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Calling hours Wednesday, service Thursday
Former Portsmouth Police Chief Pierce diesJohn T. Pierce Sr., 82, of 52 Cedar Avenue, Portsmouth, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 at Newport Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River on April 11, 1926, he was the son of the late … |
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Changes at transfer station lead to safety slip-up PORTSMOUTH — Town Council members say they still have concerns about safety at the transfer station and point to an incident in which a man fell near one of the new recycling containers. |
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Man loses ear in Tiverton knife fight TIVERTON — In a rolling series of mayhem last Wednesday night, one man had an ear sliced off, another was stabbed, and yet another says he was run over by a car. After police sorted it out, three … |
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Factious re-vote on Town Administrator’s contract PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council approved a new contract for the town administrator in August, and on Monday the council did it once more. The re-vote came after some residents questioned the legality of the council’s first vote. |
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School identifies, suspends student
Streaker shucks clothes but not punishmentPORTSMOUTH — Last Friday night's football game between Portsmouth High School and North Kingston High School served up more titillation than usual when a male student streaked across the field. He was quickly identified and suspended by school officials. |
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