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Jul 20

HEAT ADVISORY today (July 20) and Thursday (July 21).

Posted on July 20, 2022 at 12:44 PM by Richard Talipsky

A HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for most of our area from 11AM to 8PM today (July 20) and Thursday (July 21).

Whenever a “Heat Advisory” is in effect for the Town of Portsmouth, the following locations during their business hours serve as the Town’s cooling-centers for residents and guests needing relief from the heat and humidity.   

Portsmouth Senior Center, 1100 Bristol Ferry Road, M-F 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM   

Call for add’l hours, (401) 683-4106           

 Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road,

M-T 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM ; W-F 9:00 - 5:00   PM; Sat. - 9 am-1:00 PM

Call (401) 683-9457

If you need heat related assistance, please call the Portsmouth Police (401) 683-0300 or

Fire (401) 683-1200 Departments. 

IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911                       

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Jan 29

AI Bridges expected to open at midnight

Posted on January 29, 2022 at 5:11 PM by Richard Talipsky

AI Bridges expected to open at midnight #Kenan02871

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Jan 29

AI bridges closed

Posted on January 29, 2022 at 9:39 AM by Richard Talipsky

All Aquidneck Island bridges are closed except for emergency vehicles.  #Kenan02871

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