‘Hold My Beer’: RI Craft Brews May Have These PFAS

PFAS have been linked to a range of health issues, including cancers, reproductive issues, and liver and thyroid problems.

Portsmouth Businesswoman Admits To Not Paying $1.2 Million In Taxes

Gail Hynson, president of Hynson Electrical Services, Inc., pleads guilty to 10 counts of failure to account for and pay over payroll taxes.

Newport Car Museum Goes Viral on TikTok, Brings New Visitors

Andrew Raudabaugh's TikTok video about the Newport Car Museum has about 1.8 million views. Museums officials say hundreds more now visit.

2 Small Businesses In Portsmouth Get State Agriculture, Seafood Grants

The two Portsmouth businesses received a combined $30,429 in state grants.

BankNewport Gives $28K Grant To Portsmouth Hospice Organization

See what the grant will cover for the Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice in Portsmouth.

RI Recreational Marijuana Sales Start Thursday: Stores, Rules, More

Five recreational marijuana dispensaries will open in Rhode Island Thursday. Here's what to know before purchasing legal cannabis.

Where RI's First 5 Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries Will Be

Beginning Dec. 1, five medical cannabis dispensaries have the state's approval to sell recreational marijuana to people age 21 and older.

Portsmouth Patch Readers Miss These Former Businesses The Most

From Benny's to duck pin bowling, these Aquidneck Island standbys are gone, but not forgotten.

Christmas 2021: Grocery Store Hours In Rhode Island

Looking for last-minute supplies for your holiday table? Many stores will be open Christmas Eve.

Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Portsmouth

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as small businesses in Rhode Island pull themselves out of the pandemic.

Thanksgiving Store Hours '21: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island

Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Rhode Island stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

'Small Business Saturday' Returns To Portsmouth Nov. 27

Shop small and support Portsmouth businesses this holiday season.

Owner Of Portsmouth Construction Company Admits To Stealing Wages

Ronald Harnois, the owner of Roharn Construction, was ordered to pay his former employees and got one year of probation.

Portsmouth Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Portsmouth area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

PPP Loans Benefited Portsmouth Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 17,282 Rhode Island businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Portsmouth.

Sweet Treats In RI: Where To Find Ice Cream In Portsmouth

Oppressive heat has descended upon Rhode Island, sending residents in search of a sweet treat to help cool off.

How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcy Filings In Portsmouth Area?

Bankruptcy filings were down in Newport County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Rhode Island Power Provider?

See how well the utility provider for the Portsmouth area and across RI serves their customers.

Portsmouth Companies Received $27M In Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to 332 companies and helped protect 2,660 jobs in Portsmouth

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Portsmouth

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Rhode Island overcome pandemic hardships.

Which Portsmouth Business Is Best? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Rhode Island Businesses of the Year.

Coronavirus Relief Loans In Portsmouth: Where PPP Money Went

Here's a look at what businesses received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program during the coronavirus pandemic.

Portsmouth Local Business Guide: What’s Open or Closed in Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Portsmouth Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know

Patch is publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Portsmouth businesses. Here's how to get listed.

What Restaurants Are Open In Portsmouth? | Coronavirus In RI

Rhode Islanders are encouraged to get takeout or buy gift cards to help support struggling businesses stay afloat.

Small Business Saturday 2019: Participating Stores In Portsmouth

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Portsmouth and across the country compete.

Portsmouth's Wireless Zone Collecting Toys For Kids In Need

Last year, U.S. Marines and volunteers nationwide distributed 18.5 million toys to over 7 million children in need.

Stop and Shop Strike: Where Else Can I Shop In Portsmouth?

For those unwilling to cross the picket lines during the Stop & Shop union strike, there are other options for groceries available nearby.

Portsmouth Ocean View Changing With Dismantling Of Cooling Towers

The plant has has been prominent from Portsmouth beach horizons since the mid '60s, especially from McCorrie and Sandy Point beaches.

Here's How Much Money You Need To Live In Portsmouth

The Economic Policy Institute broke down how much it costs families to live in each county in America. See how Newport County fared.

National Grid Ready To Start Big Project On Aquidneck Island

The company is holding a public meeting in Portsmouth to answer questions about the project, which is being undertaken to improve service.

Newport Daily News Sold To Gate House Media

The sale will also give Gate House ownership of the Independent, the Mercury, and magazines.

Sold for $875,000: Home on Carnegie Heights Drive

Lila Delman Real Estate International has now sold two homes within 30 days in the Carnegie Heights community.

Lights, Camera...Action! How Facebook Live Can Help Your Small Business

Have you tried Facebook Live for your small business? Why it might be time!

Clock Tower Square Hosts Block Party Thursday Night

Need to get out of the house tonight? Clock Tower Square is hosting a community block party tonight from 4 to 8 p.m.

Man Arrested for Illegally Selling Labs in RI

The DEM seized seven puppies from Justin Wagner on Wednesday and they all were dehydrated and were infected with tape and roundworm.

Portsmouth Couple Opens Swim School in Bristol

Ripples Swim School is uniquely designed to cater to families with children 4-months-old and up.

Calls for Hathaway School Book Cover Ad is a Scam, PBA Warns

The Portsmouth Business Association is warning local merchants.

Hinckley Yachts Buys Morris Yachts

The yacht builder, which operates a shipyard in Portsmouth, acquired Morris' assets on Jan. 1.

New Chamber Director Hits the Road to Gauge Local Business Climate

Erin Donovan-Boyle is hitting the road to meet with Newport County business owners to get a clear picture of the issues they face.