A video about Community Electricity
Funds raised benefit EBCAP's Newport Family & Child Opportunity Zone's Backpack Feeding Program - food for kids on weekends
Another drought like last summer is certainly possible and could again create challenges for Rhode Island residents, especially farmers.
In Rhode Island, 129 incidents in which antisemitic, racial and hateful material was distributed, were among the 6,750 reported nationwide.
Several drug charges were also found in the Portsmouth police log, including distributing cocaine.
The winning essay author receives a $1,000 scholastic award and an engraved trophy cup.
This year's state champion gets a paid trip to compete in the national finals in Washington, D.C., $200 and $500 for their school's library.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
The finance department said it is committed to open and transparent government and fostering an environment of open dialogue with citizens.
See the top 10 most-read stories on RI Patch in the past week, including "drug resistant" stomach bug beginning to surface locally and more.
The Rhode Island Department of Health reported seven cases of the drug-resistant Shigella infection in the Ocean State, as of Thursday.
See what your electricity rate could be if you buy your electricity through the Portsmouth Community Electricity aggregation program.
A winter weather advisory has been issued as a storm will dump up to 7 inches of snow and cause hazardous travel conditions throughout RI.
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The town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for lifeguards and camp counselors for summer in the recreation department.
The two Portsmouth businesses received a combined $30,429 in state grants.
Sunny Acres Mobile Home Park, where the home resided, did not have fire hydrants, creating challenges for Portsmouth firefighters.
One of the cars was on fire when Portsmouth first responders arrived at the scene of the crash, fire officials said.
One person from Virginia was charged with driving under the influence in Portsmouth. The other person charged was from Portsmouth.
The Finance Department requested a revised GASB 68 report from GovInvest to clarify pension census information.
A National Weather Service outlook predicts that temperatures could reach the high 50s in Rhode Island by the end of the week.
Links and information regarding SouthCoast Wind Energy (formerly Mayflower Wind) and RI Energy LNG are available.
Portsmouth police said they seized 3 grams of fentanyl, 11.5 grams of crack cocaine, 18 Adderall pills and $8,206 in cash.
Loved ones get free admission to the Newport Car Museum on Valentine's Day with the purchase of an adult ticket.
The donation will help St. John’s Lodge Food Bank purchase and store food to help residents in Portsmouth and surrounding communities.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one who is having an impact in Portsmouth.
Winds chills in RI are expected to be dangerous and reach their coldest since February 2016, according to the National Weather Service.
East Bay Community Action Program welcomes you to start your career in Early Childhood Education by completing 9-week internship program
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one resident who is having an impact in Portsmouth.
See the top 10 most-read stories on Portsmouth Patch in the past week, including last week's storm, pets up for adoption and more.
State and local officials are hosting an information meeting regarding offshore wind and the Sakonnet River.
The storm is supposed to bring just a couple of inches of snow to Rhode Island, but flooding and wind damage could be much more serious.
See how to apply for this position with the Portsmouth Department of Public Works.
The Town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for an operator second class in the Department of Public Works.
The Portsmouth Patriots went undefeated by winning their last regular season meet against Prout School and Chariho High School.