14+ hour, 59+ min ago   (1212+ words) Rhode Island is expanding AI training while confronting unresolved questions about data-center power costs, tax incentives and permanent jobs. Smithfield’s proposed corporate complex offers the clearest local test. The state’s AI strategy could affect electric bills, tax revenue, workforce spending…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (709+ words) Tiverton posted a Hoffman Engineering update on August 27 explaining the Bay Street cleanup and why digging remains restricted. The firm says impacted fill still sits beneath some roads, with pavement serving as the barrier. Bay Street homeowners face continuing limits…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (582+ words) Targeted herbicide treatment of invasive plants began August 25 at Charlestown's East Beach, part of a state-led habitat restoration project that will continue with follow-up treatments through 2027. The beach and campground remain open. East Beach is a state-managed public beach and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) Richmond says a contractor is expected to spray herbicide on invasive plants along the Heritage Trail from Tuesday through Thursday, weather permitting. The town's notice gives access precautions but does not name the product, the contractor or the treatment boundaries....