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Theft suspect caught on camera

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:08:44 GMT

Newport Police are renewing a push to identify a break-in suspect.

Organizers optimistic despite forecast

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:47:03 GMT

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer here in Southern New England, but tourism officials won't let the gloomy weather outlook dampen their spirits.

Newport scaling back cliff walk repairs

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:40:33 GMT

The Newport City Council has endorsed scaled-back plans by the state for repairs to the Cliff Walk and also given the go-ahead for a contract for new permanent restrooms near one entrance to the walk

Portsmouth asks judge kill bridge tolls

By Courtney Caligiuri — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:17:21 GMT

The town of Portsmouth has filed a restraining order to stop the installation of tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.

Local students build an electric car

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:08:29 GMT

Two Tiverton high school students showed off an electric car they built that, just four months ago, was nothing more than a pile of PVC pipes and batteries.

Many upset by bridge toll installation

By Angie Angers — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:02:03 GMT

In the midst of strong backlash from Aquidneck Island residents, construction is underway in Portsmouth to bring tolls to the Sakonnet River Bridge.

Warren FD collects goods for OK effort

By Bill Tomison — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:36:49 GMT

While many Southern New Englanders are wondering how to help following the Oklahoma tornado, the Warren Fire Department is starting to collect goods for the recovery effort.

Crews installing Sakonnet Bridge tolls

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:19:51 GMT

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is installing an electronic toll system on the new Sakonnet River Bridge that Authority Chairman David Darlington said will likely be in place by the weekend.

Man charged with Newport copper thefts

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:09 GMT

A Newport man has been arrested for allegedly stealing copper downspouts from 16 homes around the city.

'Ghost bike', ride memorializing victim

By Bill Tomison — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:01:38 GMT

A bike ride event set for Father's Day is joining a ghostly tribute to a local bicyclist hit by a car and killed on a Newport street.

Man hospitalized after motorcycle crash

By Shaun Towne — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:14:08 GMT

A man has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car in Middletown.

Homecoming held for RI bombing victim

By Shaun Towne — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:38:48 GMT

A Newport woman who had part of her leg amputated following the bombing at the Boston Marathon is back in Rhode Island.

Party for Heather Abbott in Newport

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:04:11 GMT

A Rhode Island woman who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings is preparing to attend a welcome home party at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport.

Relay for Life inspired by woman's loss

By Bill Tomison — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:39:22 GMT

The ninth annual Aquidneck Island Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society, is this weekend, and the passion for the fight against cancer is spreading.

Extra security at Portsmouth HS

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:54:43 GMT

There will be extra security at Portsmouth High School Thursday after the school was forced to evacuate following a threat on Wednesday.

RWU close to sailing center funds goal

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:28:30 GMT

Roger Williams University is close to meeting their financial goal in order to build a new sailing center.

Portsmouth seeks new ferry operator

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:05 GMT

Residents of Prudence Island are looking for a new ferry operator, after the company that currently runs ferries said service would stop on Dec. 1.

Heroin, weed, guns found in woman's apt

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:23:20 GMT

Police found heroin, marijuana, multiple firearms and more than $2,000 in cash in a 60-year-old Portsmouth woman's home.

Boy's trouble speaking prompts event

By Bill Tomison — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:19:21 GMT

A local family is working to raise awareness of a rare disease their 3-year-old son has been diagnosed with -- which has left it difficult for him to speak and pronounce syllables.

Woman dies after car strikes box truck

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:39:19 GMT

A 78-year-old woman was pronounced dead at Newport Hospital after she was seriously injured in a car crash on Monday morning.

Dead shark found in Middletown

By James O'Leary — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:20:22 GMT

A dead shark was found washed ashore in Middletown over the weekend.

Conn. native to lead sub Nautilus

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:04:55 GMT

A Connecticut native is taking charge of the historic submarine Nautilus that is now part of a museum in Groton.

Cliff Walk restrooms plan postponed

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:08:39 GMT

Plans to put permanent restrooms at Newport's famed Cliff Walk have been put off for now after members of the city council expressed reservations about the design.

Newport issues water warning

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:06:40 GMT

Newport residents have been informed their water contains higher than allowed levels of a carcinogen.

4 more players join CVS Charity Classic

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:16:19 GMT

More of the world's top golfers are planning to tee up for charity right here in Rhode Island.

Medical marijuana home delivery planned

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:50:37 GMT

co-owner of Rhode Island's planned second medical marijuana dispensary says he'd like to start a home delivery service.

Salve to offer new advanced degree

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:17:19 GMT

Salve Regina University created a certificate of advanced graduate studies in substance and treatment that will be offered beginning this fall.

System can connect classrooms in crisis

By Bill Tomison — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:41:40 GMT

The Portsmouth School District is the first in Rhode island to try out a high-tech new security system that links teachers' phones directly to police.

Rhody Fresh gets $150K federal grant

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:19:16 GMT

The farm cooperative that produces Rhody Fresh Milk has won a $150,000 federal grant that will help upgrade its production facilities.

Woman hospitalized after Tiverton crash

By Shaun Towne — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:23:36 GMT

The woman's car hit a utility pole and rolled over on Fish Road at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday.