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Portsmouth, Rhode Island · Portsmouth

Obituary: Robert Walter Gilbert, M.D.

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December 18, 1974 – June 20, 2025See the Story

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Repeat DUI Offender Faces New Charges in Portsmouth

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) — The Portsmouth Police Department said a repeat DUI offender was arrested after he was allegedly found to be driving under the influence on June 23. 64-year-old Stephen Reise, of Portsmouth, was charged with driving under the influence of liquor .15 or greater, refusal to submit a preliminary breath test, possession of an alcoholic beverage while operating a vehicle, and operation with metal tires prohibited. On June 23,…See the Story

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Fundraiser Organized for Teen Injured in Portsmouth Collapse

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — Aquidneck Island is rallying around a 17-year-old girl who suffered "life-altering injuries" in a partial building collapse earlier this month. Aaron Delgado was at a graduation party at the Portuguese American Citizens Club on June 15 when a concrete landing above the front stairwell detached from the building and fell downward. Delgado and 15-year-old Kelly Nevitt were trapped underneath the stairwell. Nevitt succumbe…See the Story

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Damages – Additur – Wrongful death – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Where a jury found in favor of a plaintiff on a wrongful death claim following the suicide of a student at Portsmouth High School, an additur is warranted based on expert evidence regarding the student’s lost future earnings.Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Obituary: Edward Hannon - What's Up Newp

Captain Edward Robert Hannon II, USN (Ret.), 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Carol (Currier) Hannon for 66 years. Born in New London, Connecticut, on December 23, 1931, Edward was the son of the late Captain Edward R. Hannon USN (Ret.) and Bernice […] The post Obituary: Edward Hannon appeared first on What's Up Newp.Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Preserving history and artistry at America’s oldest topiary garden

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Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is filled with horticultural artPortsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

A Rare Find in Portsmouth: Historic Farmhouse and Equestrian Estate Set on 32 Acres Lists for $2,980,000 - Newport Buzz

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Newport Buzz A Rare Find in Portsmouth: Historic Farmhouse and Equestrian Estate Set on 32 Acres Lists for $2,980,000 362 Bramans Lane | Portsmouth, RI 
4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,860 sq ft
 Set on 32 Acres
 Listed by Lauren Mailloux and Jim Dring of Our Real Estate for $2,980,000. Tucked within one of Aquidneck Island’s most coveted rural enclaves, this historic estate—built in 1860 and lovingly held by generations of farming families—offers …Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club remains closed

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — The Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club remained closed on Monday, despite earlier indications that it would be reopening. The club has been closed since June 7, when the concrete landing of a 14-foot staircase at the entrance collapsed during a graduation party, killing a 15-year-old girl. Portsmouth High School freshman Kelly Nevitt died and four other people were hurt, including a 17-year-old who was in crit…Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Online fundraisers organized for victims involved in Portsmouth structural collapse after update

Portsmouth, RI — The community is coming together to help the families of a 15-year-old killed and a 17-year-old seriously injured in a tragic incident over the weekend. According to Major Mike Morse, at approximately 5:30 p.m. last Saturday, officers from the Portsmouth Police Department responded to 35 Power Street for a report of a structural […]Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

37-year-old fatal victim in Portsmouth motorcycle crash was Navy veteran, married father of 2

A man who died from injuries sustained in a local motorcycle crash is being remembered. According to Major Michael Morse, on June 5th, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Portsmouth Police Department responded to the area of West Main Road at the Route 24 North on-ramp for a reported motor vehicle crash involving one motorcycle. Officers […]Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

GoFundMe Launched for Portsmouth Teen in ICU With Life-Threatening Injuries After Graduation Party Tragedy - Newport Buzz

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Newport Buzz GoFundMe Launched for Portsmouth Teen in ICU With Life-Threatening Injuries After Graduation Party Tragedy A GoFundMe has been launched for 17-year-old Aaron Delgado, a Portsmouth High School junior who remains in the ICU following the devastating incident last weekend at the Portuguese American Citizens Club. Aaron has already undergone four surgeries at Rhode Island Hospital and faces a long road to recovery, according to her aunt…GoFundMe · PortsmouthRead Article

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