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Tell Us: Did School Officials Do a Good Job Evacuating PHS?
Portsmouth High School students received early dismissal from school Wednesday after the school was evacuated for a bomb threat .
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The Week in RI: Mayhem in School
Saturday, May 11 Vehicle Crashes Into Little Compton General Store A vehicle reportedly crashed into a wall next to the front entrance of Wilbur's General Store in Little Compton on Friday.
Rescue Crews Save 5 From Sinking Boat in Sakonnet
Five people were rescued on Monday evening after their boat began taking on water in the Sakonnet River.
Driver in Cumberland Farms Rollover Charged With DUI
Jay Catalan, 50, 34 Hillside Road, Portsmouth, was arrested, and charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test after his truck landed on its side at Cumberland Farms Monday.
Portsmouth High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Portsmouth High School was evacuated at 1:15 p.m. today after a note warning of an explosive device was found in the school, Superintendent Lynn Krizic confirmed.
Portsmouth To Seek Ferry Services From Bristol to Prudence, Hog
The Portsmouth Town Council will seek requests for proposals to provide ferry services to Prudence Island, as well as Hog Island.
Man Allegedly Jumps in Front of Cruiser, Swears at Cops
Portsmouth police made the following arrests recently. Man allegedly jumps in front of police cruiser Three were arrested after a vehicle was stopped in Common Fence Point on May 12 at 12:30 a.m. Bristol police first attempted to stop a motor vehicle for traveling at a high speed.
Police Find Heroin, AK-47 in Portsmouth Woman's Apartment
A Portsmouth woman was arrested Friday after police discovered bags of heroin, an AK-47 and other illegal weapons in her Child Street apartment.
Rescue Crews Save 5 From Sinking Boat in Sakonnet
Five people were rescued Monday evening after their boat began taking on water in the Sakonnet River.
LIVE: Portsmouth Town Council Meeting of May 13, 2013
The Portsmouth Town Council took up a number of issues on May 13, 2013. Featured here is a live account of the meeting.
Portsmouth firefighters extricate man from overturned vehicle on East Main Road
Firefighters worked for 10 minutes extricating a man from an overturned vehicle at East Main Road and Sprague Street, Deputy Chief Michael P. O'Brien said in a news release Monday evening.
Portsmouth Education Foundation Turns Wine and Cheese Into Dollars for Schools
The Portsmouth Public Education Foundation cooked up big money for local public schools at its seventh annual Hidden Kitchens Tour on Friday.
Multiple Vehicles Crash Near Sakonnet River Bridge Construction
Multiple motor vehicle crashes occurred Monday morning near construction on the new Sakonnet River Bridge, according to EastBayRI.
Prudence Island Ferry, Wind Turbine and Tolls Top Council Agenda
There's no shortage of big topics slated for discussion at this Monday's Portsmouth Town Council meeting.
URI students place 2nd in intelligent car contest
Three University of Rhode Island computer engineering students, including a Massachusetts resident, are among the top finishers in a national competition to build a car that can drive without any humans controlling it.
Portsmouth Restaurant to Defend Chowder Champion Title
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That's the mindset that two of last year's defending champions are taking as they prepare for this year's 32 nd Annual Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off. The competition will take place Saturday, June 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center in Newport.
Little Compton Considers Joining Portsmouth In Suit Over Tolls
Little Compton officials are considering joining a lawsuit against the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and several other defendants in response to proposed tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
Thunderstorms, Flooding Expected in Portsmouth
In case you haven't looked outside in awhile, it's a bit dark and stormy out there! The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are heading north , continuing until late this afternoon.
Tell Us: Will You Avoid a Sakonnet River Bridge With Tolls?
Bridge tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge are not expected to begin until this summer, but area residents are already changing their daily routes to avoid these extra fees.
Where to Treat Mom This Mother's Day in Portsmouth
Mother's Day is the perfect time to treat the moms, grandmas, sisters and aunts in your life! Celebrate the holiday, which falls on Sunday, May 12 this year, by enjoying a delicious brunch or dinner at a favorite restaurant in Portsmouth.