Aquidneck Growers' Market Finds Winter Home

The market will be held at the Easton's Beach Rotunda in Newport every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 :30 p.m.

Public Invited To Celebration For Newport's Italian Sister City

Visitors from Imperia, Italy will be visiting the CIty By the Sea this week.

Newport Daffodillion Handing Out Free Daffodil Bulbs

The city-wide beautification campaign is once again handing out bags of free daffodil bulbs, just in time for fall planting.

Tour d’Elegance To Parade Through Newport Oct. 5

Expect heavy delays and road closures throughout the day.

Rhode Island Priests, Catholics On The Decline: Bishop Tobin

New data from Bishop Thomas Tobin shows just how much weekend mass attendance and sacraments have declined over the past few years.

Sept. 12 Marks 66th Anniversary Of JFK's Newport Wedding

More than 800 guests crowded into St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Newport to witness the historic union.

4 Bridges Ride Returns This Weekend

Bikers will trek 26 miles, crossing the Verrazzano, Pell, Sakonnet and Mt. Hope bridges.

Newport Holding Fall Recycling Day At Easton's Beach

Come get rid of household hazardous waste, rigid plastic, E-waste and more on September 28.

Where To Commemorate 9/11 In Rhode Island

Ceremonies and memorials across Rhode Island will honor the 2,997 people who were killed in the 9/11 terror attacks.

City Of Newport Launching New Emergency Alert System

The new system is set to launch in early October.

MLK Community Center: Volunteers Needed

The MLK Community Center is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Newport Marathon and Pell Bridge Run.

Newport nonprofits win grants to help young and old

Aquidneck Community Table​ and the Salvation Army​ receive $10,000 grants from the Rhode Island Foundation.

8 Rhode Island Red Cross Volunteers Deployed As Dorian Takes Aim

Eight volunteers from the Rhode Island branch of the American Red Cross have been deployed to Florida, South Carolina and Georgia.

Overcoming The Cancer Odds: Patch PM

Also: Portsmouth Schools adopt new dress code | RIPTA fall schedule | Upcoming eco-depots across Rhode Island.

'Harbor Lights' To Illuminate Newport Waterfront

Come stroll the Newport waterfront and enjoy the glow of illuminated boats, restaurants and businesses.

Algae Bloom Closes Waterways In Cranston, Newport, Portsmouth

Swimming, boating and fishing should be avoided in seven Rhode Island waterways, including three in Roger Williams Park.

New Restrooms Drop Into Newport's Miantonomi Park

The new restrooms are identical to those at the Cliff Walk's 40 Steps.

Jamestown Man Raises $54k With 23-Mile Swim

Ben Tuff swam around Jamestown to raise money for Clean Ocean Access.

Best Of July: Rhode Island's Most-Read Patch Stories

From a massive Newport estate to Kermit's surprise Folk Festival appearance, here are some of the most-read stories from July.

Chepachet Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Chief: Patch PM

Also: Newport beach looking for lifeguards | Newport Grand to be redeveloped | Lightning possible cause of Narragansett house fire.

Local History Is Well-Served By Elizabeth Sulock

Curator of Living History at the Newport Historical Society, she is one of "Providence Business News’" '40 Under Forty.'

Rhode Island Is The U.S.'s Least Violent State: Patch PM

Also: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing | Newport folk festival returns July 26 | Utility companies required to fix roads

Rhode Island Named Most Peaceful State In US

Lousiana came in last, named the most violent state by USA Today.

Baby Porcupine Born At Roger Williams Park Zoo: Patch PM

Also: Invasive plant threatens Cranston pond | RI hiding 911 recordings | Newport police department launches free summer camp

Newport Police Department Launches Free Summer Camp

The free, week-long program will feature crafts, sailing, tours of Fort Adams and a cruise on the tall ship Oliver Hazard Perry.

Rhode Island Boy's Man Cave Dream A Reality: Patch PM

Also: FAA investigating weekend plane crash | Rhode Island gas prices drop one cent | Local teens complete Police Explorers program

RI Ranked Among Least Patriotic States In America

A new survey found Rhode Island residents have one of the lowest average military enlistees.

'Alien' Sightings In The Ocean State: Patch PM

Also: New Zealand principal visits Coventry | North Kingstown police search for missing man | What to recycle this Fourth of July.

Race on Over, the 16th Annual Seaside Gala, Held

The triple crown inspired event benefitted health and human services programs of East Bay Community Action Program

MLK Community Center Presents 'Keeper of the Dream' Awards

The MLK Center celebrated their 97th year of service, released their annual report, and awarded 3 community partners with special awards.

50 Rhode Island Clergy Accused Of Sexually Abusing Children

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence released a list of 50 priests "credibly accused" of sex abuse. Nineteen are living; 31 are dead.

Aquidneck Growers Market Takes Over Newport's Memorial Boulevard

The year-round farmer's market takes to the streets of Newport every Wednesday afternoon during the summer months.

Dig Into Newport's Past Through Common Burying Ground Tours

Newport's Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission will hold tours of the historic cemetery every weekend this summer.

Whitehorne House Museum News; SummerFestRI Set; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Newport County Organizations Awarded $285,000 In Grants

The Rhode Island Foundation awarded $285,000 in grants to organizations in Middletown, Newport and Portsmouth.

Rhode Island Named One Of The Least Affordable States

A new report from WalletHub names Rhode Island as the fourth-worst state in terms of affordability.

Whitehorne House Museum Is Getting Upgrade

The Newport Restoration Foundation is using a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to improve its visitor experience.

Rhode Island Man Wins $1 Million: Patch PM

Check out the latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Rhode Island DEM Asks Residents To Report Female Turkey Sightings

DEM biologists are looking to record the number of poults, or young female turkey hens without a brood of babies.

Parking Passes On Sale For Easton's Beach In Newport

It's beach season! 2018 parking rates will be in place until June 30.