Friday, May 10, 2013
Brandon Kidd and his wife, Kristen Kidd, of Pirate Cove Marina will join Team Tom Brady during the Best Buddies Challenge on June 1.
Corrected on Friday at 7:33 a.m. Brandon Kidd of Pirate Cove Marina and his wife, Kristen Kidd, will ride alongside other members of Team Tom Brady during the Best Buddies Challenge in Hyannis, MA, on June 1. They will ride 20 miles with Team Tom Brady in order to support Best Buddies International, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Tom Brady, New England Patriots quarterback, is spearheading fundraising efforts. However, he will not be riding in the Best Buddies Challenge. The Kidds are also raising funds for this cause. To donate or visit the fundraising page, visit http://piratecovemarina.net/.
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Pirate Cove Marina
109 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Need a little more zip in your drive? Here's a selection of sports cars for sale around Rhode Island.
When the weather gets nice, drivers' minds start to turn to rides that would handle perfectly on that twisty road, or roar awake on the open highway. To satisfy that hankering for a better feel behind the wheel, here's a selection of sports cars for sale around Rhode Island. And be sure to search for more sports cars on AOL Autos. 1. 2013 Honda Civic LX — $18,555 With all of its racing heritage, Honda knows how to tuck lots of fun into small (and small-budget) packages. The black coupe sports a 1.8L, 16-valve inline 4-cyl. pumping out 140 hp and mated to — what else? — a 5-speed manual transmission, according to cars.com For sale at: Metro Honda, Johnston 2. 2013 Scion tC — $19,480 Clad in slick silver metallic, this two-door coupe …
Need a little more zip in your drive? Here's a selection of sports cars for sale around Rhode Island.
When the weather gets nice, drivers' minds start to turn to rides that would handle perfectly on that twisty road, or roar awake on the open highway. To satisfy that hankering for a better feel behind the wheel, here's a selection of sports cars for sale around Rhode Island. And be sure to search for more sports cars on AOL Autos. 1. 2013 Honda Civic LX — $18,555 With all of its racing heritage, Honda knows how to tuck lots of fun into small (and small-budget) packages. The black coupe sports a 1.8L, 16-valve inline 4-cyl. pumping out 140 hp and mated to — what else? — a 5-speed manual transmission, according to cars.com For sale at: Metro Honda, Johnston 2. 2013 Scion tC — $19,480 Clad in slick silver metallic, this two-door coupe …
Results from a recent executive survey ranked Rhode Island 37th for business.
A CEO magazine ranks Rhode Island as one of the worst states in the nation for business. Chief Executive Magazine ranked Rhode Island 37th based on a survey of corporate leaders. Survey respondents rated the Ocean State poorly in the area of taxation and regulations. Massachusetts and Connecticut ranked even worse. Massachusetts was ranked 47th and Connecticut came in at 45th place. The worst three ranked states in the survey were California, New York and Illinois. Texas, Florida and North Carolina, on the other hand, were ranked as the three best states in which to do business. What do you think about Rhode Island’s business climate? Is this a good state in which to do business?
Celebrate Mother's Day with the special women in your life.
Mother's Day is the perfect time to treat the moms, grandmas, sisters and aunts in your life! Celebrate the holiday, which falls on Sunday, May 12 this year, by enjoying a delicious brunch or dinner at a favorite restaurant in Portsmouth. We asked local residents on Portsmouth Patch's Facebook page where to take mom. Here's a few suggestions they made: Melville Grille Fieldstone's Grille Scampi Graziano's 501 Cafe And if going out isn't your style, a chocolate chip pancake breakfast in bed will brighten any mom's day. TELL US: Where are you taking your mom to brunch on Mother's Day? If so, where are you celebrating? Share in the comments below.
Mother’s Day is coming. Are you ready? Here are a couple ideas for where to find Mother's Day gifts at Portsmouth businesses.
Here are several businesses to check out for Mother's Day gifts, such as places to get locally-grown flowers, places with speciality gifts or just make your mom an herb garden! 1. The Portsmouth Shop 2. Domina's Agway 3. Island Garden Shop 4. DeCastro and Son's Farm 5. Carlone's Florist 6. SpaVana (gift certificate for spa) What are you buying mom this Mother's Day? Tell us below!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Portsmouth schools will test out a new surveillance system in response to the shooting in Newtown, CT.
Portsmouth school officials were quick to examine Portsmouth's own security only days after last December's shooting in Newtown, CT. School officials in Portsmouth immediately looked for ways to increase security after the deadliest school shooting in recent U.S. history. Nearly six months later, in a decision with Orwellian connotations, the Portsmouth School District will try out a new security system. The new security system asks teachers to upload photos and videos from their classrooms in the event of an emergency, reports The Associated Press. Portsmouth School Superintendent will then be able to watch the footage and notify first responders, according to the article. The surveillance system is called VizSafe, which is produced…
Monday, May 6, 2013
West Main Pizza in Portsmouth will be closed for another month, says owner.
"Bored," was the one word West Main Pizza co-owner Gary Rahilly used when asked how he was doing after a fire closed his Portsmouth pizza business. Since the fire, Rahilly has been looking for things to do in the meantime. He was found Tuesday mowing the lawn behind the one-story West Main Pizza restaurant while Middletown-based Paradise Restoration workers continued to clean the inside. A white sign, reading "Sorry we are closed due to a small fire," stood next to the front door. "It was an unfortunate accident, but I will be back in business," Rahilly vowed. West Main Pizza is a popular eatery along West Main Road in Portsmouth, especially after Portsmouth Little League games in the summer and a favorite place among workers at the …
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West Main Pizza
1620 W Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
If you're looking for places to enjoy authentic Mexican music and enchiladas on May 5, Portsmouth Patch has you covered.
Cue up the mariachi band—Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. The celebration of Mexican heritage on May 5 is sometimes mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day. However, Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, a turning point in Mexican history and freedom. In the U.S., it is celebrated by observing Mexican culture through food, drinks and dancing. If you are looking for a fiesta with margaritas, live bands and authentic food, read on for the best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Portsmouth. Here's our pick for where to celebrate in Portsmouth: TELL US: Where do you plan to celebrate on May 5? Share in the comments below!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Rhode Island Boat Show takes place this weekend, May 4-5, at different locations throughout the Ocean State. Here's what you need to know before you go.
A statewide boat show will sail throughout Rhode Island this Saturday and Sunday, May 4 to 5. The annual Rhode Island Boat Show will include five different venues with one ultimate goal - to showcase the Ocean State as a leading recreational boating destination with a diverse group of boating businesses, facilities and products. Here's what you need to know before you go. WHEN Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE ADMISSION Admission and parking are free. LOCAL EXHIBITORS Maritime Solutions Inflatable Xperts of Portsmouth; Feedom Boat Club of Portsmouth; Vanquish Boats of Portsmouth. For more information, click here.
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379 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI
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99 Poppasquash Rd, Bristol, RI
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John Vit
7:21 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
It should be Tom Brady is riding with Team Brandon of Pirate Cove Marina. GO BRANDON! more ›