U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government."

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha provides an update on the sale of Narragansett Electric, Monday, May 23, 2022. (WLNE file image) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said a coalition of attorney generals secured a preliminary injunction in Massachusetts v.

The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.

Senior guard Madison Medbury (Scituate, R.I.) scored 16 points and dished out five assists in the final game of her career as No. 2-seeded Rhode Island College fell to No. 3-seeded Southern Maine, 71-57,

Mt. Blue and Edward Little both qualified three for the New England Championships, which are March 8-9 in Providence, Rhode Island. Here are Maine’s qualifiers, listed in order of finish: 106 —Preston Garland (Mt. Blue), Clayton McPheters (Mattanawcook), Remington Grunhuvd (Massabesic).

A quick-moving storm continues to move through New England from the Great Lakes this morning, draping a warm and cold front across the region and spreading light snow. Boston and most of Massachusetts and Rhode Island will see steady light rain with scattered showers in the afternoon as temperatures warm up, returning closer to 50 degrees.