RESULTS: Portsmouth residents run Boston Marathon
Five Portsmouth residents braved the elements Monday to run the 2018 Boston Marathon. Featured below are the marathon results.
DEM issues quarantine for petting zoo, farm
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a quarantine order for animals at Simmons Farm in Middletown.
Obituary: Edward Z Winarski, 71, of Portsmouth
Edward Z Winarski, 71, of Portsmouth died Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Newport Hospital of Newport, RI.
Meet Samantha, adoptable dog of the week
Meet Samantha, our adoptable dog of the week. Samantha, a Chihuahua mix, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals.
Obituary: Marcella (Finn) Del Nero, 89, former Elmhurst School principal
Marcy spent 35 years as an elementary school teacher at the John Clarke School and Cranston Calvert in Newport, as well as at Elmhurst School in Portsmouth where she also served later as Principal.
Portsmouth appoints first female deputy chief of police
The Portsmouth Police Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt. Maryanne D. Perry to deputy chief of police.
5 Portsmouth residents to run Boston Marathon
Five Portsmouth residents will participate in the Boston Marathon on Monday, starting in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Obituary: Patricia Mary (Ebbitt) Reilly, 89, formerly of Portsmouth
Patricia Mary (Ebbitt) Reilly, 89, formerly of Portsmouth, RI and Levittown, NY died on April 12, 2018 at the Grand Island Nursing Home in Middletown, RI.
Bike Newport to host Farm-to-Farm Bike Ride
Bike Newport will host an inaugural Farm-t0-Farm Bike Ride this May, closing down Middle Road to traffic for the family event.
Red Flag bill passes House
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation (2018-H 7688Aaa), known as the Red Flag bill, which would create a means for the courts to protect against individuals who pose a significant danger of causing imminent harm to themselves or others by possessing a firearm.
PHOTOS: Tugboats move old Sakonnet River Bridge
Twin tugboats moved the old Sakonnet River Bridge to Fall River on Friday. View the photos captured by Southern New England Aerial Photography here.
Meet Smokey, adoptable cat of the week
Meet Smokey, a domestic shorthair mix, who is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals.
Town seeks PT canvassing clerk
The town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for a temporary part-time clerk in the Canvassing Office.
Portsmouth to participate in drug takeback day
The town of Portsmouth will participate in the national DEA Takeback Day, a prescription drug take-back program, on Saturday, April 28.
Common Fence Music presents ‘An Evening with Mary Gauthier’
Common Fence Music will present “An Evening with Mary Gauthier” in April. Find out more about this evening of music below.
Town seeks high school summer interns
The town of Portsmouth is accepting applications from high school juniors for 2 part-time summer internships for the Portsmouth Canvassing Authority.
Tiverton assistant principal dies unexpectedly
Tiverton school officials shared news Wednesday about the unexpected death of a Tiverton Middle School assistant principal, who died Wednesday morning.