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Be sure to catch 2026 Paddle for Progress RI on the Portsmouth Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Portsmouth? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 Paddle for Progress RI at Gardner's Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series at Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Malassadas at St. Barnabas

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

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  • Anyone reasonable to sand and stain this 10 by 12 hardwood floor?
    My daughters 17 year old senior dog peed and I am in need of someone that won't break the bank to restore it. (Nextdoor Sherwood)
  • Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Server/Waitstaff in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • Newport Mental Health posted a job opening for Medical Biller- Per Diem in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middletown

  • Rhode Island Foundation offering up to $10,000 for Newport County community projects; deadline is Sept. 24 (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Middletown man arrested on DUI warrants in Middletown (newportdispatch.com)
  • Friday's soccer, field hockey, tennis and volleyball scores in RI (newportri.com)

Tiverton

  • One of RI's worst instances of PFAS contamination is growing in Tiverton (providencejournal.com)
  • Tiverton Planning Board Split on Water Letter, Density Bonus (upriseri.com)

Ok Portsmouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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