This Week In Portsmouth: Celebrity Sightings, Things To Do

Hey Portsmouth, happy Sunday! Here's a look at what you may have missed around Rhode Island over the past few days.

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First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 68.

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Here are some other top stories from the Portsmouth area:

1. Going apple picking in Newport County? Check out these four spots. (newportri.com)
2. Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick spotted at Providence eatery (WJAR)
3. What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: Things to do, live music, and more (Sept. 10 – 12) (What'sUpNewp)
4. Things to do: Block Party, Clambake, and a Scavenger Hunt (SouthCoastToday.com)
5. Newport Playhouse closed through October due to Ida flooding (What'sUpNewp)
6. Brown dean praises Biden vaccination plan (The Boston Globe)

Portsmouth Patch Notebook

• Portsmouth Police RI: "Happening now at Portsmouth Police HQ! Come by and grab a drawstring backpack from officers and hair cut vouchers. First come first serve!" (Facebook)
• Portsmouth Police RI: "Newport County Police Departments made a total of (9) arrests for Driving Under the influence, conducted (413) motor vehicle stops, and issued (99) traffic citations and 314 warnings over the Labor Day weekend. This Labor Day weekend DUI..." (Facebook)
• Portsmouth Free Public Library: "We know everyone has been very concerned about the Children's Room, and we appreciate all of your support and well wishes over the past week! We have had the room "dried" out, but a lot of work is still left to be done. Our elevator has ..." (Facebook)
• Portsmouth Free Public Library: "Our hours are expanding as we enter the school year. Hope to see you soon!" (Facebook)
• Common Fence Point: "CFP Weekend Update - https://mailchi.mp/bf570877d738/2021-09-10-newsletter-art-opening-and-community-meeting" (Facebook)

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— Rachel Nunes

About me: Rachel is a lifelong Rhode Islander with a soft spot for the ocean and baby animals. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2017 with degrees in Journalism, Political Science and French. She worked at several news outlets in Rhode Island before coming to Patch in January 2019. She loves exploring all of Rhode Island's many food offerings, biking and traveling to warm places.

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