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New Website Helps Rhode Islanders Slash Heating Oil Bills – Uprise RI
As Rhode Island families brace for another winter, the familiar dread of volatile heating oil prices looms large. In an economy teetering on uncertainty, where corporate profits soar while essentials like SNAP benefits are held hostage in political games, every dollar counts. For the thousands of Rhode Islanders who rely on oil to heat their homes, the opaque and unpredictable nature of the market has long been a source of frustration and financial strain. A new digital tool, however, aims to shift power back into the hands of consumers.
A free online marketplace called RI Oil Prices launched this week, offering a lifeline to homeowners and renters struggling with one of their largest household expenses. The platform, found at rioilprices.com, provides a simple, centralized hub to compare real-time heating oil prices from local dealers across the entire state. This transparency is a direct challenge to an industry where prices can vary wildly from one company to the next, often with little justification.
For years, the process of finding the best heating oil prices has been a tedious chore of making countless phone calls, comparing notes, and hoping for an honest quote. This lack of easy-to-access information benefits large, well-advertised firms that often charge a premium for name recognition. By using a tool like RI Oil Prices, consumers can discover smaller, local dealers whose prices can be as much as 70 cents lower per gallon – a staggering difference that can translate into hundreds of dollars in savings over a single winter season.
“We built RI Oil Prices to solve a simple problem: homeowners shouldn’t have to call a dozen different dealers or browse several websites just to find out who has the best price on oil or what areas they serve,” said the company’s founder and Cumberland resident, Greg Brailsford. “This free platform makes it easy to search by ZIP code and instantly see which local dealers serve your area, what they charge, and also what special services they offer.”
The website’s functionality is straightforward. Users enter their ZIP code to see a list of dealers, their current daily price per gallon, and the services they provide, such as automatic delivery, budget plans, or senior discounts. For those looking to time their purchases, the site also features price alerts and an interactive graph showing the 90-day trend of average oil prices in the state. This level of data empowers consumers to make informed, cost-effective decisions rather than purchasing blindly.
Crucially, this service is not just for homeowners. A significant portion of Rhode Island’s renters are responsible for paying their own heating bills. Many may not realize that if they pay for the oil, they have the right to choose their own provider, regardless of who their landlord might recommend or have a pre-existing relationship with. With rents continuing to climb, the ability for tenants to shop around for cheaper oil is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. This platform urges renters to exercise that right and take control of their energy costs as we head into the colder months.
In an era where every utility and basic necessity seems to be controlled by a handful of powerful corporations, a tool that promotes local competition and consumer empowerment is a welcome development. RI Oil Prices is completely free for consumers, creating a competitive marketplace where smaller dealers can vie for business on a level playing field and residents can keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets. It’s a small but significant victory for the average Rhode Islander against the crushing weight of rising costs.
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GoLocalProv | News | NEW: RI Woman Previously Arrested 100 Times Charged in Death of Pedestrian
Saturday, December 06, 2025
PHOTOS: Hopkinton Police
Hopkinton Police announced on Saturday that it responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident in the area of 42 Spring Street (Route 138), Hope Valley. When Officers arrived on the scene, they discovered that a pedestrian walking his dogs had been struck by the vehicle.
The woman charged in the incident had previously been arrested 100 times.
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Police said in a statement, “At this time, it is believed that the motor vehicle, driven by 41-year-old Shannon N. Godbout of 332 Canonchet Road, Apt. 203 was traveling eastbound on Spring Street when she left her lane and struck several objects, including two telephone poles and a pedestrian walking his dogs on the shoulder of the eastbound Lane.
The pedestrian victim has been identified as 70-year-old Roderick Macleod, who resided at 12B Pleasant Street, Richmond, Rhode Island. Macleod was transported to Rhode Island Hospital by Hope Valley Ambulance.
Macleod died from his injuries.
