Megan Elwell of Little Compton received a $1,500 scholarship from the Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
The Portsmouth community has rallied around the Sweeney family after they suffered a devastating fire earlier this year. A recent donation of a swingset by a local Brownie troop is just the latest example.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Looking for a cause to support this holiday season? Each week, Patch will feature 5 causes on GoFundMe deserving of support.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Veterans Day is this Monday and Patch wants to mark the occasion by sharing photos of local servicemen and women in uniform.
Jordan Jaffee will buy back your Halloween candy again to send it to American troops serving overseas through Operation Gratitude.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
One Portsmouth family has turned their Halloween decorations into a memorial for the late school bus driver Alan Chapman.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Newport firefighters are among 26 Rhode Islanders who will be honored at the State House for saving a life this year.
Two residents from Portsmouth will participate in the 34th annual Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) this weekend.
Help us preserve the memories of summer of 2012 in Portsmouth.
The Rhode Island Foundation awards $182,183 in grants to 25 nonprofit organizations.
Zenon "Babe" St. Laurent, the oldest man in town and nearly oldest in state, celebrated his 108th birthday by dancing the waltz on Thursday, July 19.
Here's where you can view Newport County's Fourth of July fireworks displays.
Wes Anderson's film, shot entirely in Rhode Island, will make its way to theaters on June 22.
Did your favorite location win this week?
A local veterinary technician and owner of doggy day care, Wiggle Room, warns pet owners to protect their animals from fleas and ticks, which are expected to be particularly numerous after a warm winter.
There's a lot going on around town this weekend, so be sure to check our Patch calendar of events for more listings.
Tom Kutcher has been appointed Baykeeper for Save the Bay.
A live bunny was found this past Easter weekend in Portsmouth.
Don't miss this event coming up in Portsmouth this week!
Easter celebrations bring out fun this week with hunts and sightings of the Easter Bunny.