Rhode Island Energy proposes higher summer electricity rate for commercial, industrial...
PROVIDENCE – Commercial and industrial customers of Rhode Island Energy could see a slight electricity rate increase this summer compared with last summer.
The proposed...
Annual retail cannabis licenses to cost $30K; will be awarded via...
WARWICK – The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission on Wednesday released its long-awaited draft rules and regulations governing the state’s adult-use cannabis industry.
The unanimous vote...
Orsted names Dasch Region Americas CEO
PROVIDENCE – Orsted A/S has a new Region Americas CEO.
Amanda Dasch, who has more than 20 years of energy-sector experience, will take over the role...
R.I. gas prices remain below $3 per gallon
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island remained at $2.95 per gallon on Monday, as ample domestic...
McKee issues statewide drought advisory
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee issued a statewide drought advisory Wednesday based on the recommendation of federal, state and local experts that make...
Norman Bird Sanctuary taps environmental consultant for first phase of master...
MIDDLETOWN – The nonprofit Norman Bird Sanctuary on Monday announced the hiring of Providence-based environmental consulting firm Horsley Witten Group to begin the first phase...
State conserves 982 acres in Burrillville; largest land acquisition in a...
BURRILLVILLE – The R.I. Department of Management is conserving 982 acres of forest in the Buck Hill section of town for public recreational use,...
Warren gets $3.1M for electrical, wastewater infrastructure
WARREN – The town has been awarded a $3.1 million grant for electrical and wastewater infrastructure upgrades needed to boost economic growth in the...
Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less...
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – The volume and value of America's commercial fishing industry both fell according to newly released federal figures, though members of the industry...
R.I. Commerce seeking more federal Ocean Tech Hub dollars
PROVIDENCE – Maybe a third time will be the charm for the R.I. Commerce Corp. when it comes to the state's effort to get...
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