The Sakonnet River Bridge is currently 40 days past its completion date.
Gates have been removed in the left lanes, which will be exclusively used open road tolling.
The town of Portsmouth will hold its property tax auction on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Town Hall.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Friday they will not increase tolls on Pell Bridge, but will collect tolls on new Sakonnet River Bridge.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the budget into law Friday.
RIPTA will begin a new service after hearing requests from senior citizens in Portsmouth.
The wind turbine generator stopped spinning again on Friday.
Although the EBEC bill did not pass the House last week, its leaders be would like to see it reintroduced this winter.
During the closure, motorists can reverse direction using Exit 6 (Fish Road) to Route 24 South. Exit 5 will remain open for traffic on Route 24 South.
It eliminates the criminal charge for carrying one ounce or less of marijuana and instead impose a civil penalty of a $150 fine, plus forfeiture of the drug.
João P. Arruda begins as the new principal on July 1.
A small percentage of voters turned out for Wednesday's election.
The town of Portsmouth held its annual budget meeting Wednesday night.
Danielle Mongeau of Middletown contacted Senator Louis DiPalma to request sponsorship of a food allergy bill. The bill has been approved by the Senate, House and General Assembly.
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Portsmouth and Newport County.
The Senate approved the state spending plan Monday night.
The Portsmouth Town Council held a meeting Monday night.
The Senate could vote later today on the budget, which includes a proposal to transfer ownership of the Sakonnet River Bridge to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
What do you think should happen to the closed Elmhurst Elementary School? Should it be saved for "open space?"
The House passed the state budget, leaving in tact a plan to transfer ownership of the Sakonnet River Bridge to the Bridge and Turnpike Authority.
Portsmouth Fire Chief Jeffrey P. Lynch will retire, effective June 30.
The mother of 5-year-old Grace Martens, who was bitten by a pitbull Tuesday morning, says the dog was "just playing."
The House of Representatives will vote on the 2013 budget bill on Thursday. Included in the bill is a proposal to toll the Sakonnet Bridge.
The bills will now be passed to the opposing chamber for a vote. If enacted, Rhode Island would become the 15th state to decriminalize marijuana.
Representative Daniel Reilly spoke up against the transfer management of the Sakonnet River Bridge and the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge from RIDOT to RITBA
Rep. John Edwards' bill, along with the Senate version, now move to floor votes.
Some good news for water customers was released Friday.
The state Department of Health offers new ways to check water quality, beach closures just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Helping students with anaplylaxis, the bill, sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. and Rep. Jan P. Malik, now goes to Gov. Lincoln Chafee for approval.
Citing a study, Senate President Theresa Paiva-Weed says travel and tourism represents five percent of Rhode Island’s gross domestic product and 9.2 percent of total employment.
Here's a look at what's open and closed this Monday, May 28.
The Portsmouth Town Council made some big changes last night to the budget. Here's a look at how councilors voted.
The town's wind turbine generator has been motionless for more than a week.
The Portsmouth Town Council met Monday night to discuss and vote on the provisional budget for fiscal year 2012-2013.
Congressman David Cicilline talks below about fiscal responsibility on the national level.
The Portsmouth Town Council voted down a $1 million deal proposed by School Committee member Jon Harris Thursday night.
The head of the state's Economic Development Corporation has stepped down following the controversy of Curt Schilling's 38 Studios.
The new legislation will allow medical marijuana centers to open within months, including one in Portsmouth.
The annual election will be held Wednesday, June 13.