PFAS have been linked to a range of health issues, including cancers, reproductive issues, and liver and thyroid problems.
Gail Hynson, president of Hynson Electrical Services, Inc., pleads guilty to 10 counts of failure to account for and pay over payroll taxes.
Andrew Raudabaugh's TikTok video about the Newport Car Museum has about 1.8 million views. Museums officials say hundreds more now visit.
The two Portsmouth businesses received a combined $30,429 in state grants.
See what the grant will cover for the Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice in Portsmouth.
Five recreational marijuana dispensaries will open in Rhode Island Thursday. Here's what to know before purchasing legal cannabis.
Beginning Dec. 1, five medical cannabis dispensaries have the state's approval to sell recreational marijuana to people age 21 and older.
From Benny's to duck pin bowling, these Aquidneck Island standbys are gone, but not forgotten.
Looking for last-minute supplies for your holiday table? Many stores will be open Christmas Eve.
Small Business Saturday has never been more important as small businesses in Rhode Island pull themselves out of the pandemic.
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Rhode Island stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Shop small and support Portsmouth businesses this holiday season.
Ronald Harnois, the owner of Roharn Construction, was ordered to pay his former employees and got one year of probation.
Portsmouth area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 17,282 Rhode Island businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Portsmouth.
Oppressive heat has descended upon Rhode Island, sending residents in search of a sweet treat to help cool off.
Bankruptcy filings were down in Newport County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.
See how well the utility provider for the Portsmouth area and across RI serves their customers.
The loans went to 332 companies and helped protect 2,660 jobs in Portsmouth
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Rhode Island overcome pandemic hardships.
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Rhode Island Businesses of the Year.
Here's a look at what businesses received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program during the coronavirus pandemic.
We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.
Patch is publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Portsmouth businesses. Here's how to get listed.
Rhode Islanders are encouraged to get takeout or buy gift cards to help support struggling businesses stay afloat.
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Portsmouth and across the country compete.
Last year, U.S. Marines and volunteers nationwide distributed 18.5 million toys to over 7 million children in need.
For those unwilling to cross the picket lines during the Stop & Shop union strike, there are other options for groceries available nearby.
The plant has has been prominent from Portsmouth beach horizons since the mid '60s, especially from McCorrie and Sandy Point beaches.
The Economic Policy Institute broke down how much it costs families to live in each county in America. See how Newport County fared.
The company is holding a public meeting in Portsmouth to answer questions about the project, which is being undertaken to improve service.
The sale will also give Gate House ownership of the Independent, the Mercury, and magazines.
Lila Delman Real Estate International has now sold two homes within 30 days in the Carnegie Heights community.
Have you tried Facebook Live for your small business? Why it might be time!
Need to get out of the house tonight? Clock Tower Square is hosting a community block party tonight from 4 to 8 p.m.
The DEM seized seven puppies from Justin Wagner on Wednesday and they all were dehydrated and were infected with tape and roundworm.
Ripples Swim School is uniquely designed to cater to families with children 4-months-old and up.
The Portsmouth Business Association is warning local merchants.
The yacht builder, which operates a shipyard in Portsmouth, acquired Morris' assets on Jan. 1.
Erin Donovan-Boyle is hitting the road to meet with Newport County business owners to get a clear picture of the issues they face.