Portsmouth seniors brave rain at graduation ceremony
Portmouth High School graduates faced a soggy outdoor ceremony as Tropical Storm Andrea drenched the area, moving the event to the gymnasium where 222 seniors and more than 1,500 guests attended. Alexander Costa, 18, spoke proudly of the school, its staff, and his plan to attend Stonehill College, while participating in unified volleyball and summer Challenger League work.
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Portsmouth High School
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Stonehill College
Graduation 2013 at Portsmouth High School
The Newport Daily News previews Portsmouth High School’s Friday graduation. Coverage includes Friday ceremony details, a full graduates list on Page A10, and awards, scholarships, and student profiles on Page C3. Extra ceremony photos are online at www.NewportDailyNews.com under Image Gallery.
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Newport Plans Study Of Rising Sea Levels And Grants
Newport city officials study sea level rise and grant funding for a 75,000 dollar project. The Point, Newport Harbor and Easton’s Beach face flood risk from rising seas and stronger storms. URI Sea Grant notes eight inch rise in 100 years with models predicting another one foot in 20 to 50 years. The city seeks a matching 75,000 dollar grant from Urban Sustainability Directors Network for public education and outreach.
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Newport Harbor
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University of Rhode Island
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Howington
van Beuren Charitable Foundation
North Carolina
Urban Sustainability Directors Network
North Kingstown
Rhode Island
Portsmouth appeals court denial over Sakonnet Bridge toll injunction
Portsmouth officials filed an appeal with the U.S. First Circuit after a federal judge denied a requested injunction delaying tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge while the town sues to stop them. The action follows earlier lawsuits over toll legality, EIS requirements, and construction permits for electronic tolling and related facilities.
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Portsmouth
Sakonnet River
Kevin P Gavin
U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
Ronald R. Lagueux
State Department of Transportation
DOT
Federal Highway Administration
FHWA
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Gavin
General Assembly
House Finance Committee
Herbalist Leads Jamestown Farm Tour at Watson Farm
Monday tour led by a herbalist offers visitors a chance to view rare breeds at the SVF Foundation. Attendees will learn about preservation work and animal lineages during the guided visit to Jamestown's Watson Farm.
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Watson Farm
SVF Foundation
Weather Outlook Rain Today With Mild Temperatures
Today will see rain with a high near 68 degrees. Tonight has a chance of more rain with a low around 56 degrees.
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