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Rhode Island Energy joins proposed northern Maine onshore wind farm
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (93+ words) PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy has conditionally selected 150 megawatts of renewable energy from a proposed onshore wind project in northern Maine, the utility company announced Tuesday. Clearway Energy Group LLC was selected by the Maine Public Utilities Commission on Aug. 25 to…...
R.I. healthcare system struggles to make recovery
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (82+ words) Providence Business News Massive cuts to insurance, persistent staffing shortages and widespread financial woes continue to vex Rhode Island’s healthcare system in 2026, though the Ocean State also managed to extinguish some long-burning fires over the past five years. After years…...
Neronha urges regulators to reject R.I. Energy proposed profit hike
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (130+ words) Neronha urges regulators to reject Rhode Island Energy’s proposed profit increase Providence Business News PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is urging state regulators to reject Rhode Island Energy’s proposed profit increase and more than $200 million in higher…...
CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island selects chief of thoracic surgery
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (161+ words) Evolving Funding Landscape for Not-for-Profits Not-for-profit organizations are being asked to do more with less,… “Access to world-class cancer and surgical care is an important thread in Rhode Island’s quality of life. I’m proud that CharterCARE has attracted a national…...
Search for Rhode Island’s first-ever inspector general is almost on
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (757+ words) The five-member Inspector General Independent Advisory Commission agreed Wednesday to open applications for the state’s newest statewide position on Aug. 3. They’ll close on Friday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. The commission – created in this year’s budget, alongside the new statewide office…...
Search for Rhode Islandâs first-ever inspector general is almost on
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (789+ words) The five-member Inspector General Independent Advisory Commission agreed Wednesday to open applications for the state’s newest statewide position on Aug. 3. They’ll close on Friday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. The commission – created in this year’s budget, alongside the new statewide office…...
Judge allows Shekarchi's bid for R.I. Supreme Court seat
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi may seek a seat on the R.I. Supreme Court without violating the state’s Code of Ethics, Superior Court Judge Richard Licht ruled on Monday. The decision comes one day before Shekarchi and four other…...
Washington Bridge closure lengthened East Bay ambulance trips, study finds
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (782+ words) Alexander Castro is a staff writer for the Rhode Island Current. Join the celebration at Aldrich Mansion. Thank you to everyone who applied. By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Private Office Advisor Engel & Volkers Oceanside www.DiSpiritoteam.com… Ambulance trips…...
R.I., Mass. gas prices climb amid volatile oil markets
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (91+ words) Providence Business News PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 9 cents to $4.13 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday. That price is 2 cents higher than the national average and $1.12 more than it was in…...
Some worry McKee attack ads reinforce state's bad business reputation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (14+ words) Some worry McKee attack ads reinforce state’s bad business reputation Providence Business News...