RI Energy customers were left in the dark about power outages after a July 3 storm when the company's outage map failed.

RI Energy customers were left in the dark about power outages after a July 3 storm when the company's outage map failed.

While power has been restored to Rhode Islanders after a severe thunderstorm on Thursday, the cleanup efforts still have a long way to go.

Cranston Western defeated Cumberland 17-7 to win the Rhode Island Little League state softball championship. Ava Palumbo hit two three-run triples and pitched for Cranston Western.

4,800 people were still without power as of mid-day on July 5, according to RI Energy. But reports say some areas might not be restored until July 7.