youth won first place at the Knights of Columbus’ state free throw championship on March 19 at Bishop Hendricken High School, Warwick.
Fly tying, fly fishing program hopes to hook learners at Portsmouth Free Public Library
DEM will offer free fly tying and fly fishing programs March to July at libraries throughout the state, including the Portsmouth Free Public Library.
US Sailing offers new Safety at Sea online education
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport with headquarters in Portsmouth, has launched a new Safety at Sea online course.
Junior Island Patriots Cheer win first place at state championship
The Junior Island Patriots Cheer team won first place in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2017 State Cheer Championship.
Sacred Ground, film featuring Newport polo, premieres on TV tonight
In case you missed the premiere, the film Sacred Ground will air in a two-part miniseries, starting tonight, Thursday, March 2.
Beach polo returns this weekend, part of Newport Winter Festival
Back by popular demand, beach polo returns to the Newport Winter Festival this weekend at Easton’s Beach (locally known as First Beach).
Watch trailer here for Sacred Ground, an indie film highlighting Newport polo
The official trailer for Sacred Ground has been released, announced BCN Productions. Watch the trailer here before the world premiere this weekend.
PHS girls’ indoor track team win gold at state championships
The Portsmouth High School (PHS) girls’ indoor track team won various events at the Rhode Island state championships on Saturday.
Patriots’ rally to be held in Providence Tuesday
Can’t make the rally in Boston Tuesday morning? You can still congratulate the New England Patriots at a rally in Providence later today, Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Newport Gulls announce 2017 summer schedule
It might be snowing, but the Newport Gulls are dreaming of summer. The Newport Gulls announce their schedule for the 2017 summer season.
7 Local Runners Participate in Hangover Classic
Approximately 7 Portsmouth runners welcomed in 2017 by participating in the Hangover Classic 5-mile road race on Sunday, Jan. 1.
Portsmouth Girl Named To NSCAA All-America Team
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced on Monday the 2016 NSCAA High School Boys and Girls All-America Teams.
State Football Champions Receive Police Escort Home
The Portsmouth High School varsity football team received a very special welcome home Sunday after winning the Division 1 state championship.