Richard P. D’Addario of Tiverton has been elected president of the Rhode Island Bar Association. His term runs from July 1 of this year through June 30, 2021. Mr. D'Addzrio is a solo … more

PORTSMOUTH — For the first time in a long time, there will be no Fourth of July fireworks set off from Escobar’s Highland Farm on Middle Road this year. more

PORTSMOUTH — Bookworms rejoice. The Portsmouth Free Public Library is reopening on Monday, July 6, for limited browsing and computer appointments. more

To the editor: As I stroll through the back 40 in the late afternoons I don’t wonder that so many people are miserable with allergy attacks. I have spotted at least three different … more

PORTSMOUTH — Starting today, June 30, the capacity of visitors allowed at the Portsmouth Dog Park has been increased in accordance with Gov. Gina’s Raimondo’s Phase 3 … more

To the editor: It's signature season! From now until July 10, candidates across the state are seeking signatures to get on the ballot. In order to get on a ballot, candidates file a paper with … more

PORTSMOUTH — Its buildings may be closed due to the pandemic, but the Portsmouth Historical Society is still giving visitors the opportunity to experience a little bit of local … more

Ralph W. Perry, 93, of Portsmouth, R.I., died at home on June 23, 2020 from complications of a stroke. Born Sepy. 15, 1926 in Newport, he was the son of the late Charles A. Perry and Nora (Ross) … more

PROVIDENCE — With the approach of the Fourth of July bringing warmer, sunnier weather, boats will soon be dotting Narragansett Bay and other Rhode Island waterways. The Department of … more

PORTSMOUTH — In hopes of getting suds-lovers to Ragged Island’s new farm brewery as quickly as possible, the company has put on hold plans to construct a modern new building on the … more