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Orders to U.S. factories fell in January by the most in five months, weighed down by a slump in demand for military hardware and commercial aircraft.
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Ridership on Amtrak trains in the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metropolitan area grew 137.5 percent between 1997 and 2012, according to a new report released by the Brookings Institution.
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By PBN Staff
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Gas prices in the Ocean State dropped 3 cents this week after five consecutive weeks of increases, AAA Southern New England reported Monday.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $2.9 million U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management to “rehabilitate critical infrastructure” at the port of Galilee, lawmakers announced Friday.
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By PBN Staff
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is aiming to expand Wi-Fi Internet service to its commuter ferries and the interior of three of its rail stations, the Boston Business Journal reported.
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By PBN Staff
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Juvenile health, safety and wellness product maker Summer Infant Inc. has secured an $80 million asset-based revolving credit facility with Bank of America Corp.
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By PBN Staff
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Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded at a faster pace than forecast in February, reaching the highest level since June 2011 as factories boosted production to meet greater demand.
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By Alex Kowalski |
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Arpin Renewable Energy has joined with eNow Inc., a Warwick-based company that offers energy solutions to the transportation industry, to provide Arpin Van Lines users with access to cleaner moving trucks.
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By PBN Staff
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Business activity in the U.S. unexpectedly expanded in February at the fastest pace in almost a year, a sign the manufacturing industry is poised for growth.
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FarSounder Inc., a high-tech marine electronics manufacturer, has moved its new global headquarters to a new facility on Lavan Street in Warwick, the company announced Wednesday.
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By PBN Staff
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