Charity ride Sunday to interrupt some Portsmouth drivers
PORTSMOUTH — On Sunday, Sept. 21, early morning motorists in the Jamestown, North Kingstown, Portsmouth and Newport area should be prepared for slight delays and traffic detours. The 4 Bridges Ride, a...
View ArticlePortsmouth to appeal dismissal of toll lawsuit
PORTSMOUTH — The Town of Portsmouth plans to appeal last week’s court ruling that dismissed the town’s lawsuit over the Sakonnet River Bridge toll, according to Town Solicitor Kevin Gavin. U.S....
View ArticleLetter: RITBA workers made me feel safe
To the editor: On Jan. 5, I was halfway to Fall River over the Sakonnet Bridge when my tire gauge indicated that my right, rear tire was extremely low — down to two pounds when I stopped in the...
View ArticleOld Sakonnet Bridge not coming down this year
PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — Despite earlier indications that the old Sakonnet River Bridge would be taken down this year, you’ll have to wait until at least 2016 before the rusty green link between...
View ArticleMan loses aerial drone over Sakonnet Bridge
Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police report from over the past week. Thursday, Feb. 12 A 68-year-old Fall River man told police that he had lost his unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or...
View ArticleCyclists: Sakonnet Bridge path great, but where’s the rest?
Above: Tim Leary of Portsmouth, riding a folding bike, heads over the Sakonnet River Bridge bikeway Saturday. Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr. PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — The cyclists jockeying for position on...
View ArticleMan on Sakonnet Bridge subdued after tying noose around neck
Police congregate Monday afternoon on the southbound lanes of the Sakonnet River Bridge, shortly after a man there placed a noose around his neck. Photo by Jim McGaw. PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — A...
View ArticleLetter: Major reforms needed at DOT
To the editor: Whether or not there will be a fall session for the House of Representatives, the issue of bridge tolls will probably be close to the top of the agenda when the General Assembly...
View ArticleLetter: Rep. Edwards questions RIDOT on bridge, other issues
Editor’s note: This Dec. 22, 2015 letter, from Rep. John G. Edwards (Dist. 70-Tiverton, Portsmouth) was addressed to Peter Alviti, director of the R.I. Department of Transportation. To the editor: Dear...
View ArticlePortsmouth council passes resolution opposing truck tolls
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council Monday night came down firmly against Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plan to tolls trucks in order to raise funds for bridge and road repairs. Under the proposal, which falls under...
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