Portsmouth Senior Center to hold dinner dance
The Portsmouth Senior Center will hold a dinner dance in October at the center. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Oct. 13.
Woman allegedly hid drugs in secret car compartment
Portsmouth and Newport Police Departments arrest woman for alleged drug possession with intent to deliver after finding drugs in a secret compartment.
Residents react after town nearly doubles trash fee
Portsmouth residents react with anger and frustration after the Portsmouth Town Council nearly doubles the Transfer Station sticker fee, the price to dispose of trash and recycling.
ALT receives $20K to conserve former dairy farm
The ALT has received $20,000 from an anonymous donor to purchase Little Creek Preserve, a former dairy farm in Portsmouth.
Kidnapping, assaults top police reports, Oct. 7-10
A kidnapping and domestic assault charge topped Portsmouth police reports from Oct. 7 to 10. Featured below are the reports provided by the Portsmouth Police Department.
Common Fence Music presents the Honey Dewdrops
Common Fence Music will present the folk duo the Honey Dewdrops in concert in October at the Common Fence Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road.
UPDATE: Town Council keeps transfer station, raises price
The Town Council voted Tuesday to keep the current Transfer Station operations. Do you agree with the decision? Tell us in the poll below, comment, or email a Letter to the Editor to Sandy@PortsmouthPress.com.
Meet Ella, adoptable dog of the week
Meet Ella, our adoptable dog of the week. Ella, a brown and black Boxer mix, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals.
Tickets now available for Taste of Portsmouth
Tickets are now available for the 18th annual Taste of Portsmouth, an annual fundraiser for the Portsmouth Free Public Library.
NOW HIRING: Raytheon, Mello’s Farm
The following businesses and organizations, including Raytheon and Mello’s Farm and Flower Center, are now hiring for the following jobs.
Obituary: Jeffrey Michael Booth, 53, formerly of Portsmouth
Jeffrey Michael Booth, 53, formerly of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died Friday, October 6, 2017 at home in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Boss Man Burgers to return to Portsmouth
Boss Man Burgers, a popular restaurant on Aquidneck Island, will close its Middletown location and move back to Portsmouth on Oct. 21.
What’s closed for the fall holiday on Monday, Oct. 9
Several government offices and organizations in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, will close for the fall holiday on Monday, Oct. 9.
Obituary: Kathie Kocon, 71, of Portsmouth
Kathie Kocon, 71, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.
Portsmouth breaks ground on new police station
The town of Portsmouth recently broke ground on construction for its new police station, which is scheduled to be completed by 2018.
Town to hold meeting to discuss trash options
The Town Council will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting at the Portsmouth Middle School to discuss trash options.
ALT’s Race for Open Space registration opens
Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) recently opened registration for the 10th annual 5K Race for Open Space. Find out how to register here.