Tagged: Aquidneck Island

RI News
7:20 am
Thu February 14, 2013

Several RIPTA routes detoured days after the storm

Credit RIPR file
RIPTA bus at Kennedy Plaza

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. 

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Environment
10:08 am
Thu January 31, 2013

Navy considering using wind power

Credit Catherine Welch
Wind turbines at the Port of Providence

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.

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