Sakonnet River Bridge construction crews began work Thursday to secure the flotilla of barges there in advance of Earl. The large barge on the Tiverton side is held in place by pilings and will … more

BRISTOL — Five men, women and children on board a powerboat that struck rocks in Church Cove on Sunday were all transported safely to shore. more

SAKONNET AREA — As Hurricane Earl makes its long sweep up the eastern seaboard, local officials are making preparations and urging residents to do the same. “People need to heed the … more

PORTSMOUTH — The first explorers got lost in Highland Farm’s corn ‘maize’ over the weekend and dairy farmer Louis Escobar says the early reviews are promising. “They say it’s … more

PORTSMOUTH — Boaters, fishermen and others are urged to stay out of Melvlle Pond until the algae bloom that has taken hold there has completely cleared. The state Department of Environmental … more