Letter: Approval of Narragansett Electric sale should have included decarbonization mandates
The following was received in reaction to approval this week of the sale of Narragansett Electric to Pennsylvania Power & Light by the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities & Carriers. The complete order...
Letter: Opportunity exists to protect Burrillville’s ecosystem services
If projections of future growth are accurate for northwestern Rhode Island, Burrillville will lose its rural character and join the southeastern New England suburban core that includes southeastern New Hampshire, Boston, Worcester and all...
Guest post: Real estate, market changes coming in 2022
I am a commercial realtor serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. There are several things to be aware of as we prepare for 2022:
First, many businesses are changing their models to enable employees to...
From the Editor’s Desk: On gratitude
It's been three and a half years since the launch of Northern Rhode Island News On the Web, and on this Thanksgiving Day, it's time to thank all in the community who have helped...
Letter: Nursing shortage is a wake up call
The fact that we can't find new full-time, vaccinated workers to work at our state hospitals tells you how little the state values healthcare workers. We have been calling attention to staffing issues long...
Introducing: Contributor Dawn Anderson
Northern Rhode Island News On the Web would like to announce another new addition to our news team, contributor Dawn Anderson.
Anderson is a full time case manager who enjoys freelance writing, kickboxing, and...
First fall Clean & Green Day dubbed a success in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – An annual cleanup normally held in spring brought out more than 100 volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 25, with groups working with the Department of Public Works to remove hundreds of bags...
