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1 Dead, 3 Seriously Injured After Partial Building Collapse in Portsmouth

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) -- A 15-year-old girl has died and three other people suffered significant injuries after a partial building collapse happened during a graduation party at the Portuguese American Citizens Club in Portsmouth Saturday evening. Assistant Fire Chief Howie Tighe said they were called to Power Street just after 5:30 p.m. for reports of a partial building collapse and people trapped underneath the front stairwell. The three peo…See the Story

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Motorcyclist Dies After Portsmouth Crash

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) —A 36-year-old Middletown man has died several days after a motorcycle crash in Portsmouth. The man, identified Tuesday as Juan Pablo Garcia Castro, was involved in the crash around 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. ALSO READ: Bryant graduate killed in Johnston motorcycle crash According to police, Garcia Castro was riding north on West Main Road and turned onto Route 24 using the left lane. At the curve of the on-ramp, p…See the Story

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Records Don't Show when Portsmouth Club Was Last Inspected

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — The town of Portsmouth has released 70 pages' worth of documents after a partial collapse at the Portuguese American Citizens Club that left a 15-year-old dead and four others injured. The documents stretch back to the 1970s, but a review by 12 News revealed that none of them show whether the structure was inspected. On Saturday, the Portsmouth Fire Department said the concrete landing of a 14-foot staircase at the entr…See the Story

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GoFundMe Launched for Portsmouth Teen in ICU With Life-Threatening Injuries After Graduation Party Tragedy - Newport Buzz

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Newport Buzz GoFundMe Launched for Portsmouth Teen in ICU With Life-Threatening Injuries After Graduation Party Tragedy A GoFundMe has been launched for 17-year-old Aaron Delgado, a Portsmouth High School junior who remains in the ICU following the devastating incident last weekend at the Portuguese American Citizens Club. Aaron has already undergone four surgeries at Rhode Island Hospital and faces a long road to recovery, according to her aunt…GoFundMe · PortsmouthRead Article

Portsmouth Community Mourns Teen Killed in Portuguese Club Collapse

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — A memorial continues to grow with flowers, candles, and heartfelt messages as the Portsmouth community grieves the loss of a high school student following a partial building collapse over the weekend. A 15-year-old girl was killed and four others were injured when part of the Portuguese American Citizens Club collapsed Saturday evening. BACKGROUND: 1 dead, several injured after partial building collapse in Portsmou…Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthSee the Story

Portsmouth boy welcomed by classmates after final day of cancer treatment

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — After more than 800 days, a brave Portsmouth boy completed his final day of cancer treatment at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. On Monday, a motorcade, led by the Portsmouth Police Department, transported 8-year-old Grant Dion from the hospital to Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart. He was greeted by classmates and staff who cheered with bells and whistles to celebrate the milestone. "We were proud to stand with his…Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Portsmouth Boys Lacrosse clinches first Division 2 State Championship - What's Up Newp

Portsmouth High School’s boys lacrosse team clinched its first state championship, beating East Greenwich 15-6 in the Rhode Island Division 2 final at Brown University on Saturday (June 7). The Patriots jumped to an early four-goal lead, but East Greenwich fought back to tie it up. Portsmouth holds a slim 5-4 advantage at halftime. In […] The post Portsmouth Boys Lacrosse clinches first Division 2 State Championship appeared first on What's Up N…Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Portsmouth edges Middletown 10-9 in thrilling lacrosse semifinal - What's Up Newp

Portsmouth High School’s boys lacrosse team is heading to the Division 2 state championship after a nail-biting 10-9 overtime win against Middletown in the semifinals. The game, held at Gaudet Middle School, kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams traded goals throughout regulation time. Chase Pascoe emerged as the hero for […] The post Portsmouth edges Middletown 10-9 in thrilling lacrosse semifinal appeared first on What's Up Newp.Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Hinckley Broadens Chesapeake Presence with Acquisition of Campbell’s Boatyard at Bachelor Point

A Natural Alignment of Values PORTSMOUTH, RI, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Hinckley Company, America’s foremost yacht brand, today announced the acquisition of Campbell’s Boatyard at Bachelor Point, a storied marine facility in Oxford, Maryland. This milestone deepens Hinckley’s Chesapeake Bay presence and represents a continued commitment to building enduring relationships with boaters through world-class service, thoug…Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthSee the Story

Obituary: Ronald Murdock - What's Up Newp

Ronald (Ron) Murdock, who made his home in Portsmouth, RI, died on May 24, 2025, from complications due to Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. He was 65. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ron’s youth and early adult years were spent in a variety of settings before settling in Burlington, VT, in his teen years. A graduate of […] The post Obituary: Ronald Murdock appeared first on What's Up Newp.Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

Ford CEO opens up on career challenge & says he knew job 'might not work out'

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THE boss of Ford has admitted he wasn’t sure he was cut out to lead the company and nearly turned down the job. Jim Farley said he had “a lot of self-doubt” when offered the CEO role in 2020 and feared it might end badly. ReutersFarley became CEO of the Detroit-based company on October 1, 2020[/caption] The bombshell confession came during a speech to graduating seniors at Portsmouth Abbey School in Rhode Island on May 25. Farley, 62, told the c…Portsmouth, Rhode Island · PortsmouthRead Article

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