It's a federal holiday today.
Miss a story on Newport Patch last week? Here's a roundup of some of what we posted.
Plus, a Newport woman is charged with DUI after a crash and a Tiverton man is rescued from icy waters.
With the Connecticut earthquakes shaking up Rhode Island, Patch set out to see why the earth quakes and how bad it can get in New England.
Rebecca Bertrand, director of development for the museum, has been selected to participate in an emerging leaders program.
East Bay Community Action Program's Newport food pantry will have new hours beginning Jan. 22, 2015
In a "strategically innovative funding solution," the city and state have devised a way to detour a federal highway fund backlog.
A roundup of some of the top stories on Newport Patch so far this week.
With gas prices still plummeting, Patch has a few suggestions for what you can get with your newfound cash.
The social media site pairs with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in an effort to bring more missing kids safely home.
The Newport Stopover is scheduled for May 5-17, 2015.
Congressman David N. Cicilline is hosting public workshops to get input from Rhode Island First District voters through January.
The severity of flu season this year prompts one Rhode Island Bishop to consider making changes to mass.
Drop your child off at the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a week of fun & learning about nature & animals!
Did you feel it?
Most of the state won't see any snow until later tonight. Not much accumulation is expected.
A roundup of some of the top stories on Newport Patch last week.
Plus, Coventry firefighters will work longer and pay more in health insurance in bankruptcy plan.
Movoto asked a group of West Coasters to pronounce Rhode Island town names like Quonochontaug and Scituate and the results are hilarious.
Frostbite and hypothermia can set in fast. A handy chart from The National Weather Service shows just how quickly you should head inside.
The painting, by Julie Gearan, depicts now former Governor Lincoln Chafee.
The National Weather Service issued a rare wind chill alert for the area.
The Newport Zoning Board approved a controversial plan to build a welcome center at The Breakers mansion but the legal fight isn't over yet.
National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed 14 percent of Rhode Islanders surveyed smoked marijuana in the past month.
Join us at NBS for a fun and interactive family winter walk on our trails!
There's also a chance of snow.
Wind chills are expected to fall below zero.
Thunderstorms and power outages are possible Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Plus, a million-dollar lottery ticket is sold and a photo of President Obama in Newport is called one of the year's best photos.
Animal welfare groups in Newport and Middletown will share more than $52,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation.
Vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds must now use the right outside lane only on the Claiborne Pell Bridge.
Plus, a Newport boy dies after collapsing at basketball practice and three are hospitalized after a fiery crash.
There will be hot coffee thanks to Empire Tea and Coffee. Be there at 9 a.m.
A roundup of some of the recent headlines on Newport Patch so far this week.
Foreman collapsed during basketball practice on Tuesday.
President Obama watching a sunset at Brenton Point has been chosen by White House photographer Pete Souza as one of 2014's best.
Instead, the Navy is considering installing solar panels on Navy property.
Plus, a Coventry man wins $35,000 in the lottery.