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East Coast nor’easter weakens after causing death and floods

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Latest: Nor'easter causes concert cancellations and venue damage in New York

The powerful autumnal nor’easter has struck the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain, high winds, and dangerous coastal flooding. The storm has caused widespread disruption, including the cancellation of

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Revolution Wind offshore wind project completion

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Latest: Revolution Wind completes installation of all 65 turbines

The Revolution Wind offshore wind project, a $6.2 billion joint venture between Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables, has completed the installation of all 65 turbines. Located in Rhode Island Sound, the 704 megawatt farm is de

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PFAS contamination in Rhode Island water

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Latest: Lika region water safety concerns rise amid contamination reports

High levels of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, have been detected in private drinking water wells near the Tiverton Fire Department Station 3 in Rhode Island. State environmental officials have linked the contamination to

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Helena Foulkes wins Rhode Island Democratic primary

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Latest: Rhode Island Democrats unseat incumbents in primary elections

Helena Foulkes, a former CVS Health executive, has defeated incumbent Governor Dan McKee in the Rhode Island Democratic primary, ending his bid for a second full term. This outcome marks the first time in over 30 years t

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Taylor Swift donation to injured Rhode Island bystander

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Latest: Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to woman injured while saving teenager

Singer Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, a 42-year-old certified nursing assistant and mother of three. Taunton was critically injured on I-95 in Rhode Island after stopping her vehi

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