First-grade students at John J. Doran Community School in Fall River recently wrapped up a month-long lesson designed to stress the importance of using money wisely. more

The R.I. State Council on the Arts recently awarded its second annual Arts in Tourism Award to the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County. The award was presented during a tourism unity luncheon in Warwick. more

In a decision that could have significant impacts on the fees that consumers pay in real estate transactions, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that “unearned” fees charged by lenders and other service providers do not violate federal law as long as they are not split with anyone else. more

David Esposito has been appointed assistant vice president, principal enterprise architect by FM Global. more

Claudia E. Swain has been named director of major and planned gifts at South County Hospital. more

Kyle Sloane has been hired as videographer/editor of Fellowship Health Resources Inc., where he will assist the media department. more

Susan A. Bleuel has been appointed care-transition coordinator for Visiting Nurse Home Care, where she will work as a clinical liaison between health care providers, ensuring continuity of care for patients transitioning from facilities to home care or hospice environments. more

Nancy Lapre has been named branch manager of Bank Rhode Island’s Centerville Road branch. more

Michelle Antonucci has been appointed regional sales manager of Cornerstone Group’s payroll services division. more

Dave Beauchamp has been named chief make-it-happen officer at North Star Marketing. more