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Twin River may lay off workers at Rhode Island casinos
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island's two casinos could lay off more than 1,300 workers combined in September, according to documents filed with state labor...
Navy secretary visits New England sub-building sites
NORTH KINGSTOWN (AP) — U.S. Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite and members of Congress visited submarine construction operations in Rhode Island and Connecticut on Friday.
Braithwaite,...
AP survey: States uncommitted to Trump’s unemployment boost
President Donald Trump’s plan to offer a stripped-down boost in unemployment benefits to millions of Americans amid the coronavirus outbreak has found little traction...
Raimondo says she’s considering delaying start of school
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said Tuesday she's considering delaying the start of school in the state by a few weeks to...
Fauci: States must move quickly to address COVID-19 upticks
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said in an online interview Friday that he’s “cautiously optimistic” a COVID-19 vaccine could be developed soon, but...
Mayflower II cancels scheduled stop in Rhode Island
BOSTON (AP) – The Mayflower II, a replica of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World 400 years ago, has canceled...
CVS posts strong 2Q, with virus delaying elective procedures
CVS Health reported surprisingly strong second-quarter earnings as people postponed elective medical procedures during the pandemic, and it raised its profit expectations for the...
Retail rout gains pace, Men’s Warehouse parent company seeks bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A....
Lifespan eases some visitation restrictions
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island's largest hospital group has eased some restrictions on visitors so more people can see their loves ons during...
Pediatricians say reopening R.I. schools safe
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has enlisted the help of two pediatricians to reassure parents that it is safe to reopen the...



















