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We've got the ocean, parks and a picturesque, smooch-worthy viewing spot on West Main Road.

While some businesses in Portsmouth have been around for "as long as you can remember," some have closed their doors, either due to poor economic times or simply moving to a new location.

Portsmouth police made the following arrests in the past four days.A Man allegedly shoots kids with pellet gun The state Department of Children, Youth and Families is investigating what caused a 21-year-old man to allegedly shoot two young children with a pellet gun, according to police.A Derek Correia , 21, of 21 Easton Ave., was arrested Thursday ... (more)

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Elizabeth Mary Mulligan, 50, of 45 Pemberton Ave., Jamestown, was arrested at 9:30 p.m., Thurs., Feb.

A new bridge being built over the Sakonnet River will not meet a May deadline for opening.

The following article is from a press release issued by the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission.

Madeline Ashby Laurie Channer Cory Doctorow Mark Evans - Illustrator Fantasy & Science Fiction Alex Irvine Paul Levinson Becky Maines Mark McGarry David Nickle Peter Watts The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission today released what they call the first comprehensive census of Aquidneck Island's open space, according to a release distributed this ... (more)

Portsmouth police A say a struggle ensued and pepper spray was used during an incident Friday at the Bay View Estates apartment complex on Almeida Terrace.A State Police are currentlyA investigating thisA incident .A Craig Raposa, 25, of 1 Mill St.,A Tiverton, was transported to Newport Hospital after this incident and later pronounced dead.A The ... (more)

The state police are investigating the death of 25-year-old man after a struggle with Portsmouth police Friday, according to the state police.

While many fans were watching the Super Bowl kickoff, one Portsmouth family and emergency officials were searching for a missing boy.A The Portsmouth Fire Department A received a phone call fromA Portsmouth police at 6:32 p.m. Sunday.

Portsmouth police made the following arrests this weekend.A Police play hide and seek with 'mooner' Dropping your pants in front of officers will probably not prevent them from arresting your friend, but that didn't stop oneA Connecticut man from trying.A Portsmouth police responded to the Roger Williams University dorms Friday at 10:50 p.m. for a ... (more)

While some businesses in Portsmouth have been around for "as long as you can remember," some have closed their doors, either due to poor economic times or simply moving to a new location.

It looks like a pretty good weekend, weather-wise. A TheA National Weather Service A calls for a mostly sunny forecast with temperature getting up to just above 40 degrees.

A North Providence man was arrested yesterday after allegedly stealing five bronze boat struts, weighing 70 lbs.

Daniel J. Harkin, 25, of 52 Viking Dr., Portsmouth, was arrested at approximately 11:30 p.m., Wed., Feb.

Portsmouth police made the following arrests this week.A Woman allegedly attempts to roll away with unpaid sushiA A 33-year-old Portsmouth woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly placing $20 worth of stolen sushi in her purse.

The land near Cory's Lane is currently zoned as light industrial and residential.

A fully-packed Town Council chamber erupted in applause Monday night after the council denied a change in zoning for the Briggs' property on West Main Road.A Former state Rep.