PROVIDENCE – A New York man pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday for his part in defrauding banks in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and at least eight other states, with an intent to swindle approximately $143,000, prosecutors said.

Officials behind the SouthCoast Wind project are no longer committing to start construction by the end of 2025, and it could be delayed until 2029 based on the uncertainty President Donald Trump has injected into the industry.

Eversource and National Grid are proposing 10% cuts to gas bills for residential customers in Massachusetts in March and April.

Medicaid provides health insurance for roughly one in five Americans, covering impoverished children, low-income adults, and seniors and those with disabilities reliant on care at home.

SouthCoast Wind is planning for the possibility of up to a 4-year delay for its offshore wind farm that would supply power to Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

The new Costco in Sharon, Massachusetts will be the closest of the cult favorite stores for many Rhode Islanders.

The proposed six-year contract will keep the Freetown facility open, saving the jobs of 900 employees at the distribution center.

Teamsters Local 25 and Stop & Shop have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract Friday, officials said in a release.

UMass is looking to break its 3-game home losing streak with a win against Rhode Island. Saturday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Massachusetts (14-13, 10-7 A-10) fell to Rhode Island (16-13, 11-5 A-10) in a tightly contested 42-40 decision on Sunday afternoon

Erin Stevenson leads tours at the Rhode Island State House, sharing its history and showcasing artifacts like the original Royal Charter. The tours, offered twice daily, guide visitors through significant areas like the rotunda and the dome, the fourth largest self-supported marble dome in the world.