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 Portsmouth Fire Department is asking the public to step up and help each other out.
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.
Meetings tomorrow have been cancelled along with school.
Governor Gina Raimondo said the travel ban will stay in place for the time being.
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.
"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?
A roundup of some of the headlines on Portsmouth Patch last week.
As a major blizzard approaches Rhode Island, Portsmouth officials are making preparations.
If there was a storm worth running out for bread and milk, this is it.
What is Project Purple and Why We all Should Support it plus the latest information on the Portsmouth Dog Park on this week's PTW
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 Portsmouth 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.
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
It's a federal holiday today.
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.
East Bay Community Action Program's Newport food pantry will have new hours beginning Jan. 22, 2015
A roundup of some of the top stories on Portsmouth Patch this week so far.
The sale of stickers was delayed this month due to unforeseen circumstances.
With gas prices still plummeting, Patch has a few suggestions for what you can get with your newfound cash.