Pie-eating contests, pigs, cow chip bingo and more! The Eastern Rhode Island 4-H Country Fair returns this weekend to Portsmouth.
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Meet Murphy, adoptable dog of the week
Meet Murphy, our adoptable dog of the week. Murphy, a boxer mix, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals.
Where you can watch fireworks near Portsmouth
Find out where and when to celebrate the Fourth of July near Portsmouth with the following complete local fireworks schedule.
Everything to know about Bristol’s Fourth of July Parade
Bristol’s Fourth of July Parade takes place this Wednesday, July 4. Find out everything you need to know about this parade happening right across Mt. Hope Bridge.
Police remind residents about illegal fireworks
Portsmouth Police posted the following Monday, reminding residents about the difference between legal and illegal fireworks.
Domestic vandalism charges top police reports, June 30
Domestic vandalism charges topped Portsmouth police reports on June 30. Featured below are the reports provided by the Portsmouth Police Department.
NOW HIRING: Portsmouth School District, Hinckley Co.
Looking for a summer job or new career entirely? The following organizations, including the Portsmouth School District and The Hinckley Co., are hiring for the following jobs.
RIDOH urges precautions to prevent heat-related Illness
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) urges all Rhode Islanders to protect themselves against the elevated heat indexes forecasted for the coming week with a few simple health precautions.
DUI charges top police reports, June 27-30
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges topped Portsmouth police reports from June 27-30. Featured below are the reports provided by the Portsmouth Police Department.
RIDOH, DEM: Avoid contact with Melville Ponds
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Almy Pond in Newport and Melville Ponds in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the ponds.
Meet Neko, adoptable cat of the week
Meet Neko, a Siamese cat, who is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals. Find out more about this cat with unique eyes below.
Obituary: Donald Anthony McCarthy Jr. of Portsmouth
Donald Anthony McCarthy, Jr. of Portsmouth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27th after a valiant year-long struggle with cancer.
Election 2018: Local residents declare candidacy
As of the Wednesday deadline, the following Portsmouth residents filed a declaration of candidacy to run for state or local office in 2018.
The following list was updated from a previous posting. View the complete list of local residents declaring candidacy for office below.
Portsmouth receives certificate award for financial reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association for the United States and Canada (GFOA) recently awarded the town of Portsmouth with a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting.
Breaking and entering charges top police reports, June 25-27
Breaking and entering charges topped Portsmouth police reports from June 25-27. Featured below are the reports provided by the Portsmouth Police Department.
Election 2018: Portsmouth candidates declare for office
The following Portsmouth residents filed a declaration of candidacy, meaning they plan to run for state or local office in 2018.