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Turco selected as R.I. Life Science Hub’s first CEO

PROVIDENCE – Almost a year since the R.I. Life Science Hub launched the quasi-public agency selected Dr. Mark Turco to serve as its first...

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline 

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers...

Bristol among victims of $9M bank fraud scheme

PROVIDENCE – A California man has been indicted for his role in a bank fraud and money laundering scheme that allegedly defrauded businesses, individuals...

AstroNova Inc. profit in Q3 narrows to $240K

WEST WARWICK – AstroNova Inc. reported a profit of $240,000 in the third quarter, a decrease from $2.7 million one year prior, the company said...

Turco selected as R.I. Life Science Hub’s first CEO

PROVIDENCE – Almost a year since the R.I. Life Science Hub launched the quasi-public agency selected Dr. Mark Turco to serve as its first...

U.S .wholesale inflation accelerated in November

WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy...
Jason Albuquerque

Cyber Sessions: Looking ahead at the evolving risks in 2025

(Editor’s note: This is the 28th installment of a monthly column on the growing number of cyberthreats facing businesses of all sizes and what...

Storm brings high winds, power outages across R.I.

PROVIDENCE – More than 1,800 Rhode Island Energy customers were without power Wednesday afternoon, as the state dealt with heavy rains and strong winds.  At...

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SETTING A NEW COURSE: 5-year action plan to determine how R.I....

When David N. Cicilline became the Rhode Island Foundation’s new chief executive and president in May 2023, he and the rest of the nonprofit’s staff set about reviewing its mission and 2018 strategic plan with fresh eyes. While the 6-year-old plan’s focus on education, health care and economic opportunity still resonated, much had changed in the community, from the lasting...

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Understanding Stroke: Essential Information for Immediate Action

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States, impacting hundreds of thousands of lives each year. It occurs...

Inside Scoop on PC’s Sports Administration Program

This past August Providence College announced its newest graduate program, an online Master of Science in Sports Administration, starting in the fall 2025 school...

Redefining Higher Education: The Strategic Imperative of a Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree

For over a century, the structure of undergraduate education has remained largely unchanged—typically requiring four years and 120 credits. While academic programs and technology...

Treasurer Diossa Names Justin Maistrow Chief Investment Officer

General Treasurer James A. Diossa has announced Justin Maistrow as Chief Investment Officer. Maistrow has been a key member of Treasury’s investment team since...

DarrowEverett LLP Welcomes Hannah Sfameni

Hannah L. Sfameni is a Senior Associate in our Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Labor & Employment Practice Groups with experience representing clients...

Rhode Island Free Clinic Announces Jessica Eagles as New...

The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Free Clinic announced the appointment of Jessica Eagles as CEO effective October 28. Ms. Eagles most recently...

Beacon Mutual Named Best Place to Work in Insurance...

Warwick, R.I. — Beacon Mutual Insurance Company (“Beacon”) is proud to announce that it has been ranked #1 Best Place to Work in Insurance...

Fair Wind Fasteners: Pioneering Global Marine Hardware E-Commerce from...

Newport, Rhode Island—Fair Wind Fasteners, an innovative small business operating out of Newport, Rhode Island, is transforming the way marine hardware is sourced online,...

Highbar Physical Therapy Expands into the Southshore of Massachusetts...

Highbar Physical Therapy (“Highbar”), a leader in innovative, results-driven physical therapy services in the Northeast, is proud to announce its partnership with Peak Physical...

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