DMV center in Middletown to close in July
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) center in Middletown, the only DMV center on Aquidneck Island, will close in July. Please plan ahead.
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Town honors award recipients, police retirees
Town to present Portsmouth Award at council meeting
DEM extends grant proposal deadline to help climate
Portsmouth Water and Fire District hires new general manager, chief engineer
House passes bill to create marijuana study commission
Former Rep. Raymond Gallison sentenced
Zoning Board to hear auto parts store petition Thursday (again)
Write-ins fall short in Water and Fire District election
New traffic light tops council agenda
Does a traffic light belong at Linden Lane and East Main Road (the entrance of the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex)? Tell us in the comment section below.
Water district election to be held Wednesday, June 14
The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its election on Wednesday, June 14, at the district’s offices on East Main Road.
Public can help slow spread of gypsy moth caterpillars
The DEM is urging residents to inspect their vehicles and equipment to be sure they are not transporting gypsy moth caterpillars to and from other areas.
Residents asked to report wild turkey brood sightings
The DEM is asking the public to report sightings of wild turkey hens – both with brood and without – to help with research efforts.
Shellfishing restrictions lifted for first time in 70 years
Access to prime shellfishing areas has been expanded under the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) annual shellfish harvesting reclassification.
Portsmouth announces properties listed in town tax sale
The town of Portsmouth announced Tuesday the following upcoming tax sale, which will be held in June at Town Hall in Portsmouth.
House approves bill to make highway left lanes for passing only
The House recently passed Rep. Canario’s legislation, which would fine drivers using the far-left lane on 3-lane highways when not passing another vehicle.
Transfer Station to only accept shredded paper in waste bins
Effective immediately, the Transfer Station in Portsmouth will only accept shredded paper in waste bins only and no longer consider it recycling.