The state of Rhode Island is installing new sidewalks and curbing on West Main Road. What do you think about this project?
Despite the advisory being lifted, blue-green algae blooms may still be evident in some freshwater lakes and ponds throughout the state.
Take this quiz on Tagg Romney, Joe Kennedy III and Jeb Bush.
Rep. Daniel P. Reilly (R-Portsmouth, Middletown) this week was named a “Friend of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Workers unemployed due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy may be able to waive their one-week waiting period for benefits.
Have a branch in your yard? The DPW can pick it up.
The Rhode Island Broadcasters Association, in collaboration with AAA New England, hosts a closures webpage online.
High winds, localized flooding expected to make driving hazardous
Question 4 on the Nov. 6 ballot asks residents whether the state should borrow $94 million tp build a new facility and renovate the existing one.
President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney squared off in the third and final presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Here's how Rhode Island Republicans and Democrats reacted.
Monday night's foreign policy debate in Florida was the last time the two candidates will meet before the election Nov. 6.
The Portsmouth Town Council met Monday night at Town Hall.
Should we pass laws to attack the problem, or is there another solution?
President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney will face off in one final debate on Monday, Oct. 22. Get the information you need here.
In political science, the lesser evil principle is that of two bad choices, one is not as bad as the other, and should therefore be chosen.
DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife has stocked approximately 6,000 rainbow trout in several locations throughout the state except Portsmouth.
With very little public information about the new hires, the Portsmouth Town Council will swear-in a new fire chief and tax assessor tonight.
The Town Council voted 3-1 to withdraw from the group committed to exploring renewable energy.
President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney squared off in the second presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Here's how Rhode Island Republicans and Democrats reacted.
Did Obama redeem himself? Was Romney as masterful as in the first debate?
The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
Tell us who you thought did better in Thursday night's debate: Vice President Joe Biden or Congressman Paul Ryan.
According to a report published this week, Rhode Island has one of the worst tax climates for business in the country.
Question 5 would allow for bonding up to $20 million for clean water projects; Question 6 would allow for $20 million in bond money for environmental management projects.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
The former Salve Regina University student accused of killing a rabbit and playing with its corpse was sentenced today.
Two Rhode Island facilities received medication from the recalled lots linked to a nationwide outbreak of meningitis.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Senator Jack Reed mark the opening of this new infrastructure.
Watch tonight's presidential debate online and on TV. As you watch, stop back share your thoughts with the community!
Here's a look at what's closed this Monday, Oct. 8.
With the voter registration deadline drawing close, here are some instructions on how to make sure you don't miss out on getting your ballot cast in Portsmouth.
With the opening of the new Sakonnet River Bridge and the coming tolls, Rep. John J. Edwards requested RIPTA restore services to Tiverton.
Protect yourself and family against mosquito bites - colder temperatures haven't killed off Tiverton's infected mosquitoes yet.
Dozens met at Town Hall for the Tiverton STOP launch meeting on Thursday night
A Salmonella outbreak led to more than 100 nut butter spreads recalled. Check out the complete list.
Home sales are up and unemployment below national average.
Both lanes of the bridge will open to traffic this Friday.
Tiverton STOP, a grassroots citizen-based group opposed to tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge, will hold is launch meeting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiverton Town Hall.
The council approved this liquor license despite several residents speaking out against serving Irish coffee and espresso martinis at this Portsmouth coffee shop.