Gas prices boost T ridership to new record
BOSTON – Total ridership on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s buses, trains, boats and trolleys increased 21.66 million, or 6.13 percent, in the...
R.I. gas prices fall 11¢ in 3rd weekly decline
PROVIDENCE – “Gasoline prices in Rhode Island tumbled by an average of 11 cents per gallon last week, falling under the $4 mark for...
Sailing into the future
US Sailing – the Newport-based nonprofit that picks the U.S. Olympic sailing team while promoting sailing throughout the country – has re-launched its...
Highland Corporate Parks to adopt ‘green’ strategy
The Highland Corporate Parks in Cumberland and Woonsocket next month will be the first industrial parks in the state – and could be in...
CCRI classes teach energy efficiency at home, work
Get rid of that hot-water tank in your basement. Toss it right out.
“It’s the last thing you want,” said Norman Cook, adjunct professor...
State to expand program to recycle electronics
PROVIDENCE – A new state law will expand Rhode Island’s system for collecting and disposing of old computers, televisions and other electronics, giving manufacturers...
URI-led coastal program wins national honors
KINGSTON – A project coordinated by the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute has been recognized by the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units National Network...
NSTAR 2Q profit edges up 0.54%
BOSTON – Bay State utility company NSTAR (NYSE: NST) posted a second-quarter profit of $50.37 million, a 0.54-percent increase from the year-ago $50.10 million,...
Aquidneck Island Planning Commission opens Blue Trail
PORTSMOUTH – U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on Monday will be on hand to officially open the Aquidneck Island Planning...
Whitehouse 2nd in class in NYYC Classics Regatta
NEWPORT – U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, sailing a historic vessel commissioned by his grandfather, finished second in his class Sunday in the first half...