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Boston consumers paid more for gas, electricity; pump prices rose 16%...

BOSTON – Consumers in the Boston-Brockton-Nashua, N.H., metropolitan area paid more for utility gas and electricity in December than the U.S. city average, the...
"THE BEST TO PREPARE for  [our] issues is to maintain a very competent Physical Plant staff as well as a group of proven outside contractors that can provide almost immediate support whenever one of these challenges occurs," said David Snow, associate director of physical plant at CCRI. /

Five Questions With: David Snow

How many contractors does it take to change a light bulb at the Community College of Rhode Island? A lot if the light bulb...
Jan. 21 snowstorm /

A ‘high impact but short in duration’ storm affects morning commute

(Updated, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m.) PROVIDENCE – A “high impact but short in duration” storm is affecting the morning commute in Rhode Island, central...
NATIONWIDE, the average self-serve price of regular gas stood at $3.09 per gallon, the same as in Massachusetts, although the average price in Rhode Island is $3.18 per gallon. /

Rhode Island gas prices reach $3.18; Mass. prices at $3.09

PROVIDENCE – Gas prices rose in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, AAA Southern New England said on Monday. The auto club’s Jan. 17 survey found...

Review prompts Coastal Resources Management Council changes

The agency charged with managing Rhode Island’s coastline says it is rectifying issues identified last summer after a routine federal review. The R.I. Coastal Resources...
BRIGHT IDEA: Retired Pascoag Utility District General Manager/CEO Ted Garille said the utility has the ability to go out and seek new sources of power for its portfolio each year. /

Ted Garille says putting consumers first keeps Pascoag utility rates low

When you flip a light switch in Burrillville, chances are good that the Pascoag Utility District delivered the electricity needed to power it. The...

Mass. AG files amicus brief on Patrick’s behalf protesting catch share...

BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed a “friend of the court” brief on behalf of Gov. Deval L. Patrick protesting the federal...

HUD awards R.I. Housing $3.1 million for lead-based paint hazard control...

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Corp. $3.1 million in funding Thursday for...
PROMET MARINE SERVICES has settled a complaint from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it violated environmental regulations. /

Promet Marine Services settles EPA complaint for $290,000

PROVIDENCE – Promet Marine Services on Allens Avenue has settled a complaint from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it violated environmental regulations, the...

Cost of living in U.S. climbs more than forecast in December...

WASHINGTON - The cost of living in the U.S. climbed more than forecast in December, led by higher fuel and food prices, while other...
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