Russell Spencer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his involvement in the scheme that cost the U.S. Navy millions of dollars.
Despite an earlier vote a couple months ago, the Portsmouth Town Council voted Monday night to tear down the chapel at the former Elmhurst School.
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency offers a floodplain mapping tool to zero in on your neighborhood.
The next public hearing on A&R Marine's application for a new ferry service to Prudence Island from Bristol is scheduled for Dec. 5.
Take this exam to see if you would qualify for U.S. citizenship.
A new, statewide poll shows a majority of Rhode Islander voters oppose the toll placed on the new Sakonnet River Bridge.
Multistate settlement also implements policy changes.
Middletown Firefighter Rebbeca Fisher was promoted to fire captain Monday night.
The town of Portsmouth has released its first town administrator report.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Here's a look at what's open and closed this Monday, Nov. 11.
Measure would remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists
The federal government has released $20 million to Rhode Island for home energy assistance.
Tiverton Town Administrator James Goncalo unexpectedly announced his retirement Monday night.
The Portsmouth Town Council voted 4-2 Monday night to increase the Portsmouth School District's budget by $2.5 million for athletic upgrades.
The Portsmouth Town Council voted unanimously Monday to reject a wrongful death claim filed by the attorney of Brenda Raposa, mother of the late Craig Raposa.
Marijuana has been decriminalized in Rhode island. Should full legalization be next?
Scammers are looking to take advantage of Red Sox fans' excitement, Rhode Island's attorney general warns.
Rep. Dennis Canario (Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) recommends a forensic audit of the quasi-governmental agency, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
The Department of Transportation has agreed to rebuild a boat ramp found to be too small for most vessels.
Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.
Who will be the endorsed candidate for Prudence Island ferry services? The final decision has been left to the Prudence Island Planning Commission.
The RI Public Utilities and Carriers Commission sets Oct. 29 as the hearing date for an application for a new ferry service to Prudence Island.
The government office in charge of approving new craft beers and breweries has closed leaving some small breweries in limbo.
The land planned for conversation included the former Elmhurst School property.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has established a new policy to collect its 10-cent toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
A Prudence Island couple seeks to offer ferry services to Prudence Island.
The Pentagon announced Saturday it would call most of its 350,000 furloughed civilian workers across the country back to their jobs.
Monday's strong winds could cause power outages.
Mars rover in danger of going dark thanks to furloughs at NASA.
Approximately 928 Portsmouth residents could lose food assistance, depending on how long the federal shutdown continues.
The state Republican Party plans to raffle off an M-16 style weapon Sunday. Is this an an appropriate fundraiser for a political party? Tell us in comments.
While Tuesday's shutdown will not impact any parks or locations in Portsmouth, local residents are still mad over the government decision Tuesday.