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Ocean Lawn Lane home in Newport sells for $7.9M

NEWPORT – A 9,524-square-foot stone and shingled home that was once part of the historic Firestone Estate recently became the city’s highest sale since...

RHODE ISLAND's unemployment rate of 4.9% in May was the highest in New England, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – a tenth of a percentage point ahead of Massachusetts / PBN FILE PHOTO/ARTISTIC IMAGES

R.I.’s 4.9% jobless rate in May the highest in New England

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s 4.9% unemployment rate for May is the highest in New England and above the national rate of 4.2%, according to...

McCoy Stadium time capsules contained longest game memorabilia, city documents

PAWTUCKET – Autographed baseballs, an official Pawtucket Red Sox program and a “prosperity letter” signed by then-city Mayor Thomas P. McCoy were among several...
THE R.I. CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION on June 18 voted to proceed with the application process to award a Zone 1 compassion center license. The entity previous awarded the license withdrew in January.

R.I. cannabis commission starts process for reissuing compassion center license

WARWICK – The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission is proceeding with issuing a compassion center license for northern Rhode Island after a company that had...

Poll: Support for solar energy and offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents

Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new...

General Assembly approves ‘challenging’ $14.34B FY2026 state budget

PROVIDENCE – A $14.34 billion budget for fiscal 2026 is now awaiting Gov. Daniel J. McKee's signature. A 32-4 vote in the Senate on June...
THE AVERAGE weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 9 cents to $3.07 per gallon. That price is 15 cents lower than the national average and 32 cents less than a year ago, AAA Northeast says. / AP FILE PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH

R.I., Mass. gas prices surge amid tensions in Middle East; remain below national average

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 9 cents to $3.07 per gallon. That price is...

State awards $6.7M to support primary care practices

PROVIDENCE – Eighty-five primary care practices across the state have been awarded a total of $6.7 million in state grants to support the recruitment...

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Buzz kill? As R.I. prepares to expand cannabis licenses, sector’s future...

The last few years have been a struggle for Karen Ballou, owner of ­CultivatingRI LLC. She’s been waiting for state regulators to assemble the framework for Rhode Island’s still-nascent cannabis industry and start issuing two dozen retail licenses since the legal sales of recreational cannabis began in late 2022. Right now, Ballou and about 60 other cultivators grow plants and harvest...

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Healing Beyond the Surface: Expert Wound Care with Angela Fazio, RN, BSN, CWCN

Why specialized treatment matters more than you may realize. For millions of Americans, chronic wounds are more than just a nuisance—they can be life-altering, increasing...

Preparing for Success: Your Not-for-Profit Audit Season Guide

The days are getting longer, the sun is setting later, and the weather is starting to get nicer. For some, this signals the onset...

Meet Amgen Women Leaders in Science

Join us for an enlightening forum featuring Alli Ferguson and Satpal Kundra, two distinguished women leaders at Amgen. In this article, they share their...

David Sisson Architecture Continues Growth with Hire of Architect...

David Sisson Architecture has welcomed Steven Gilbert, AIA to the firm as Project Manager. A registered architect and alumnus of NEIT and Roger Williams...

The Fogarty Center Announces New CEO

The Fogarty Center’s board of directors is pleased to announce that Heather Alge, MPA, will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July...

Rhode Island Medical Imaging Names JoAnn Barbato of Warwick...

JoAnn Barbato has been named Senior Vice President of Operations at Rhode Island Medical Imaging (RIMI), a state leader in diagnostic imaging. Barbato has...

Beacon Mutual Named #1 Best Place to Work in...

Warwick, RI – Beacon Mutual has once again been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Rhode Island in the Large Employer category...

Claflin ALM Partners with BEGO USA to Provide Comprehensive...

Warwick, RI – June 2, 2025 – Claflin ALM, a leading provider of logistics solutions for over two centuries, is proud to announce a...

Claflin ALM Welcomes G-Form as a New Customer, Expanding...

Warwick, RI — — Claflin ALM, a leading provider of advanced supply chain and logistics management, proudly announces its newest partnership with G-Form,...

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