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Give your praise, voice your concern and let the town know what you think about snow plowing this winter.
RI is the "King of Squid," according to two local legislators.
A summary of action at the Rhode Island State House last week.
Two men have died from the flu this season.
Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Portsmouth, Tiverton) and Sen. Harold M. Metts (D-Dist. 6, Providence) have filed bills that would prevent banks from evicting tenants living in foreclosed homes until they sold the house to a new owner.
Former RI Congressman, while in New Hampshire, says state should reject legalizing pot; calls for brain health initiative.
The grandson of the late Sen Claiborne Pell and wife of skater Michelle Kwan will face Angel Taveras and Gina Raimondo in the Democratic Primary.
The State Traffic Commission has recommended reducing Bristol Ferry Road to one lane in each direction.
A first-class stamp has risen to 49 cents, up from 46 cents.
What would happen if Prudence Island had two separate ferry services? That could happen with the latest decision.
About 40% of the enrollment would need to be young people in order to keep premiums down, experts say.
Last year's government shutdown is being blamed for the 10-day late start.
The Special Legislative Commission to Study the Funding for East Bay Bridges met for the last time Wednesday.
Read the governor's final State of the State address here.
The NK state senator and former assistant attorney general says he would return AG's office to "fundamentals."
The Special Legislative Commission to Study the Funding for East Bay Bridges will meet Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 4 p.m. in Room 35 of the State House.
The Portsmouth Town Council held a meeting on Jan. 13, 2014.
How much has the town spent on snow removal to date? Find out here.
The third raise in as many years would bring the state's lowest wage to $9 an hour.
Healthcare workers are now required to wear masks when dealing directly with patients.
The Prudence Island Planning Commission' members recently voted "no confidence" in the more than 30-year-old Prudence Island Ferry Service.
Where and when Portsmouth employees will pick up your curbside tree.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
How would you rate Portsmouth in the latest snow cleanup of season?
Get ready to pay a little bit more to mail a letter in the new year.
The commission will meet this Thursday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m. in Room 35 of the State House.
RIRRC and two separate companies that operate at the landfill are named in the Conservation Law Foundation's lawsuit.
Newport and East Providence are at the top as 14 cities and towns compete for $7 million in state funds.
Local senators, including Senator Christopher Scott Ottiano, toured the Newport Navy base this past week.
The PUC will investigate the services of the Prudence Island Ferry after hearing complaints at hearing.
The governors of eight East Coast states want the EPA to enact stronger emissions standards in southern and midwestern states.
How would you rate Portsmouth in the first snow cleanup of season?
Richard P. D’Addario has been chosen as Portsmouth's first municipal court judge.
A special forum on bridge funding will take place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth.