Portsmouth NewsLocal news for Portsmouth, RI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Readings and Signings- June 30, 2008 On Sunday, June 29 at 2 p.m., Sebastian Matthews and Hugh Hennedy will read from their newest books of poetry at RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/readings-and-signings?fromrss=1 The Providence Improv Fest runs June 25th -29th- June 28, 2008 Now in its fifth year, The Providence Improv Fest showcases local talent and is the highlight of the Improv year.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/the-providence-improv-fest-runs-june-25th-... More lawmakers pay toward health plan- June 26, 2008 Despite the state Senate's refusal to even consider a bill to require that state lawmakers pay a portion of their health-insurance premiums, the number doing so voluntarily grew during the closing days of the ...http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/more-lawmakers-pay-toward-health-plan?from... R.I. lawmakers push through flurry of bills as session's end nears- June 24, 2008 It's a frenzied tradition on Smith Hill. On the final nights of the session, lawmakers fly through hundreds of bills with little debate and action so fast even trained political observers struggle to keep up.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/r-i-lawmakers-push-through-flurry-of-bills... Weight Limit Lowered on Sakonnet River Bridge; Is Newport Tourism in Jeopardy- June 22, 2008 Rhode Island's DOT is putting more and more weight restrictions on the state's deteriorating bridges.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/weight-limit-lowered-on-sakonnet-river-bri... After 12 years in legislature, Rep. Amaral won't seek reelection- June 20, 2008 Six-term state Rep. Joseph N. Amaral, a Republican who represents parts of Tiverton and Portsmouth, has announced that he will not seek reelection in November so he can spend more time with his young family.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/after-12-years-in-legislature-rep-amaral-w... An island getaway in your own backyard- June 18, 2008 The kitchen looks straight through to the dining area and front living and sitting rooms.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/an-island-getaway-in-your-own-backyard?fro... More of this story- June 11, 2008 Participants in the 19th annual Heart and Sole Walk for the Animals take the heat in stride Sunday at Glen Park in Portsmouth.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/more-of-this-story-2?fromrss=1 More of this story- June 9, 2008 Soaring gasoline prices are challenging city and town officials to come up with creative measures to provide essential services without busting municipal budgets.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/more-of-this-story?fromrss=1 House vote set on 3rd renewable-energy measure- June 7, 2008 A package of legislation intended to encourage renewable-energy projects in Rhode Island moved closer to reality with the passage of all four bills by the Senate.http://www.topix.net/city/portsmouth-ri/2008/06/house-vote-set-on-3rd-renewable-energy-mea... |