The report's theme is "back to basics," a theme that resonates through the recommendations, such as forming an Economic Council to coordinate and connect town boards and committees, attracting a large hotel, developing the former town dump and more.
Portsmouth business opened last fall and is tending a growing demand for dance supplies on Aquidneck Island.
Raytheon Company announced it has secured a $35.5 million contract with the U.S. Navy to build advanced sonar systems, which will be built in Portsmouth.
The PBA said they are unhappy with the Town Council's decision not to give local businesses the opportunity to bid.
Going on 33 years in business, this local gift shop has a wide selection of gifts and a loyal customer base that treats it like family.
Chef Greg Fatigati has worked at the finest restaurants in Italy and as an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. Today, he makes fresh pasta every day at Fatigati's Fresh Pasta in Portsmouth.
Expert bra fitter and successful Portsmouth business owner isn't sitting her laurels.
Products will be off store shelves nationwide by Oct. 1.
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.
The new Corner Bakery Cafe opened for business in Cranston this morning.
The move is to make the paper more timely in a world that has grown accustomed to a 24-hour news cycle.
New Japanese noodle bar on Broadway is already a big hit.
A Portsmouth business, co-owned by Tiverton resident George Doumaney, will begin offering free wings on Wednesday with drink purchase.
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Federal law enforcement, security experts working on the situation.
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Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking.
The coffee and doughnut chain says it’s expected to open 685 to 800 new locations this year.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk earned a four star rating in the recently unveiled 56th Forbes Travel Guide.
Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.
Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.
Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)
This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.
The following health inspection was performed on Dec. 23, 2013.
Apollo Global Management is paying $54 a share in cash for CEC Entertainment.
Registration for the 2014 dinghy classes, Youth Keelboat Classes and Little Guppies is now open and will remain open until February 16.
Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.
Canton-based chain says it’s expected to open 685 to 800 new locations this year.
The former Irving gas station will now be known as "Patriot Petroleum."
The Portsmouth Town Council will hear about two incidents involving the police department at two area businesses: Fieldstones Grille and the Island Tap.
The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.