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Turbines at Revolution Wind offshore wind farm, which is under construction off the coast of Rhode Island, seen on April 23.

Eversource reports another big financial hit from its foray into offshore wind

The Boston-based utility company reported a one-time charge of $164 million against its latest earnings, due to delays in construction for the Revolution Wind project. 5:22 p.m.

COMMENTARY | Greg Cornett

Central Maine Power utility lines are seen in Pownal, Maine.

If New England is serious about improving affordability, we have to focus on what actually drives electric bills

Utilities should not be scapegoats for market forces or policy decisions they neither create nor control, writes Rhode Island Energy president. 5:55 a.m.

RI POLITICS

Counterprotesters waved Israeli flags on the sidewalk outside City Hall in 2025 as a Palestinian flag flew above. The Israel-Hamas conflict will hit the ballot box this fall as Providence voters are set to be asked a divestment question.

Divest from Israel and ‘complicit’ companies? New ballot question sparks debate in Providence.

The Jewish Alliance of Rhode Island opposes the ballot question, arguing it “does nothing to advance meaningful peace, security, or coexistence for Israelis and Palestinians.” 5:45 p.m.

RI POLITICS

A federal judge invalidated the town of Johnstons attempt to seize this 31 acre site on George Waterman Road in Johnston, R.I., by eminent domain.

Federal judge voids land seizure in Johnston, R.I., under eminent domain

Rhode Island U.S. District Judge Melissa R. DuBose ruled that the town failed to meet basic constitutional requirements when it sought to take over the site. 3:18 p.m.

POLITICS

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, at the start of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday.

The Gina Raimondo mention in Dr. Fauci’s journal

The former Rhode Island governor was a top contender to lead HHS, Dr. Anthony Fauci wrote in 2020. 9:56 a.m.

RI POLITICS

Democrat Helena Buonanno Foulkes, is shown speaking at at Grow Smart RI’s 2026 Power of Place Summit Gubernatorial Forum on June 26, 2026. Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current. For use ONLY with RI Current or NH Bulletin stories, and not for print.

A closer look at Foulkes’ record on opioids

What the evidence says about four claims the Democratic gubernatorial candidate has repeatedly made about her efforts to address the opioid crisis at CVS. 2:57 p.m.

RI POLITICS

Miguel Martínez Youngs, left, is running in the Democratic primary for Ward 1 to try and unseat Councilman John Goncalves, right.

After voting against rent control, a Providence councilman’s political future is at stake

Progressive groups are trying to oust Councilman John Goncalves. The race for Ward 1 could be seen as a proxy battle for the mayoral contest. 5:55 a.m.

RI ENERGY

Rhode Island Democratic Governor Dan McKee addresses a gathering in March 2021.

Rhode Island energy costs are soaring. So are political tensions.

Governor Dan McKee directs $28M to offset winter electric rate hikes while taking aim at lawmakers, environmentalists who opposed his broader relief package. 11:28 a.m.