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Portsmouth Herald
usatoday.com > story > news > local > 02/19/2026 > portsmouth-council-votes-to-address-housing-crisis-with-action-plan > 88737893007

Portsmouth council votes to address 'housing crisis' with action plan

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (71+ words) City Councilor Kate Cook urged creating a Housing Action Plan, stating Portsmouth is dealing with a real "housing crisis." ... PORTSMOUTH " The City Council voted Feb. 17 to approve a motion to create a Housing Action Plan by July. City Councilor Kate…...

The Providence Journal
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > 03/02/2026 > xaykham-khamsyvoravong-enters-ri-lieutenant-governor-race > 88935267007

Newport Councilman Xaykham Khamsyvoravong announces run for lieutenant governor

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (414+ words) NEWPORT " A former Newport mayor with the longest name in Rhode Island politics has jumped into the already crowded race for lieutenant governor and made health care his signature issue. His full name is Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong, but he is…...

Newport Daily News
usatoday.com > story > news > education > 02/13/2026 > newport-middletown-appoint-residents-to-regionalization-committee > 88646515007

Newport, Middletown name members to regionalization committee

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (198+ words) The Academic Integration Advisory Committee was initially proposed in March 2025 in a Newport City Council resolution. Newport, Middletown name members to regionalization committee The committee that will be tasked with evaluating the potential pros and cons of regionalization between Newport…...

usatoday.com
usatoday.com > story > news > state > 02/06/2026 > nh-house-vote-claim-portsmouth-naval-shipyard-from-maine > 88535144007

NH House again votes to claim Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from Maine

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (112+ words) Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to the contrary, NH House members have again voted to claim Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is in New Hampshire. NH House again votes to claim Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from Maine CONCORD " Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling…...

usatoday.com
usatoday.com > story > news > crime > 02/03/2026 > school-committee-reviewing-feedback-from-former-state-police-colonel > 88490966007

Newport gets report from former state police colonel on student abuse

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (442+ words) NEWPORT " Former state police colonel Steven O'Donnell has provided written feedback to Newport schools officials on his investigation into the district's response to the abuse of a student with special needs and other incidents at Rogers High School in late…...

usatoday.com
usatoday.com > story > news > local > 02/03/2026 > portsmouth-high-schools-students-walkout-ice-protest > 88488725007

Portsmouth High School students walk out to protest ICE

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (123+ words) Portsmouth High School seniors organize a student walkout from classes to take a stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions. Portsmouth High School students walk out to protest ICE PORTSMOUTH " Three Portsmouth High School seniors " Lyla Caldwell, Luci DiMeco and…...

Newport Daily News
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > government > 01/29/2026 > newport-issues-focus-of-city-council-legislative-joint-meeting > 88400227007

Where does Newport need help at the state level? Councilors make a plea.

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (745+ words) In a small state like Rhode Island, state politics and local politics go hand-in-hand. Policies from the State House might have unexpected consequences at the local level, and pressure from municipalities can make or break some bills." In attendance were…...

Newport Daily News
usatoday.com > story > news > politics > government > 01/26/2026 > newport-city-council-to-consider-real-estate-conveyance-fee > 88320170007

Newport City Council to consider real estate conveyance fee

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (287+ words) A resolution aimed at kickstarting the creation of both the program and fee will be presented to the council at its regular meeting on Jan. 28. Newport City Council to consider real estate conveyance fee Newport City Council is considering creating…...

USA Today
usatoday.com > press-release > story > 24150 > vance-thompson-vision-brings-research-driven-glaucoma-care-to-alexandria-minnesota

Vance Thompson Vision Brings Research-Driven Glaucoma Care to Alexandria, Minnesota

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (949+ words) ALEXANDRIA, MN " January 24, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " For those with both glaucoma and cataracts, combined surgery may be the most efficient solution. MIGS techniques are often performed during cataract surgery through the same incision, allowing patients to address two vision issues in one…...

USA Today
usatoday.com > press-release > story > 24144 > fresh-move-media-named-best-marketing-agency-in-richmond-va-by-expertise-com

Fresh Move Media Named Best Marketing Agency in Richmond VA by Expertise.com

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (790+ words) Fresh Move Media has been named the Best Marketing Agency in Richmond VA according to Expertise.com, recognizing the agency's expertise, credibility, and consistent results for businesses across the Richmond region. "This recognition reflects the way our team approaches marketing…...