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Portsmouth school finance director Mark Dunham explains restricted funds. There were just 6 people in attendance at the Portsmouth School Finance subcommittee meeting tonight, and despite the somewhat theatrical buildup given in the Newport Daily News (who didn't bother to send a reporter) there were no secret pots of money discovered, no moment where a school committee m...
Hard Deadlines - Wed 8:40 p.m. - 3 clicks 
John McDaid (D), candidate for Portsmouth school committee with former Hathaway principal Dr. Christina Martin. Photo by Andrew Katzman. Dr. Christina Martin, recently retired principal of Hathaway Elementary school, announced her support for John McDaid in the Portsmouth School Committee race. The ten-year veteran of Portsmouth's schools issued the following statement: ...
Hard Deadlines - Wed 3:00 a.m. - 4 clicks
What is Steve Stycos about? Independent analysis, common sense energy and conservation efforts, and increased clarity on what we are spending money on in Cranston and whether we are getting our money’s worth. We desperately need Steve’s skills on the Cranston city council: When news broke that Councilman Terence Livingston wouldn’t be seeking re-election in [...] ...
Kmareka - Tue 2:28 p.m. - 7 clicks
Teacher of the Year Kim Cunningham with PPEF president Helen Furriel (l) and treasurer Donna Manning. Photo by Paul Gallagher. At the Portsmouth teacher orientation this morning, the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation (PPEF) announced their 2010-2011 PPEF Educational Excellence Grant Recipients and their 3rd Teacher of the Year Award recipient, Kim Cunningham of Portsmo...
Hard Deadlines - Tue 12:42 p.m. - 5 clicks
The evil terror of big government regulators are back in the news. With the smoke not yet clear from British Petroleum’s little Texas tea time in the Gulf, we are now treated to a food security issue large enough to make Osama bin Laden chuckle. Across the nation, Republicans and many a DINO are running “Anti-Government” campaigns in their quests to join the government. But what do they mean,...
Lockdown Lowdown - Mon 9:25 p.m. - 7 clicks
After having won Providence's "Best Original Song" award at the 48 Hour Film Festival, hip hop sensation DJ K-Love told her dedicated fans, "we will unite. And WE WILL take the power back." Bold words, yet understandable when one views the video. Having worked with K-Love on this project, I can tell you that it was more empowering than writing the occasional blog post, and m...
Lockdown Lowdown - Mon 9:25 p.m. - 7 clicks
It has been many years since I read George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, 1984. My curiosity about perusing the book anew is offset by my uneasiness about its prescience. I fear that the world occupied by Winston Smith, the novel’s protagonist, will eerily resemble America in 2010. Not entirely, but increasingly so. Big Brother is [...] ...
Kmareka - Mon 8:00 a.m. - 5 clicks
Presenters Jo Eva Gaines, Michael Browner, and Joyce Williams at the annual commemoration service. Over a hundred were gathered in tents in yesterday's heat at the Patriots Park memorial just off Rt. 114, as Portsmouth paused to remember the contributions of the Black Regiment . The African-American slaves who earned their freedom by serving in this Continental Army regime...
Hard Deadlines - Mon 7:41 a.m. - 9 clicks
Guests enjoying last year's event. The annual Portsmouth Democratic Clamboil is scheduled for Sunday, September 12, and everyone is welcome at what promises to be an awesome afternoon of traditional food, amazing auction bargains, and election-year opportunities to chat with local, state, and national political leaders and candidates. The Clamboil is hosted at the Portugue...
Hard Deadlines - Sun 11:23 a.m. - 8 clicks
The Providence Journal reports that Senior U.S. District Court Judge Ronald R. Lagueux has approved the destruction of more than 700 pieces of evidence recovered from the site of the Station nightclub fire and the closure of the Cranston warehouse … Continue reading → ...
Closing Argument - Fri 11:07 a.m. - 7 clicks
RI Lawyers Weekly reports that a U.S. District Court jury has awarded $1.5 million to a married couple for injuries they suffered as a result of a hernia repair patch. Christopher and Laure Thorpe were awarded $1.3 million for personal … Continue reading → ...
Closing Argument - Aug 25 - 11 clicks
The fifth annual Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts fishing tournament begins next Saturday, and the week-long fundraising event is capped off with a cookout at the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club on Saturday, September 11. The event, hosted by the Aquidneck Island Striper team is a benefit for the SSG Christopher Potts Memorial Fund, set up to help the family of the fallen servicema...
Hard Deadlines - Aug 24 - 6 clicks
The Portsmouth school budget referendum has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, according to a posting this afternoon on the Save Our Schools web site. Absentee ballots will be available from September 15. SOS organizer Dave Croston reminded students who are still registered here in Portsmouth to stop by Town Hall. "Students should visit the Canvassers Office before they head-out for schoo...
Hard Deadlines - Aug 23 - 9 clicks
Click image to view letter (pdf) The Rhode Island congressional delegation has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to visit the state to see the proposed LNG site firsthand and discuss concerns with state and local officials, according to a letter obtained by harddeadlines. The letter to FERC chairman Jon Wellinghoff, provided by Rep. Ray Gallison (D-69...
Hard Deadlines - Aug 18 - 2 clicks
The JNC is considering and will be interviewing 6 candidates for the position of Chief of the Rhode Island Family Court. Here is the Providence Journal review of the 6 candidates: The Judicial Nominating Commission announced July 12 that it … Continue reading → ...
Closing Argument - Aug 2
