Several RIPTA routes detoured days after the storm

Lydia Rogers — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:20:35 +0000

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is still detouring 12 of its bus routes due to the aftermath of last weekend’s snow storm. On its website RIPTA says the affected routes will remain detoured until further notice.
You can see the latest information provided by RIPTA here.

Navy considering using wind power

Bradley Campbell — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:08:30 +0000

The Naval Station is looking at the possibility of erecting 12 wind turbines on its properties on Aquidneck Island. The Naval Station’s spokeswoman Lisa Rama, says the goal is for the turbines to produce enough electricity to power the base.