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Seasonal electric price increases for Rhode Island Energy customers take effect Oct. 1. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)

RI Energy bills are going up, then down, then up again. What to expect starting Oct. 1

Seasonal price hikes will be offset by refunds and discounts. Next winter is another story. BY NANCY LAVIN This story was published by partner news outlet the Rhode Island Current. The seasonal spike in electricity bills won’t burn as big a…

September 28, 2026

A section of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Johnston, R.I. (Rob Smith/ecoRI News)

Woony Greenway hopes to win over Johnston residents

By Rob Smith / ecoRI News staff Note: This story was reported by ecorinews.org. It is published with permission. JOHNSTON, R.I. — Undeterred by recent opposition, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is determined to show local residents the benefits that come…

September 25, 2026

Attleboro firefighters respond to crash, fuel spill on highway

ATTLEBORO – The Attleboro Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and a hazardous materials spill on I-95 Thursday morning. At around 8:19 a.m., Attleboro crews were dispatched to the area of mile marker 2.5 on…

September 24, 2026

UFL bringing football to Pawtucket’s Centreville Bank Stadium

PAWTUCKET – Centreville Bank Stadium as a destination for all types of events, sporting and otherwise, takes another leap forward with the announcement that the United Football League will play professional spring football at the stadium. The UFL announced that…

September 23, 2026

RIDOH confirms a case of rare tick-borne viral infection

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reporting a confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus disease detected in a Rhode Island resident. This resident is a male in his 60s who lives in Washington County. He began experiencing…

September 21, 2026

Pawtucket police make arrests in drive-by shooting

PAWTUCKET – Police say they’ve arrested two suspects in a Sept. 18 drive-by shooting on Cottage Street. At around 1:05 p.m. that day Pawtucket officers were dispatched to 142 Cottage St. for the report of multiple shots fired. Upon arrival,…

September 19, 2026

Alba campaign passes 4,800-door mark in House District 53

SMITHFIELD – Suzy Alba, Democratic candidate for state representative in House District 53, announced that she has visited more than 4,800 homes across Smithfield and Glocester since beginning her campaign. For Alba, the number matters less than what she has heard along…

September 18, 2026

Centreville Bank celebrates grand opening of downtown Providence branch

PROVIDENCE – Centreville Bank on Monday celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown Providence branch at 142 Westminster St., marking the bank’s second branch opening in Providence this year. The opening reinforces the bank’s ongoing commitment to investing in…

September 17, 2026

‘One-of-a-kind’ Scituate equestrian center, home available for $2.5 million

SCITUATE – Billed aș a rare find and one-of-a-kind opportunity, an equestrian center and home at 150 Trimtown Road in North Scituate is available for $2.5 million. Longtime home to the roadside Fairest Flowers Farm flower cart founded by Beth…

September 16, 2026

Sign up for Taco MANIA 2026 to find the best tacos in Rhode Island

Find the best tacos in Rhode Island by eating the best tacos in Rhode Island, say representatives from RI Food Fights. Taco Mania is the biggest celebration of the best tacos in RI, running throughout October. This is the event…

September 15, 2026

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