A roundup of some of the top stories on Newport Patch last week.
Plus: trash and recycling collection is delayed.
The forecast for the storm on Monday keeps nudging the snowfall totals up.
Plus, Cranton's mayor is battling an infection and a dog goes missing after a housebreak.
The ship toppled over while in dry dock in Newport during this week's blizzard. The goal is to raise $900,000.
Join us at NBS for a fun and interactive family winter walk on our trails!
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering grants to Newport County nonprofits. The deadline is Feb. 20.
A Johnston resident set up his iPhone to record a time-lapse video of the blizzard this week to "capture the essence of the storm."
The city extended the ban to give crews more time to clear streets.
Patch readers have offered some ideas on where to go sledding.
Still, Governor Gina Raimondo is asking Rhode Islanders to stay off the road unless absolutely necessary.
The meeting will be rescheduled to a later date.
The replica warship was hauled out at Newport Shipyard when it tipped over in blizzard conditions.
Governor Gina Raimondo said the travel ban will stay in place for the time being.
All are invited to listen in to the story of how the historic Blue Garden in Newport, R.I.
Yes, the sun will come out tomorrow, but first we need to face more blizzard conditions today.
Rhode Island woke up to about a foot of snow across the state with more to come. The message from state and local officials: Stay home today
Serve Rhode Island is signing up volunteers to help shovel out the elderly and disabled.
The bridges will remain closed indefinitely during the storm.
Coastal flooding is likely during high tide after midnight tonight.
What's open? Closed? Everything related to the major snowstorm hitting Newport.
"Stay home, hunker down, let us do our work, plow these roads. . .and keep people safe," said Governor Gina Raimondo.
More than 11,000 people suffer injuries each year shoveling snow.
Antifreeze is highly toxic to people and animals.
There's the possibility of widespread power outages during the blizzard.
When will the snow really start to pick up?
City officials are gearing up for the blizzard that is expected to hammer Rhode Island through Tuesday night.
If there was a storm worth running out for bread and milk, this is it.
Plus, a man is charged with stealing $1,300 worth of toothbrushes and Rogaine.
The heavy, wet snow will be accompanied by rain. Exact accumulations were still unclear.
A roundup of some of the top stories on Newport Patch so far this week.
Give a hug, do a favor, cheer up a friend to win cash prizes in the Community Against Bullying in Schools “Random Act of Kindness” contest.
A new Wallet Hub report breaks down costs of smoking in each state over a smoker’s lifetime. Hint: It’s a lot of money.
The National Weather Service said there is still uncertainty about the storm.
The virtual schoolhouse is used to train fleet Sailors and reflects the Navy's efforts to use technology to improve training and save money.
Drop your child off at the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a week of fun & learning about nature & animals!
More than 60 percent of Rhode Island residents take time to relax – leaving the state one of the most “emotionally recharged,” a study finds
The award follows his Eagle Scout project at Fort Adams State Park where he cleared and improved landscaping atop the southwest bastion.
The event is from 4 to 5 p.m.