The government is issuing furlough notices to more than 700 civilian employees on Aquidneck Island.
A U.S. District Court judge decided ruled that the court would not block tolling on the Sakonnet River Bridge during a hearing in chambers on Wednesday.
A U.S. District Court judge has scheduled a hearing for this afternoon.
The Tiverton Town Council is considering joining Portsmouth in its lawsuit against the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and DOT Director.
Construction crews are expected to finish installing the toll gantry in Portsmouth on Friday morning.
Towns across the East Bay are endorsing a bill that would put state senators and representatives under the authority of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission.
The town of Portsmouth filed a restraining order in U.S. District Court against the implementation of bridge tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge Thursday.
Newport joined Middletown and Portsmouth to make feeding and leaving food outdoors illegal.
Middletown residents spoke in support of the town's 2013-14 budget during a hearing on Wednesday.
Residents of J.H. Dwyer Drive in Middletown are petitioning the town to make repairs.
State Treasurer Gina Raimondo said the pension changes put in place by the General Assembly have made the system more sustainable.
The Middletown Town Council approved the purchase of a $79,000 fire rescue boat to replace the town's failing one.
Parking violations are $50 this year, an increase of $25 over last year.
The ferry operator has sent a memo about his retirement to Portsmouth Town Administrator John Klimm. Services is expected to end on Dec. 1.
The federal government approves a plan for tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority voted to establish tolling rates today the Sakonnet River Bridge.
Rhode Island based employees and family members are asked to log on to a web site so the Navy knows they are safe in the aftermath of the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Newport resident Chris Edenbach, an employee of Memorial Funeral Homes, talks about what he saw Monday at Kenmore Square after the Boston bombing.
A Navy bomb unit has been sent to Boston to assist after explosions went off at the Boston Marathon finish line.
You might be eligible for reimbursement up to $300.
Today the Navy informed Save The Bay that Naval Station Newport cannot host the start to the 2013 Save The Bay Swim due to fiscal constraints imposed by federal budget sequestration
Due to the sequester and subsequent cuts to the military, this year's air show in Rhode Island has been canceled.
Rep. Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) is urging residents to testify before the House Committee on Finance.
Newport City Council passed a resolution Wednesday that supports the local surfing community's position that a project to repair the Cliff Walk should be made with minimal disruption to the waters.
Patch sat down with local attorney to evaluate a gun registration bill that would require Rhode Island gun owners to register their weapons with police and pay a $100 registration fee.
What were your thoughts on the bridge toll workshops held Saturday in Portsmouth?
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Rhode Island Chapter held a press conference last week to show support for gun control legislation.
Rep. John G. Edwards' (D-Dist. 70, Portsmouth, Tiverton) bill would require any political party or political action committee to file a report of all contributions.
Rhode Island Department of Transportation said they are 75 percent complete with the design of the project that will widen roads, add turn lanes, replace signals and improve sidewalks to the area.
The meeting will be held this Saturday
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will hold two toll workshops this Saturday in Portsmouth.
The Joint Commission on Shared Municipal Services has appointed two advisory committees to support its first steps toward helping cities and towns cut costs by working together to provide municipal services.
The schedule for the 2014 budget review process
Town Administrator Shawn Brown introduced the 2014 proposed budget on Monday night.
The legislation passed the Senate on Wednesday
The bill was introduced by Rep. Joseph McNamara of Cranston.
Did you change your Facebook page or wear red today to support same-sex marriage?
Previously Tiverton did not have a leash law, here's the poop on the new law.
A letter from Middletown Town Councilor Dick Adams
Recent goings on at the Rhode Island State House.