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Occupy Providence met in Burnside Park tonight for General Assembly. About thirty people of all ages, backgrounds and conditions attended. The weather had shifted back into unnatural warmth, but still. Getting thirty people to gather in January in the middle of Downtown, right after work and with no parking–that’s impressive. I should know, because I [...] ...
Kmareka - Tue 6:46 p.m. - 12 clicks 
Today, Sunday 29 January, volunteers are needed at Burnside Park to pack up the tents and leave the space clean. If you have a truck, even better. Parking is awful. Bring your love energy. Providence has created the best Occupation nationwide– let’s show the world that we are ready for the next step– taking the [...] ...
Kmareka - Sun 8:22 a.m. - 13 clicks
PHS senior Amanda McCabe kicks off anti-bullying fundraiser This morning, Ernie's Karate in Portsmouth hosted PHS student Amanda McCabe's senior project, a benefit martial arts tournament which raised more than $500 for the RI Parent Information Network 2012 Anti-Bully Walk. More than 100 students, parents, and friends packed the East Main Road studio as McCabe kick...
Hard Deadlines - Sat 4:45 p.m. - 16 clicks
In order to be on the March Primary ballot, every candidate needs signatures, and local Dems will be collecting them for President Barack Obama this Saturday in Newport from 2-3pm at the Peoples's Cafe on Thames Street. Get directions and RSVP at BarackObama.com . Want to play an even bigger role in the process? You might consider running for delegate to the Democratic National Convention in...
Hard Deadlines - Jan 26 - 6 clicks
According to the ProJo , Portsmouth's embattled Rep. Dan Gordon announced his intention to run for a second term on Twitter. According to the ProJo, Gordon tweeted "The tyrants never sleep & some1 in govt has to fight back." Wow. Just, wow. ...
Hard Deadlines - Jan 25 - 5 clicks
The Portsmouth Little League (PLL) held their annual meeting this past Wednesday night at the Hampton Inn in Middletown and elected a new board of directors, according to a release issued this afternoon. President – Keith Hamilton VP of Baseball – John Skrypiec VP of Softball – Jim Campbell Coaching Coordinator – Pat Young Secretary – Julie Young Player Agent – Alan Pinchook Safety Coord...
Hard Deadlines - Jan 20 - 2 clicks
RI Future's Brian Hull and David Segal of Demand Progress talk with attendees at the RI Blogosphere Party Last night's Rhode Island Blogosphere post-holiday party rocked the The Salon in Providence, with more than 100 bloggers, politicos, and media folks kicking back and talking about the state of the world, online and off. The big local news, of course, is the relau...
Hard Deadlines - Jan 12
The Portsmouth Public Education Foundation (PPEF) is beginning to plan this year's "Hidden Kitchens of Portsmouth" tour, and could use your help. There will be a meeting for volunteers on Monday, Jan. 23 at 5:45pm at the Portsmouth Public Library. If you've ever been on the tour — which is the major fundraiser for PPEF — you know how much fun it is to see a half-dozen of Portsmou...
Hard Deadlines - Jan 11
Recently upgraded PSD Web site . The Technology Planning Committee of the Portsmouth School District (PSD) met last night to hear updates on current initiatives and discuss a proposed social media policy to be forwarded to the School Committee. The committee, chaired by PSD Tech Director Rose Muller, comprises teachers, staff, and community representation, and meets seve...
Hard Deadlines - Jan 10
Damaged store front on West Main Road. Black ice appeared to be responsible for at least one accident in Portsmouth this morning, as a vehicle skidded across the parking lot of Portsmouth Wine & Spirits at 1557 West Main Road and crashed into the building, destroying a window and leaving a five-foot hole in the front wall. The accident occurred shortly after 7am this ...
Hard Deadlines - Jan 10