“At the scene of the accident, Officers discovered that Shannon N. Godbout was in possession of numerous illegal narcotics and packaging materials commonly associated with drug distribution. She was placed under arrest at the scene and subsequently transported to Westerly Hospital for medical evaluations by Ashaway Ambulance.
This accident is currently under investigation with assistance from the Rhode Island State Police Accident Reconstruction Team,” said the Police.
Shannon N. Godbout is facing preliminary charges for the following criminal offenses:
– Driving to endanger, resulting in death
– Possession of narcotics, Schedule I/II with intent to distribute, 3rd plus offense
Shannon N. Godbout will be scheduled to appear before a Justice of the Peace and presented to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office as a criminal violator for past charges for which she is currently on suspended sentences/probation.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be brought against Godbout as further evidence is gathered.
100 Arrests
Hopkinton Police cite:
– Godbout’s criminal history includes over 100 arrests, with 8 of them from the Hopkinton Police Department.
– 82 court warrants have been issued for Godbout previously.
– Godbout has received 40 traffic citations, with 7 of them issued by Hopkinton Police.
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PROVIDENCE — Rivalry week in Rhode Island continues.
It’s the best week of the year as the state’s college basketball teams play each other and no matchup is bigger than Rhode Island vs. Providence. The Providence Journal’s Jacob Rousseau and Bill Koch are downtown today to cover the day.
Tip is set for noon at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
It’s the 135th matchup between the in-state rivals with Providence leading the all-time series, 77-57. Rhode Island won last year’s game, 69-63, in Kingston. Rhode Island hasn’t won in Providence since Dec. 7, 2002, when it captured a 73-71 victory.
Follow along for live updates from the game!
Live updates from Rhode Island vs. Providence men’s basketball
11 a.m. — Both teams have taken the courts for warm ups now. Students have started to trickle into their sections in the AMP’s endzones. We’re just over an hour before tip in this rivalry matchup.
10:36 a.m. — Providence’s Duncan Powell is on the court warming up with a mask. The forward hasn’t played since Nov. 14 with a facial injury. Kim English said, after the Friars’ win vs. FDU, that Powell could be available today.
9:45 a.m. — We’re here bright and early at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Broadcast crew from TNT — operating as TruTV this afternoon — getting settled.
Officials for this matchup are Lamar Simpson, Greg Evans and Tim Clougherty. Simpson and Clougherty were on the whistle Friday night at Pizzitola Center, a 75-56 win for Brown over Bryant. Evans has been off since Wednesday night, a Sacred Heart road win at Mount St. Mary’s.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Friday was one of the coldest days of the year, but much of Rhode Island was focused on warmer days and soccer.
Friday afternoon, fans learned which teams will be coming to New England for the 2026 World Cup group stage in June.
“I’ve been to World Cups in the past,” Newport resident Timmy May said. “I went to see soccer games in Mexico in ‘86. I saw games in 1990 in Italy.”
And now, May will have the chance to see the World Cup in his own backyard.
Months ahead of the first matches in June, Rhode Island soccer fans gathered at their home club’s stadium in Pawtucket.
RIFC hosted a watch party as FIFA announced which teams will be coming to the United States — and New England.
With Providence set to host at least one team, residents of the Capital City made their pitch to potential visitors.
“It’s a great culture, the food’s amazing,” Providence resident Jose Olivences said. “We’ve got every culture, very diverse internationally. When we go out of state, we don’t find any food that compares to Rhode Island.”
Brazil, England, and France are among the teams set to play at Gillette Stadium.
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group I: France, Senegal, Winner Play-off 2, Norway
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
“My parents are from Haiti,” Providence resident Akisch Lenus said. “So I’m excited. That country has been through so much, so to see them in the World Cup is amazing.”
Teams will now sort out where they’ll stay and practice when the World Cup arrives in June.
“I’m stoked. I’m super excited,” Pawtucket resident Jason McLaughlin said. “I can’t believe that it’s actually going to be at Gillette. That’s a big deal.”
Bryant University in Smithfield is one of the FIFA-approved options for base camps.
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