Portsmouth Year In Review: 2019's Top Stories

PORTSMOUTH, RI — Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2019 and recalling some of the biggest news stories from the year. From a very special milestone for a local lawmaker to a confirmed tornado, it was a busy year in Portsmouth. What follows is a list of some defining moments covered by Portsmouth Patch in 2019.

National Weather Service Confirms Portsmouth Tornado

The EF-0 tornado was the first recorded in Newport County since record-keeping started in 1950, the NWS said.

State Police, Bystanders Rescue Jumper Below Mt. Hope Bridge

A state police detective and two bystanders rescued a woman from the water below the Mount Hope Bridge this week.

Rep. John Edwards Donates 100th Gallon to RI Blood Center

Representative John Edwards has become one of just five donors to give 800 times to the Rhode Island Blood Center.

Portsmouth School Committee Approves New Student Dress Code

Hundreds of people signed a petition that said the policy "show[s] inequality to our young women."

Mother, 3 Children Rescued From Submerged Vehicle In Portsmouth

Portsmouth police pulled the vehicle from the water after the 30-year-old woman drove into the reservoir.