PHOTOS: Inaugural Mt. Hope Bridge 5K
Runners and walkers crossed the Mt. Hope Bridge Saturday morning for the first-ever, sold-out Mt. Hope Bridge 5K. View photos from the race here!
PHS to hold new student orientation
Portsmouth parents, rejoice! With the start of school just around the corner, Portsmouth High School (PHS) will hold new student orientation.
Obituary: Raymond Stanley Woishek II, 68, of Portsmouth
Raymond Stanley Woishek II, 68, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 10 as a result of complications from ALS (Lou Gherig’s disease).
Sold-out Mt. Hope Bridge 5K: Traffic, Weather Alerts
The first-ever, sold-out Mt. Hope Bridge 5K takes place tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Check here for traffic alerts and weather updates.
Newport faces Philadelphia at weekend polo match
The NBC10 Newport International Polo Series, presented by BMW, will feature Newport vs.Philadelphia this weekend in Portsmouth.
Victory Day holiday openings, closings in Portsmouth
Several government offices will be closed Monday, Aug. 14, for the Victory Day, a Rhode Island state holiday. Find out what’s closed below.
Gala raises record amount for Newport’s Opera House Theater
The recently held Gala la Bamba raised more than $32,000 for the Opera House Theater, a new record in fundraising from the Newport Polo.
Letter to the Editor: Broken promise in Portsmouth
The following letter to the editor, concerning a proposal to build an O’Reilly Auto Parts store, was submitted by Portsmouth resident Peggy L. Mercer.
Obituary: William J. McCann, 77, formerly of Portsmouth
William J. McCann, 77, of Tiverton and formerly of Portsmouth, a longtime Portsmouth High School teacher, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Senior Center to hold annual Giant Yard Sale
The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center, located at 110 Bristol Ferry Road, will hold its annual Giant Yard Sale this weekend in Portsmouth.
Governor signs several bills to combat opioid crisis
Gov. Gina Raimondo recently signed several bills into law to combat the opioid crisis. The first bill was sponsored by Rep. Dennis M. Canario.
Mt. Hope Bridge 5K kicks off this weekend
Gray Matter Marketing and the Rhode Island Bridge and Turnpike Foundation will host the first-ever Mt. Hope Bridge 5K this coming weekend.
Meet Rolo, adoptable dog of the week
Meet Rolo, a white and tan Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier mix, who is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals.
DOH, DEM: Avoid contact with Sisson Pond
The RIDOH and RIDEM are advising people to avoid contact with Sisson Pond in Portsmouth because of blue-green algae blooms in that pond.
Town to host ethics meeting in August
The Town Council will host a meeting with Jason Gramitt, education coordinator of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission later this month.
Town seeks citizens to help during emergencies
The town of Portsmouth is seeking volunteers to help citizens and keep them informed during emergencies, such as storms or other disasters.
Woman charged after allegedly driving without tires
A Little Compton woman was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after police discovered evidence of a vehicle driving without tires.