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

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

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

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

PROVIDENCE — The 48 police chiefs that comprise the municipal, campus, state and environmental police departments of Rhode Island, collectively represented by the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' … more

PORTSMOUTH — Hopefuls for public office in Portsmouth and at the statewide level filed papers to declare their candidacy by the 4 p.m. deadline on Wednesday, June 24. more

PORTSMOUTH — While school leaders develop a plan on following R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) guidelines to reopen school buildings this fall, at least one School Committee member is … more