After six months at sea, Joe Harris' incredible circumnavigation is nearly complete. He is due to arrive Wednesday.
Crews will continue sidewalk work from Equality Park to Caleb Earl Street this week.
About 4.5 million pounds of chicken that may be contaminated with extraneous materials have been recalled from RI and elsewhere.
The acclaimed actor and filmmaker is in Newport for the filming of a new movie.
Lt. Cmdr. Mark W. Crysler relieved Lt. Cmdr. Daniel J. Twomey during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Newport Friday.
Recommendations for hiring a lawn care maintenance service this Spring.
Lt. Cmdr. Mark W. Crysler will relieve Lt. Cmdr. Daniel J. Twomey as the commanding officer of the buoy tender during a ceremony Friday.
Federal grant for purchase of a 200-ton Marine Travelift will help create 10 to 15 new jobs at Newport Shipyard, officials said.
Here's a look at all of the runners from Newport set to participate in the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Bright yellow sun in the sky, explosions of yellow daffodils on the ground. Newport Daffodil Days couldn't start any better.
The state issued an RFP on April 8 seeking a ferry operator to connect Perotti Park in Newport to the former Shooters nightclub in Providenc
The 209-foot Henry B. Bigelow, a fisheries survey ship, is permanently berthed in Newport. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed says it's a victory for RI.
Commander Dale Barnett met with members of the local American Legion Post 18 and the Artillery Company of Newport on Monday.
A project to begin upgrading the tolling infrastructure finished up a few days early. Now, attention turns to a second project in the plaza.
Big waves caused some coastal flooding on Aquidneck Island and in Narragansett on Friday.
Before snow arrives Saturday, Rhode Islanders are being drenched by heavy rain, coastal flooding and wind on Thursday.
The return of ice skating last winter at the Newport Yachting Center has paved the way for another season of skating in downtown Newport.
Bike Newport needed a new home. Butch Murray had a vacant lot. Now they're in the midst of barn raising to bring bikes to all.
"I expect Commerce will fix this" said Rep. Lauren H. Carson of Newport, chairwoman of a House commission focused on state tourism marketing
Winter ended two weeks ago but it sure feels like winter in Rhode Island right now.
IndieWhip, the company that produced a state tourism video with footage from Iceland, is poking fun in a new video.
In an interview, Andrew Aurenheimer said that he targeted printers around the world, but only "special snowflakes" at colleges complained.
Gusts could reach 50 mph and cause power outages.
Rush hour traffic is expected to be delayed. High-speed toll lane closure begins Monday, March 28.
Just when it looked like Rhode Island was just getting a dusting, the forecast has shifted. Monday morning's commute doesn't look good.
The Newport Historical Society is hosting Don N. Hagist to present a fascinating overview of how America's first direct tax reverberated.
If you missed the parade this year this video might be the next best thing.
The 60th annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade went off without a hitch on Saturday.
This year's grand marshals are William "Bill" and Karen Cardinal, respected for their charitable work—and yummy IHOP pancakes.
NSAPTF needs nominations for its annual student service and community service awards.
Sen. Jack Reed presented a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and other medals to the family of Sgt. Michael Weidemann, who died in Iraq in 2006.
Catch up with some of the stories you might have missed across Patch RI last week.
Army Sgt. Michael Weidemann died serving his country in 2006 and on Friday, his family will accept a Bronze Star and other medals.
The Maidford River saltmarsh next to Third Beach in Middletown will better withstand sea-level rise and coastal storm surges.
A roundup of some of the stories you might have missed on Patch last week.
See a pothole? Smell natural gas? Spot graffiti or garbage? Grab your phone: Report It! Newport has been released.
The event raises money for dedicated bike-friendly initiatives in the city.
Save the date of Feb. 25 to share your concerns with Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.
Rhode Island is on a winter see-saw. Snow tonight will give way to temperatures near 50 and rain Tuesday.
It hit -9 degrees at T.F. Green early Sunday morning, breaking the previous record of -7 in 1979.