Traffic during commuting hours so far has been manageable, but officials are expecting "extended delays" once the center lanes close.
The average is $2.36 per gallon for regular self-serve unleaded.
Police said the 27-year-old was arrested for disorderly conduct.
The City Council last week asked city administration to look into the possible purchase or lease of a Pothole Killer.
A roundup of the top stories on Newport Patch last week.
Check out the latest part-time and full-time positions in the area.
Roselind T. (Benevides) Ferris, 91, of Newport entered into her spiritual life on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at her son’s home.
Plus, Malia Obama visits Rhode Island during college visit.
With many roads looking like minefields, the state Department of Transportation is promising a quick response.
There will be a "Jazzy Boquet Bar," music, and more.
Search open houses on Zillow.
Enjoy an evening of Chamber Music
The state Department of Environmental Management really needs seasonal laborers and lifeguards for its state parks, beaches and campgrounds.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation will host the 4th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run on June 20, 2015 at Warwick City Park
Stunning new, original, digital, typographic #walldecor from Gallery Delany inspired by John 3:16 coming to market for Lenten/Easter seasons
Newport police said Ryan Sweeney, 24, assaulted a woman and took her car without permission during a domestic incident late Wednesday night.
Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 6 - 8 p.m. Corless Auditorium, University of Rhode Island Narragansett Bay Campus
Police said Thomas Robert Durand, 45, snatched $51 cash out of another man's hands in front of Ben's Chili Dogs on Monday.
An indoor market with local artisans, crafts, natural beauty care, handmade jewelry, candles, gifts, and more!
If you see Candace Jenkins around town and see her smiling, this might be why.
There will be limited visibility when driving for the next few hours.
A vague bill submitted by State Rep. Joe Trillo, who is suing the yacht club that kicked him out, appears to target yacht club cannons.
The Newport City Council voted 4-3 to formally object to Governor Gina Raimondo's proposal to tax second homes valued at more than $1m.
A roundup of some of the top stories on Newport Patch so far this week.
The daughter of President Barack Obama enjoyed a chicken Caesar salad.
Offered for sale by the Coastal Properties Group: Offered for sale: 137 High Hill Road.
The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation is working to raise awareness of esophageal cancer; a deadly cancer that is on the increase.
Rain will be heavy at times on Thursday.
Scouts highlighted recent experiences at Merit Badge College in N.H., volunteering at Ballard Park and others at a recent Court of Honor.
As the weather warms up in New England, BBB is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for home improvement scams.
Search for homes sold on Zillow.
Newport Panera will host a Job Fair Tuesday, March 31 and to celebrate Panera's new uniform option, attendees are asked to wear/donate jeans
Don't miss Mass and Magnificat, March 28 and 29. Performances will be held in Providence and Bristol
The deadline to apply is April 15.
he Newport Public Library was awarded an $1,800 challenge grant to fund work on its children’s and youth areas.
DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 TIME: 6-8 pm LOCATION: URI Narragansett Bay Campus, Coastal Institute Auditorium
Mrs. Catherine “Cass” Elizabeth (Hegarty) Shoppell made her way to heaven on March 22, 2015 at the age of 80.
Explore creativity, friendship and imagination at the Redwood Children's Library and Athenaeum's youth summer programs in Newport, RI!
The crew of the More Misery called for help Monday after the boat took on water.
Author talk with Anne-Marie Sutton, author of Newport Mystery Series, she will discuss how she came to use Newport as a setting for her book