The global energy company Shell has completed the acquisition of a power plant located just outside of Providence, which the company says will help solidify its presence as a supplier of electricity in the region.

As cases of respiratory viruses rise in Rhode Island, hospitals and medical facilities are starting to require patients to wear masks

An affiliate of London-based Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) said Jan. 24 it had finalized its purchase of a 100% equity stake in RISEC Holdings LLC, owner of the Rhode Island State Energy Center, a two-unit combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Johnston.

Here are five rinks in Rhode Island to skate at this winter. Located in the heart of downtown Providence is BankNewport City Center's Providence Rink, an outdoor winter sports venue that offers both ice skating and ice bumper cars against a backdrop of the city skyline. The rink was recently renovated.

A cold start to the work week will be followed by light snow early Wednesday across Southern New England. High temperatures will climb above freezing on Monday and Tuesday with readings in the mid to upper 30s during the afternoon hours.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the area of York Harbor, Maine Monday morning at approximately 10:22, according to the United States Geological Survey.

New England’s oldest map store is located over the Connecticut border in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Andrew Middleton, owner of the store, said that even in the digital

Shell Energy North America (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell, announced it has completed the 100% equity stake acquisition of RISEC Holdings (RISEC), which owns a 609-MW two-unit combined-cycle gas-fired power

Still, local immigrants are on edge. “People are worried. People are afraid,” said the executive director of the Latino Policy Institute.

Brown got a bounce-back road win Monday at Cornell for their first win in Ivy play this season. Aaron Cooley had the hot hand, providing help for all-Ivy guard Kino Lilly. That’s important, if you hope to realize preseason expectations of reaching Ivy Madness.

YORK, Maine ( WPRI) — The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says there was a 3.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in Maine on Monday. The earthquake happened around 10:22 a.m. off of York Harbor. It was felt as far away as Rhode Island.