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ORSTED A/S has submitted plans to Rhode Island Energy for a new offshore wind farm, Starboard Wind, a 1,184-megawatt farm that would power 600,000 homes across Rhode Island and Connecticut. / COURTESY ORSTED U.S. OFFSHORE WIND

R.I. Energy fields four large-scale offshore wind farm proposals

Economy 03/27/2024

PROVIDENCE – Four developers are seeking to add to Rhode Island’s offshore wind plans. Rhode Island Energy announced Wednesday that Avangrid Renewables LLC, Orsted A/S,...

After 8 years of searching, why can’t R.I. hire a permanent...

Government 03/25/2024

Dr. Lance Truong fell in love with Rhode Island after the pathology program at Brown University brought him here four years ago. Back then,...

Rite-Solutions awarded $60.7M, 5-year naval contract

Economic Activity 03/18/2024

MIDDLETOWN – Rite-Solutions Inc., an engineering and information technology company, has been awarded a $60.7 million, five-year contract to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center’s...

R.I.’s 3.6% unemployment rate second highest in New England

Economic Activity 03/12/2024

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the second-highest unemployment rate in New England in January at 3.6%, which is below the national rate of 3.7%,...

RIPEC: Legislative proposals could significantly worsen R.I.’s business tax climate

Economic Activity 02/29/2024

PROVIDENCE – While Rhode Island has marginally improved its national standing on the Tax Foundation’s Business Tax Climate, bills before the General Assembly could...

Man faces deportation after scamming Home Depot for $300K in store...

Capital Goods 02/20/2024

PROVIDENCE – A Brazilian national faces deportation for his role in a fraudulent Home Depot credit scheme, U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode...

EVERSOURCE ENERGY LLC says it has executed a definitive agreement to sell its 50% ownership share in South Fork Wind off Long Island and Revolution Wind to Global Infrastructure Partners. / COURTESY ORSTED U.S. OFFSHORE WIND

Investment fund buying Eversource’s share in Revolution Wind, South Fork Wind

Economic Activity 02/14/2024

PROVIDENCE – Eversource Energy LLC has found a buyer for its stake in two offshore wind projects off the coast of Rhode Island. The company...

A PEDESTRIAN carries an umbrella while walking through the snow Tuesday in Providence. A winter storm warning remains in effect until Tuesday evening, with 8 inches of snow expected to fall over most of Rhode Island by 6 p.m. Northern parts of the state could see 6 inches of snow due to the storm’s southward shift. / AP PHOTO/DAVID GOLDMAN

Winter storm hits state with heavy snow, strong winds

Government 02/13/2024

PROVIDENCE – A powerful nor’easter moved through Rhode Island Tuesday, bringing heavy snow and strong wind gusts that affected travel and caused isolated power...

R.I. third-best state for health care, Forbes Advisor finds

Health Services 02/08/2024

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the third-best state in the nation for health care, according to a study by Forbes Advisor. The inaugural report compared...