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Three Local Running Events Listed in Top 100 Races in the USA

August 16, 2019August 14, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

Gray Matter Marketing is thrilled to announce that three of the company’s events have been shortlisted for the Top 100 Races in the USA by national online race review website Bibrave.com.

Season 28 of the Newport International Polo Series, presented by Brahmin, will feature Newport vs. Palm Beach at this weekend's polo match.

Polo Sports

USA faces Jamaica at this weekend’s polo match

August 16, 2019August 15, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

Season 28 of the Newport International Polo Series, presented by Brahmin, will feature USA vs. Jamaica.

Arts & Culture Sports

Polo Gala raises $35K for Newport Music Festival

August 11, 2019August 9, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

Newport Polo is pleased to report a record amount in auction proceeds from its annual charity gala, topping more than $35,000 to benefit this year’s beneficiary, the Newport Music Festival.

Polo Sports

Newport faces Washington at weekend polo match

August 10, 2019August 9, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

Season 28 of the Newport International Polo Series, presented by Brahmin, will feature Newport vs. Washington this weekend.

This Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6, are Free Fishing Days in Rhode Island. Rhode Islanders and visitors alike can fish in the state's freshwaters on both days for all species of freshwater fish, without a fishing license or trout conservation stamp.

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DEM, US Fish and Wildlife Service to host free youth fishing, kayak workshop

August 9, 2019August 8, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

DEM and the US Fish and Wildlife Service announce a free saltwater youth fishing event and a kayak fishing workshop for children and adults.

Mr. Charles Gibbons, age 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA.

Schools Sports

Portsmouth High School to hold fall sports meeting

August 7, 2019August 6, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

Portsmouth High School will hold its fall sports meeting this week. Find out more information here.

Activities for Kids Sports

Grades 1 – 8, Get Ready For Flag Football!

August 6, 2019August 5, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

Sign your child up now for this fun and safe athletic experience put on by the Portsmouth Recreation Department!

The DEM recently awarded $6.8 million in matching grants for 33 projects to reduce water pollution, flooding, and strengthen climate resilience.

Hunting Sports

Deer permits for 2019-20 hunting season now on sale

August 4, 2019August 2, 2019 Sandy McGee 0 Comments

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that permits for the deer hunting season, including the “All Outdoors” package, will go on sale starting Thursday, Aug. 1, online or at local sales agents.

Polo Sports