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House Hunt

House Hunt: 4 Open Houses This Weekend
by Mary Alexandre
Address Price Open House 195 Ferry Landing Cir. $579,000 6/3, Noon-2 p.m. 98 Ferry Landing Cir. $525,000 6/3, Noon-2 p.m.  101 Ferry Landing Cir. $499,000 6/3, Noon-2 p.m. 1452 West Main Rd. $135,000 6/2, 10 a.m. - Noon

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Columns

The Parent's Perspective

By Andrea McDonald
Shopping for a Son's Perfect Prom Suit Leads to Memorable Day at Mall
Weekly Column Leads to Conversation About Judgement
Portsmouth Mom Questions Why Her Kids Think She "Sucks"
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Our Local Harvest

By Jessica Walsh
This July Fourth, Put 'Local' on the Barbie
Get to Know Aquidneck Island Greens
How to Tame Spring Greens
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Island Eating

By Jeannette Bessinger
Spotlight Profile: Mary Weaver Cooks Up New Ideas for Raising Chickens, Farming
Bridging the Change of Seasons with Slow-Cooked Artichokes
Warming Meals for Portsmouth's Cold, Winter Nights
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Portsmouth Living

By Christina Lantz
It's Not Really Goodbye
Tween Crush Gives Sense of Belonging
You Can't Sell Your Snacks And Eat Them Too!
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Fresh Angles

By Ray Dutra
Rain or Shine, Week-Long Fishing Tournament for Fallen Newport County Hero to Start Friday
Even the Blues Get the Blues
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You Ask...Patch Answers!

By Stephanie Wheeler
What Do Portsmouth Farmers Do During the Winter?
What is the History Behind the Union Church?
What Can I Do with My Stir-Crazy Children Over Winter Break?
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Pet Project

By Sarah Fernandez
Viewfinder: Potter League Sees 'Coup de Cat' As Population Soars
Potter League Dealt a Full House and World-Famous Trainer
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Summer Heat
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About Town

By Jennifer Nicole Sullivan
Aquidneck Island's New Year's Eve Guide
Shop, See, Taste and More Around the Island This Weekend
Big Flicks with R.I. Connections
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The Homefront

By L. A. Raymond
Salvation Army Marches On Long After the Holidays
Gratitude Extends to Those Serving, As Well as Families
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Glass by Glass, Bite by Bite

By Carolyn F. Horan
Sparkle Tonight with World Class Toast of the Town
Wine Recipes for Holiday Party Drinks
2010 Gift Guide: Local Vineyards Offer Holiday Spirits
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The Towns Around Us

By Lindsay Wilkes-Edrington
More Retail on the Way? Some Residents Say No Thanks.
Suspected Murderer Joel Beaulieu Pleads Not Guilty; Tuesday Morning Fire Cleanup Continues
Pit Bull Gets a Bad Rap; MLK Center Marches On
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Daily PatchCast

By Lindsay Wilkes-Edrington
Water Main Break, Chlorine Leak, 5-Car Pileup and More
Police Investigate Bank Robbery; School Roof Installation Complete by Weekend
PatchCast: Ice Rescue Training and More Details on Drug Bust
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PatchCast

By Lindsay Wilkes-Edrington
Weekly PatchCast: Cow Runs Loose, Pub Catches Fire and an Ironman Record Holder Returns Home
Weekly PatchCast: Cow Runs Loose, Pub Catches Fire and an Ironman Record Holder Returns Home
Weekly PatchCast: Cow Runs Loose, Pub Catches Fire and an Ironman Record Holder Returns Home
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House Hunt

House Hunt: 4 Open Houses This Weekend
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5 Things To Know Today

By Sandy McGee
This Weekend: USA Vs. England in Polo, Labor Day Fun at the Audubon
Thursday: Library Closed Today; Sakonnet Vineyards Summer Music Night
Wednesday: Democratic Candidates Night; Windmill Wednesday
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

By Mary Alexandre
Enjoy a Cup of Tea or Meet Queen Flutterby This Week in Portsmouth
Go Fly a Kite, Go Bargain Hunting or Walk to the Beat of a Native American Drum
Wear Green and Red, Let Kids Dig in the Dirt and Eat Cereal for Dinner
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Moms Talk

What Are Your Fall Family Traditions?
Toy Guns: Should Kids Play With Them?
How Will You Talk to Your Kids About 9/11?
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5 Things to Know This Week

By Sandy McGee
Monday: Sunny in the High 60s, Town Council Meets
Monday: Prom Dress Party, Dance at RWU
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OMG PD

By Lindsay Wilkes-Edrington
OMG PD: Yukon Jack, Assault Over Crack, Repeat Contact
Man Gets Tasered on Christmas Day
Woman Dances, Shoplifts Her Way Onto Santa’s Naughty List
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to Editor: Open Space Committee Supports ALT Proposal
Letter to Editor: Why We Need to Restore Fiscal Responsibility
Letter: PCC Opposes Opening of Medical Marijuana Centers
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Question of the Week

By Sandy McGee
Do You Think The Town Could Have Improved Communications During Irene?
Question of the Week: Is There Room in Town for the PCC and PPC?
Who Should Pick the Next Town Administrator: Residents or a Search Firm?
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Patch Passport

Venture Out in 30 Minutes: McCoy Stadium [VIDEO]
Venture Out in 15 Minutes to Battleship Cove [VIDEO]
Dining Around the World
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Gardening 101

Give Dad A Gift He Will Enjoy in the Yard and the Kitchen!
Invite Wildlife into the Garden
Invite Wildlife into the Garden
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