PORTSMOUTH — Despite being a group its coach said was held together with “Scotch tape and toothpicks,” the Portsmouth High freshmen basketball team nearly pulled off a miracle … more

CRANSTON —  The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles reminds Rhode Islanders and others that its offices will operate on their standard schedules for Presidents’ Day, which this year will … more

He never lived in Westport, but the town was clearly a special place for the late George A. Salvador. Mr. Salvador taught many years at Westport High School, and in his later … more

PROVIDENCE — Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Attorney General Peter Neronha were joined this afternoon by legislative leaders, activists, and members of law enforcement as they unveiled their … more

BRISTOL — East Providence resident Mark Simonson, a cook’s helper at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 904 … more

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School freshmen boys’ basketball team beat Tolman on Wednesday, 60-34, to advance to the state championship game. The Patriots will face Bishop … more

WESTPORT — That long barn with its cupolas, the silos and old stone walls — Santos Farm is everybody’s favorite Main Road view and now an effort has begun to purchase … more

Monday, Feb. 3 Police went to Highland Road at 4:12 p.m. for a report of several people feeding turkeys in the middle of the road at the curve. Tuesday, Feb. 4 A box of syringes was found … more

Monday, Feb. 3 A stray dog was picked at 10:58 a.m. up off Pachet Brook Road and taken to West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton. An Amesbury Lane resident reported dirt bikes on her property … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View has announced its 2019–20 Second Quarter Honor Roll. Students are listed by hometown alphabetically, including grade and honor level. Rhode … more