The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency offers a floodplain mapping tool to zero in on your neighborhood.
A new, statewide poll shows a majority of Rhode Islander voters oppose the toll placed on the new Sakonnet River Bridge.
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Alex and Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian said she was unaware of the grant and withdrew it after she read media reports.
The City of Newport has launched a social media called Engage Newport.
Multistate settlement also implements policy changes.
Middletown Firefighter Rebbeca Fisher was promoted to fire captain Monday night.
Six firefighters were recognized by Newport City Council for saving the life of a Texas man last winter.
A resolution to address perceived increase in aggressive solicitation did not get approval by Newport City Council Wednesday.
The concert series held at the Newport Yachting Center are threatened unless council permits a noise variance exception, says Paul O’Reilly, President of Newport Harbor Corporation.
The Newport City Council will discuss a possible aggressive solicitation ordinance.
Here's a look at what's open and closed Monday, Nov. 11.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Measure would remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists
The City of Newport seeks candidates for several boards and commissions.
The federal government has released $20 million to Rhode Island for home energy assistance.
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Rep. Peter F. Martin (Newport) and Rep. Marvin L. Abney (Newport, Middletown) traveled to Texas to honor the 39th Flying Squadron, which was deployed in 1942.
Mayor Harry Winthrop said Councilor Michael Farley's techniques are like a "school yard bully."
Marijuana has been decriminalized in Rhode island. Should full legalization be next?
Scammers are looking to take advantage of Red Sox fans' excitement, Rhode Island's attorney general warns.
Rep. Dennis Canario (Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) recommends a forensic audit of the quasi-governmental agency, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Councilor Michael Farley said the city manager failed to renegotiate the Newport Yacht Club lease despite a council directive
Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.
The government office in charge of approving new craft beers and breweries has closed leaving some small breweries in limbo.
Newport City Council is expected to vote next week on the terms of a 30 year lease with the Newport Yacht Club.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has established a new policy to collect its 10-cent toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
The Pentagon announced Saturday it would call most of its 350,000 furloughed civilian workers across the country back to their jobs.
Monday's strong winds could cause power outages.
There is an immediate opening on the Newport Zoning Board
Mars rover in danger of going dark thanks to furloughs at NASA.
The state Republican Party plans to raffle off an M-16 style weapon Sunday. Is this an an appropriate fundraiser for a political party? Tell us in comments.
About 15 percent of the Newport population is at risk for experiencing a disruption in SNAP benefits as a result of the government shutdown.
Food stamps, child care services and small business assistance could all be canceled or delayed if the federal government shutdown is prolonged.
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge will be closed due to the government shutdown.
The Roger Williams Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Corridor are among those that may be impacted by a shutdown.