A U.S. District Court judge decided ruled that the court would not block tolling on the Sakonnet River Bridge during a hearing in chambers on Wednesday.
The government is issuing furlough notices to more than 700 civilian employees on Aquidneck Island.
The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for strong thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.
A U.S. District Court judge has scheduled a hearing for this afternoon.
The Tiverton Town Council is considering joining Portsmouth in its lawsuit against the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and DOT Director.
Towns across the East Bay are endorsing a bill that would put state senators and representatives under the authority of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission.
The Little Compton Town Council voted to keep the town's fire rescue boat moored at Sakonnet Point at its meeting on Thursday.
Construction crews are expected to finish installing the toll gantry in Portsmouth on Friday morning.
The town of Portsmouth filed a restraining order in U.S. District Court against the implementation of bridge tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge Thursday.
The Attorney General found no violation, according to a release Thursday.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will install open-road toll booths by Memorial Day weekend.
Voting on the town's $47 million budget starts today at the Town Hall.
Do you scoop your pooch's poo?
After a multiple car pile-up on Monday, Tiverton Police urge motorists to commute with caution near the construction zone on Route 24.
The Tiverton Planning Department is moving back to where it came from - Town Hall.
The Tiverton Town Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Tiverton Town Hall.
Rep. Dennis Canario talks about recent gun legislation.
The Little Compton Town Council has invited Portsmouth officials to discuss the possibility of joining the town's lawsuit against the RITBA and other players in the Sakonnet River Bridge toll.
State Treasurer Gina Raimondo said the pension changes put in place by the General Assembly have made the system more sustainable.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined local farmers Monday at Escobar’s Highland Farm in Portsmouth to announce a major new federal grant for the Rhode Island Dairy Farms Cooperative.
Former Newport Mayor Stephen Waluk said it is important for Aquidneck Island to have a voice on the RITBA board
A roundup of the government meetings in Tiverton and Little Compton this week.
A bill legalizing same-sex marriage passed 56-15.
Roger Williams University hosted U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on May 1 to speak about the expected doubling of student loan interest rates.
The current 3.4-percent interest rate on federal Stafford Student Loans will double on July 1 unless Congress acts.
A real estate development group is proposing a 62-acre business development off of Route 24 in Tiverton, what businesses do you think Tiverton could use?
A 62-acre development off of Route 24 in Tiverton would create commercial office and retail space as well as a luxury hotel, homes and restaurants.
Rhode Island legislators approved same-sex marriage and heard bills on stopping Sakonnet Bridge tolls last week.
Town officials will take a first look at what could be in store for north Tiverton under a 62-acre development proposal.
The ferry operator has sent a memo about his retirement to Portsmouth Town Administrator John Klimm. Services is expected to end on Dec. 1.
The federal government approves a plan for tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
With the Senate's approval, the bill now goes to Gov. Lincoln Chafee for his signature.
The Portsmouth Town Council will file a lawsuit against several defendants, including the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
The RI Senate Judiciary Committee votes 7-4 today to move marriage-equality legislation to the full Senate on Wednesday; East Providence Sen. William Conley among those in favor.
The Tiverton Town Council will consider amendments to town ordinances regulating recreational activities on Stafford Pond at its meeting on Monday, April 22.
The Portsmouth Town Council will meet in executive session this Monday to discuss a possible lawsuit against the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Local legislators said they would continue efforts to repeal tolling on the Sakonnet River Bridge despite a RITBA decision establishing a toll rate structure today.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority voted to establish tolling rates today the Sakonnet River Bridge.