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Protesters call for transparency from Rhode Island Energy

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A group of protesters gathered outside the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission on Saturday afternoon, calling for transparency from Rhode Island Energy. "Our families are in need and deserve respect." Central Falls City Council member Laurilim Rosado said. "We're asking for questions, answering questions ...and...

Rhode Island · 23h
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More Than 450,000 Rhode Island Energy Electric Customers Get About $61 in Winter Relief Credits on Top of Monthly Bill Credits

More than 450,000 Rhode Island Energy electric customers get about $61 in winter relief credits, plus monthly credits from a nearly $170 million settlement.

Rhode Island · 3d

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CVS Plans to Separate 9,000 Pharmacies From Aetna and Caremark

The restructuring involves a Woonsocket-headquartered company with a substantial Rhode Island workforce. It would separate retail pharmacies from Caremark as Rhode Island's pharmacy benefit manager laws and litigation address prescription costs. Woonsocket-based CVS Health said Wednesday it plans to separate about 9,000 retail pharmacies from its insurance and pharmacy benefit...

Rhode Island · 3d
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Revolution Wind Fully Running, Developer Says; RI Holds 400 MW Contract

Rhode Island Energy buys 400 megawatts from the farm at a fixed wholesale price for 20 years, and a state-commissioned study projects modest savings for customers over that term. Ørsted, the Danish developer of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm, said Thursday that the 704-megawatt project reached commercial operations in...

Rhode Island · 2d
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Realty Today

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California and Florida Lead a Historic Night for Housing Ballot Measures Across the US

California is now committed to the largest state housing bond in modern memory, Florida homeowners are looking at meaningful property tax relief starting next year, and voters from Hawaii to Rhode Island approved fresh rounds of housing spending — all from a single Tuesday ballot that Ballotpedia counted as including the most state-level housing measures since at least 2006, excluding property tax initiatives. Most of them passed.

Florida · 2d

Uprise RI

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Heat Pump Households Overpay About $902 a Year, Groups' Report Says

Heat pump owners pay the same year-round delivery rate as everyone else, and advocates say that costs them about $902 a year on average. A utility study could lead the PUC to consider a dedicated winter rate. About $902 a year. That is how much more than they should the...

Rhode Island · 1d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Power restored after lightning causes widespread TMLP power outage

Taunton and surrounding communities faced a widespread power outage that impacted approximately 10,000 customers from noon to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 6, a TMLP spokesperson said. The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant , in a social media post on Friday, Nov. 6, said the power outage affected Raynham, Taunton, East Taunton, and Lakeville." TMLP attributed the outage to "a lightning strike to a National Grid transmission line." A spokesperson for Taunton Public Schools said that multiple schools were using backup power during the outage and that the phone system was down. Paying off high school debt early Taunton dips into savings to give homeowners property tax relief TMLP service area TMLP provides electricity to Taunton, Berkley and Raynham and parts of Dighton, Lakeville and Bridgewater, according to the TMLP website. This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Power restored after lightning causes widespread TMLP power outage

Taunton, MA · 2d

Boston

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Aldi to open its 26th Massachusetts store in Swansea

The discount grocer opens Thursday, offering giveaways to its first 200 shoppers. South Coast shoppers looking to save a few bucks will soon have a new place to fill their carts. Aldi will open its 26th Massachusetts store Thursday at 58 Swansea Mall Drive in Swansea, giving the first 200...

Swansea, MA · 4d

Brown Daily Herald

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Report finds Providence 6th most affordable city for homeownership in R.I.

Despite rising housing costs, Providence has become the sixth most affordable city in Rhode Island to own a home, according to the 2026 Housing Fact Book released by HousingWorks RI in late October. This marks an increase of six places from last year’s ranking, with the report’s estimate of income...

Providence, RI · 2d

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Legal Notice Fairhaven Housing Authority

The Fairhaven Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the development of approximately 50 units of affordable senior rental housing at a range of incomes on surplus land it owns adjacent to an existing public housing site, Oxford Terrace. The most advantageous proposal, from a responsive and responsible proposer, considering all evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, will be selected.

Fairhaven, MA · 3d

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City Property Tax Rate To Go Before City Council Next Week

Next week, the Fall River City Council will hold a public hearing and may vote on proposed real estate tax rates for residential and commercial property owners. Residents will likely pay more in taxes for FY 2027. In setting the rate, the council can shift the tax burden to commercial...

Fall River, MA · 3d

Dianna Carney

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You're Invited: New Independent Record Shop Announces Grand Opening in Bridgewater

Music lovers across the South Shore have a brand new reason to celebrate this weekend. After a successful year of popping up at local breweries, Common Groove Records is finally putting down roots. Founded by Eric Visser and Josh Whitlow, the independent record shop is officially opening its first permanent storefront at 50 Central Square in downtown Bridgewater this Saturday, November 7th, from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Bridgewater, MA · 2d

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Flooding across the region affects local businesses in Brockton, Falmouth

FALMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Downpours on Friday and overnight rain caused major flooding across the region and in several parts of Massachusetts. Garrett’s Family Market and Gas Station off Route 28 in Falmouth saw heavy flooding. Trash barrels were seen floating in the parking lot. Nearly three inches of rain fell in Falmouth.

Falmouth, MA · 2d

islands.com

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Forget Boston — Retire To This Coastal Gem On The Rhode Island Border With Scenic State Parks And Vibrant Cities

Bustling, busy, and expensive: These three words can succinctly describe the experience of many who live in Boston. America's "Cradle of Liberty" may be full of historic charm, great museums, world-class art, and great healthcare, but it's also become priced out for many, with a cost of living that's 49% higher than the national average, according to Payscale. So what's a retiree who wants to live in a coastal Massachusetts county to do? Why, move to Bristol County, Massachusetts, of course! Cities here, like New Bedford, have a lower cost of living than Boston, according to Salary.com, and are perfectly positioned near Rhode Island for great day trips to places like The Breakers. In Bristol County, you've got the best of city life with the perks of being near some great natural beauty, including dense forests and expansive beaches.

Bristol County, MA · 4d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Knee-deep flooding hits parts of Mass. as torrential rain swamps roads, businesses

Falmouth, MA · 1d

Fox Business

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CVS announces major breakup, pharmacy expert weighs impact on consumers

CVS Health breakup will create separate pharmacy and healthcare companies as industry expert weighs the impact on prescription drug prices, pharmacies and patients.

Woonsocket, RI · 3d

newbedfordguide.com

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From Loaves to Living: Historic Sunbeam Bakery To Be Reborn as 37 Apartments After Decades of Decay

The former Sunbeam Bread bakery on Coffin Avenue in New Bedford is closer to becoming a mixed-use property with 37 apartments on its upper floors. On October 15, 2026, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit to convert the upper levels from storage to residential units, citing the housing benefit to the city and neighborhood.

New Bedford, MA · 5d

marinelink.com

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General Dynamics Mission Systems Awarded $15m MEDUSA Contract Modification

General Dynamics Mission Systems announced it was awarded a $15 million contract modification to exercise options under a previously awarded contract for the Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA). Building on the prototype, software and engineering work advanced under the July contract modification, this follow-on award continues MEDUSA's maturation...

Quincy, MA · 3d

theweektoday.com

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Select Board approves business license renewals

The Select Board unanimously approved several categories of business license renewals during its Tuesday, Nov. 3 meeting. Renewals included Class I and Class II car dealership licenses, common victualler licenses, package store licenses, on-premises alcoholic beverage licenses and entertainment licenses. Most of the licenses were renewed for the year ending...

Wareham, MA · 5d