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Portsmouth council rejects school budget offer
PORTSMOUTH — A Town Council attempt to set a provisional budget last Tuesday got off to a rocky start and didn’t improve much as the evening wore on. ...
Two big weekends for paddlers upcoming in Westport
Inaugural Buzzards Bay Classic on June 2, with River Day on June 9.
Two straight for Mar Mostro, mega-mast in place
Portsmouth-built Mar Mostro crosses Miami finish line first.
Mar Mostro first to Miami
Locally built racer takes second straight around-the-world leg
Portsmouth-built Mar Mostro (Team Puma) crossed the Miami finish line first this afternoon, holding off a hard-charging Camper and taking its second straight Volvo Ocean Race leg.
New water meters coming to Portsmouth
Will constantly track water use, assist with leak detection, billing
PORTSMOUTH — Teams will set out soon to install new water meter equipment at every one of the Portsmouth Water and Fire District’s 6,500 customers.
New England Boatworks launches 72-foot racer
Launched April 17, Bella Mente is the second racing yacht by that name built for owner Hap Fauth.
DOT chief pushes Sakonnet Bridge toll
Governor’s plan would hand new Sakonnet Bridge to Bridge Authority, enable tolls
SAKONNET AREA — The state can’t afford to properly care for its roads and bridges and needs the estimated $27 million that tolling the new Sakonnet River Bridge might provide each year.
Newport opens ‘home’ Maritime Center for visiting boaters
$1.46 million facility has been in the planning stages since 2008
Mar Mostro win cheered by Portsmouth boatbuilders
Skipper credits New England Boatworks for one tough boat.
Mar Mostro gets Roaring Forties reception
Stalwart of the Westport waterfront, Harold F. Tripp Sr., dies 88