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The first turbine is up for this huge offshore wind project off RI's coast
PROVIDENCE – Revolution Wind has reached another milestone with the installation of the first of its 65 offshore wind turbines in the ocean waters off Rhode Island. Developers Ørsted and Eversource made the announcement Monday, marking another landmark event in the construction of the 704-megawatt wind farm being built about 15 miles south...
Everything You Need To Know About American Idol Auditions for Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson…these are just a few superstars who got their start on American Idol. Auditions are coming to both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Here’s how to take advantage of them. How to Audition for ‘American Idol’. “Idols Across America” kicked off July 31st...
Governor McKee Boosts RI Works Assistance by 20%
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services have announced a significant 20% boost to Rhode Island Works benefits, providing a much-needed lifeline to struggling families across the state. This increase, which kicks in this week, comes on the heels of a funding hike passed in the 2025 state budget.
Rip current statement affecting 6 Massachusetts counties Friday and Saturday
A rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:56 p.m. valid from Friday 8 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol and Dukes counties. The weather service describes, "Dangerous rip currents expected." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers...
Newport County High School Roundup: Portsmouth girls volleyball opens with a win
Welcome to the fall high school sports season! Each weeknight, The Providence Journal and Newport Daily News compile scores and recaps for that day's games. But we can't do this without the help of the high school coaches. Coaches are reminded to please send in their results after each game by 10 p.m. Coaches can email pjsports@providencejournal.com or call the Sports desk at (401) 277-7340, each weeknight with the final score and game details. BOYS SOCCER ...
Rhode Island State Crime Lab suspends firearms forensic testing pending review
A national firearms database used by Rhode Island State Crime Lab last month flagged a cartridge casing authorities believe is involved in the 2021 Pawtucket shooting death of a former college football player as being linked instead to another criminal case. Roughly 50 active criminal cases involving firearms have been on hold since Aug. 20 […]
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