The beach had been closed due to high bacteria counts.
The state recommends closing Sandy Point Beach for swimming because of high bacteria counts.
The health department inspected 29 Portsmouth eateries in its latest round of visits. What did the inspectors find?
Earlier this week, the state warned the algae blooms are back in Melville Pond. Now, the blooms been found in St. Mary's Pond, too.
The state health department is advising people to avoid contact with the pond, due to the algae bloom.
The 2016 Firefly Yoga Festival: yoga, meditation, food and the reveal of a new calendar featuring yogis in settings across Newport County.
Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.
There is an unusually high number of cases being reported to the state veterinarian, according to state officials.
The vote was unanimous.
As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.
Rep. John G. Edwards of Portsmouth and Tiverton invites Rhode Islanders to donate blood. So far, he's donated 75 gallons himself.
The newly-formed task force plans to develop an action plan to tackle the state's opioid addiction epidemic by November.
It's a flat, fast and lovely course for walkers, runners and baby strollers and it's all to support local scholarships.
State officials are concerned about the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has been found in 21 states.
Residents from Bristol, Portsmouth and Jamestown top the list this year.
The health department said HIV cases increased by 33 percent and the situation is now an epidemic.
Bicycling advocates across Aquidneck Island will celebrate the new lane with a ride and program.
It's time to register! Be one of the first 150 registrants to claim a free race t-shirt.
Rhode Island has the second-most competitive market and high malpractice payouts, according to the report.
Here's another reason to drive less and bike more on Aquidneck Island.
Protect yourself from Enterovirus D68 with these tips.
Symptoms of the virus include fever and muscle aches.
How does the state's poor ranking of 47th in overall highway performance affect Portsmouth?
Most of U.S. children’s sodium intake comes from popular foods like pizza, bread, cold cuts and chicken nuggets, a CDC report reveals.
Thirteen percent of Rhode Islanders smoke marijuana monthly—the highest rate in the country.
Personal Injury attorney Mike Bottaro discusses a barely avoided car accident with an aggressive driver.
From "fifth wheels" to urns, there is a lot to learn before you can restore a horse-drawn hearse.
Personal Injury attorney Mike Bottaro discusses tips for staying safe while celebrating the holiday weekend.