Middletown Council: Businesses Should Pay to Use Second Beach
Dozens of boot camps and wellness programs take advantage of Sachuest Beach's large, sandy shoreline - so many, in fact that the growing trend of beach-front exercise is limiting residents' coastal...
View ArticleMiddletown Man Hospitalized After Assault, Breaking and Entering
A 42-year-old Middletown man was transported to Newport Hospital after he was assaulted in his Smythe Street home during a breaking and entering last week. Middletown Police arrested Kieth J....
View ArticleMiddletown Police: DUIs, Warrants and Theft
Corey L. Medeiros, 34, of 24 Taylor Ave., Riverside, was arrested on Saturday, May 18 and charged with driving under the influence, first offense, blood-alcohol content .15 or greater. Police stopped...
View ArticleDocked Boat Burns to Waterline
A privately owned powerboat docked at Newport Onshore burned down to the waterline around 5:30 Wednesday morning, according to the Newport Fire Department. No injuries were reported A witness said...
View ArticleFirefighters Knock Down Second-Alarm Fire
Firefighters from three area communities extinguished a fire at a seven-unit condominium complex in Portsmouth Wednesday night. Only one of the units was occupied at the time. Portsmouth firefighters...
View ArticleMemorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This...
View ArticleNewport County's Hidden Beaches
Just like sand and surf, crowds and seagulls have become synonymous with many of Newport County's famous beaches. If you're looking to escape the chaos of area's more popular beaches while you...
View ArticleMiddletown Budget "Lowest Increase In A Decade'
Middletown residents and council members praised the proposed 2013-14 budget during a hearing on Wednesday night - the budget represents the lowest increase in the town in more than 10 years. Despite...
View ArticleFive Luxury Cars for Sale in RI
While you may not have won the recent $590.5 million Powerball jackpot, you can get a slice of the good life with one of this week's selection of luxury cars available at dealerships around Rhode...
View ArticleNewport Prohibits Feeding Wild Animals
In an attempt to control the coyote population, Newport has joined Middletown and Portsmouth to prohibit feeding wild animals. Newport City Council unanimously approved the ordinance Wednesday with a...
View ArticleMan Allegedly Approaches Portsmouth Students at Bus Stop
The Portsmouth School District is warning parents of a suspicious man after he allegedly approached Portsmouth Middle School students at a bus stop this morning. The Portsmouth School District...
View ArticlePortsmouth Files Restraining Order Against Bridge Toll Construction
The town of Portsmouth filed a restraining order in U.S. District Court on Thursday against the implementation of bridge tolls, only a day after the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced...
View ArticleTELL US: Should Lawmakers Answer to the Ethics Commission?
Its the norm for elected and appointed officials in Rhode Island to answer to the state Ethics Commission, but up on Smith Hill legislators are exempt from its authority. The state's ethics laws...
View ArticleToll System Goes Up on Sakonnet River Bridge; Fees to Start in July
Commuters traveling from Portsmouth over the Sakonnet River Bridge on Route 24 will drive underneath the tolling gantry for the first time Friday morning - but they won't be charged until this...
View ArticleMemorial Day Weekend Traffic in Real Time
If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the...
View ArticleNewport County Beach Passes for Summer 2013
With beach season right around the corner, whether you're a tourist, summer person or year-round resident, now's the time to get your parking passes and head to the coast. From Newport to Little...
View ArticleThe Week in RI: High School Assault and a Homecoming
Saturday, May 18 Unique Homes for Sale in Tiverton and Little Compton Take a look at some of the more unique homes for sale in the area. Sunday, May 19 Going To Prom, Just Like Everyone Else Things...
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