Check out what is going on this week in Middletown
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency offers a floodplain mapping tool to zero in on your neighborhood.
A new, statewide poll shows a majority of Rhode Islander voters oppose the toll placed on the new Sakonnet River Bridge.
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Alex and Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian said she was unaware of the grant and withdrew it after she read media reports.
Multistate settlement also implements policy changes.
Middletown Firefighter Rebbeca Fisher was promoted to fire captain Monday night.
The concert series held at the Newport Yachting Center are threatened unless council permits a noise variance exception, says Paul O’Reilly, President of Newport Harbor Corporation.
Here's a look at what's open and closed Monday, Nov. 11.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Measure would remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists
The federal government has released $20 million to Rhode Island for home energy assistance.
If I were elected Middletown town council president, the first thing I would do is ______.
Rep. Peter F. Martin (Newport) and Rep. Marvin L. Abney (Newport, Middletown) traveled to Texas to honor the 39th Flying Squadron, which was deployed in 1942.
The Portsmouth Town Council voted unanimously Monday to reject a wrongful death claim filed by the attorney of Brenda Raposa, mother of the late Craig Raposa.
The project will examine the hydrologic functioning of the river, saltmarsh and coastal habitat conditions, water quality, and flooding issues
Marijuana has been decriminalized in Rhode island. Should full legalization be next?
Scammers are looking to take advantage of Red Sox fans' excitement, Rhode Island's attorney general warns.
Rep. Dennis Canario (Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) recommends a forensic audit of the quasi-governmental agency, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.
The government office in charge of approving new craft beers and breweries has closed leaving some small breweries in limbo.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has established a new policy to collect its 10-cent toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
The Pentagon announced Saturday it would call most of its 350,000 furloughed civilian workers across the country back to their jobs.
Monday's strong winds could cause power outages.
Mars rover in danger of going dark thanks to furloughs at NASA.
About 9 percent of Middletown households are at risk for experiencing a disruption in SNAP benefits as a result of the government shutdown.
The state Republican Party plans to raffle off an M-16 style weapon Sunday. Is this an an appropriate fundraiser for a political party? Tell us in comments.
Food stamps, child care services and small business assistance could all be canceled or delayed if the federal government shutdown is prolonged.
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge will be closed due to the government shutdown.
The Roger Williams Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Corridor are among those that may be impacted by a shutdown.
Less beltway traffic, no museum visits, but you'll still get your mail. Local reps blame the crisis on the Tea Party.
Frank Lema was considered "good guy" who looked out for the younger guys on the Middletown Police Department.
A man died last night after he was struck by a government vehicle on the Newport Naval Base Thursday.
There are no federal age restrictions on e-cigarettes and no rules about advertising those products to youths.
The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.
Tell us: Should the state require water authorities to provide early notification of possible contamination?