Was it a fire in frigid weather; a man accused of breaking into cars; a marina owner getting fiend after a massive fire, or something else?
Changes to federal guidelines necessitate a change from the current maximum of 40 tons to 30 tons.
The request was for a sound variance to the Portsmouth Noise Ordinance by the Narragansett Electric Company.
See the pickup schedule for disposing Christmas trees in Portsmouth.
From parties to concerts and family hikes, there's plenty of New Year's Eve events in Rhode Island to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023.
Anyone who needs to get in or get out of Island Park should use the Hummocks End, police said. See other important Portsmouth flood info.
Just one Portsmouth school lost ground in its grades since 2019. All district schools had either four or five stars.
RIDOH's State Health Laboratories confirmed that blue-green algae has been at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxins are not present.
Deputy Chief Morse is a 15-year veteran of the Portsmouth Police Department and recently served as the department's administrative captain.
Rilwan K. Feyisitan, Jr. will assume leadership of the community action agency in January
Looking to get in the holiday spirit this year? Here's how to do so in Portsmouth.
Five recreational marijuana dispensaries will open in Rhode Island Thursday. Here's what to know before purchasing legal cannabis.
If there is enough interest, the town will run a softball league from July 1 to Aug. 13, 2023.
Rhode Island hasn't been a major factor in the U.S. outbreak, although federal officials say the situation is still worth monitoring.
Portsmouth will host Middletown this year in the latest iteration of a historic Thanksgiving rivalry between the two schools.
Dr. Lisa Denny is new CMO, Dr. Sarah Fessler will remain on East Bay Family Health Care staff
Beginning Dec. 1, five medical cannabis dispensaries have the state's approval to sell recreational marijuana to people age 21 and older.
Portsmouth also elected seven people to the Town Council.
See who will be on the ballot in Portsmouth for state senate races, as well as key voting information.
The percentage of students receiving a score of "meeting expectations" or better dropped in Portsmouth since 2021.
Crews found the 50-foot vessel engulfed in heavy flames coming from the bow, fire officials said.
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Louis Escobar, 84, was often called Mr. Portsmouth. His family's farm runs an annual corn maze and fireworks display.
Fire officials struck a second alarm, bringing in help from fire departments in Newport, Bristol, and Middletown.
See where and when you can vote early in Portsmouth in the 2022 election.
Visit the department's headquarters from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 30.
With the grant, Portsmouth police will purchase 35 body cameras, a spokesperson for Attorney General Peter Neronha's office said Wednesday.
Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in Portsmouth could come at an increased cost this year.
Police said Luke Benoit, 31, was last seen June 28 in the area of Boyd's Lane and may be in danger.
Several staff members reported they smelled a gas odor in the cafeteria, causing some to request medical attention.
A trolley overturned during a private event in Portsmouth, causing emergency officials to declare a mass casualty event.
When the car struck a fire hydrant, it was launched about 200 feet down the road until coming to a rest on the sidewalk.
All proceeds will go to a local breast cancer charity.
Career Fair set for October 19 in East Providence
Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local officers to discuss important issues in town.
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Portsmouth.
Portsmouth High School also ranked highly for athletics and college prep.
Portsmouth is one of several cities and towns in the Ocean State developing an alternative way to buy electricity from Rhode Island Energy.
Fire officials said the man was wearing waders, which got filled with water and caused him to sink.
Police said the arrest stemmed from several reports of valuables being stolen around Portsmouth.