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Public advocates in several New England states have sued to block a $360 million transmission project through New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The proposed project, called X-178, would reconstruct 49 miles of transmission facilities, including replacing 580 poles. The Maine Office of the Public Advocate joined its coun

Some food trends ask for commitment, but this one just asks you to tear into a hot bagel and trust the process. When PopUp Bagels opens at Garden City Center, the fast-growing brand will introduce something that feels surprisingly simple in a world of overbuilt breakfast menus: hot bagels served fresh from the oven and

Former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet Joins GoLocal. Arlene Violet made national news when she was elected the first female state Attorney General in America. It was one of her many firsts. The former Sister of Mercy nun has been an innovator and a conscience of Rhode Island for years.

A Scituate home is severely damaged after a fire caused portions of the house to collapse.

Bally Bet is preparing to hold something of a monopoly in Rhode Island come November, but if neighboring Massachusetts any indication, those in the Ocean State might not have a whole lot to celebrate. Bally Bet pretty much bombed in Mass for the month of April, at least when compared...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Sojourner House celebrates 50 years this week, and they're looking ahead to the next chapter in victim advocacy. The local non-profit serves survivors during times of crisis. "It's hard to know exactly how many people we've helped," CEO Vanessa Volz said, "but our best estimates...

(WJAR) — While rainy weather caused several Memorial Day parades, services and celebrations across Rhode Island to be canceled or rescheduled Monday, some went on regardless of the forecast. “We’ve always been rain or shine,” said Scott Winslow, organizer of the Memorial Day Parade in the town of Lincoln....

Small Dog Rescue of New England is asking the public to help spread the word about Bryce, a small dog who is “fully vetted and ready to travel up north the first week of June,” according to the organization. Bryce is currently in Texas, and the rescue says sharing his photo and adoption post could help him find his “lo

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Many are hitting the road this Memorial Day and with that comes frustration at the pump as gas prices stay high. But in Johnston, one gas station is trying to give its customers a holiday break. Down the road here on Hartford Avenue in Johnston,...

Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi and Polymarket, claiming the two prediction market platforms have caused an eight-percent decline in state lottery sports betting revenue and are operating in violation of state gambling laws. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha filed the legal action, arguing that there is