Hundreds of offshore wind developers and experts gathered in Rhode Island to talk about the future of clean energy— how to grow the offshore wind industry and address shared challenges.… MORE
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Governor's race focuses on test scores and tax returns
The candidates for governor seem to feel they have winning lines of attack, as Republican Ashley Kalus continued to hammer at the state’s delayed release of standardized test scores, while Democrat Dan McKee renewed his call that Kalus release her tax returns.… MORE
RI regulators approve largest ever rate hike
Despite appeals from community members, activists and clergy members the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission voted Friday to approve sharp increases in gas and electric rates, to offset rising energy costs at the wholesale level, attributed to inflation resulting from the Russian war on Ukraine. … MORE
Former mayor found dead in her Woonsocket home
Decomposed remains found in a Woonsocket home Monday are those of former Mayor Susan Menard, the Office of the State Medical Examiners confirmed Wednesday, while the identity of remains of a second individual have not yet been finalized.… MORE
Judge strikes down Rhode Island's truck tolls
Calling Rhode Island’s scheme to charge tolls to large trucks and not any other vehicles discriminatory, a federal judge Wednesday struck down the state’s toll system as unconstitutional, setting a 48-hour deadline to discontinue charging tolls.… MORE
Utility rate hike draws fire from consumers, activists
A long list of people lined up Friday at a hearing by a state regulatory panel to denounce a rate increase requested by Rhode Island Energy to offset rising energy costs for both electric and gas ratepayers.… MORE
Rhode Island Gov. McKee narrowly wins Democratic primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee eked out a victory in his Democratic primary on Tuesday, beating back strong challenges from a pair of opponents as he seeks his first full term in office.… MORE
Judge: Congregation at oldest US synagogue can stay, for now
The Rhode Island congregants who worship at the nation’s oldest synagogue won’t be evicted, as a judge ruled in their favor Monday. But the yearslong legal dispute over the historic building and a set of ceremonial bells worth millions appears far from over.… MORE
Scenes from the 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival
Hundreds of people turned out on a picture-perfect Sunday afternoon to hear dozens of artists in the 8the annual Rhode Island Folk Festival at Rose Larisa Park in East Providence… MORE
Drought disaster declared; city restricts outdoor irrigation
Federal officials have declared a drought-related disaster in Rhode Island while New England’s second-largest city is restricting outdoor water use as the drought in the Northeast worsens.… MORE
