Wind energy projects have had mixed results in Rhode Island over the past decade – with a lot of discussion about whether they can be a successful and affordable source of power for the future. This week we begin the first of a two-part series – with a look at one community investing $18 million in three turbines, hoping to stabilize its energy costs for the next several decades.… MORE
After years of having a metals recycling company violate orders from the state to keep contaminants from running into the Providence River, the Rhode Island Attorney General finally filed suit against the company last year. Why didn’t the state crack down sooner? … MORE
Exactly one year ago, our four-month Hummel Report investigation showed a Pawtucket Police major spending work days on the golf course or at home – with built-in overtime that he approved, whether he worked it or not. On Monday, facing a potential demotion, the major retired. The irony: He walked out the door with more than $70,000 of “unused” sick days and vacation time.… MORE
Health Department officials say nearly three-quarters of all Rhode Island seventh grade students received the state-mandated HPV vaccine by the beginning of this school year.… MORE
A lifelong resident of one Warwick neighborhood is critical of how the city handled a recent road paving project, saying a lack of through preparation will result in cracks and deterioration of the asphalt sooner than later.… MORE
“My number one job is to make sure that the people of Rhode Island are safe and secure. But I’m going to take the federal government’s lead and if at some future date Rhode Island is called upon to do something, to respond to this humanitarian crisis, I’m going to take a look at it.”… MORE
Doctor Who stars Karen Gillan and Alex Kingston reunite at the 2015 RI Comic Con in Providence, Rhode Island.… MORE
Providence Place Mall is mixing things up with the addition of two, quite commonly-coveted stores.
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WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The three candidates running for Providence mayor will share a stage for the first time as they participate in a candidate’s forum at a retirement community on the city’s East Side. The hour-long forum is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Laurelmead and includes former…… MORE
FOP protesters march outside the Democratic debate. Photo by Kim Kalunian WPRO News By Sam Wroblewski, reporting by Kim Kalunian WPRO News Members of the Providence Fraternal Order of Police protested Angel Taveras outside Tuesday night’s debate, calling on the Mayor to address police grievances in the city. Picketers held signs reading “Angel is no Angel”…… MORE
