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SMOOTHER PATHWAY: Rosemary Costigan is the interim president of the Community College of Rhode Island, which is partnering with Rhode Island College on a fully online program that will provide students a smoother pathway to a Bachelor of ­Science in nursing degree.
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2 colleges join forces to clear path for nurses

When Patricia Kelling’s son was born with severe heart problems years ago, she struggled to understand what was wrong. “I didn’t know what the doctors...
SPECIALTY SERVICE: David Sisson, left, and Christian Scully founded Blue ADU, a newly launched sister company of David Sisson Architecture offering consulting and design services for accessory dwelling units. 
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Blue ADU helping homeowners turn extra space into needed housing

For years, David Sisson has seen clients’ interest in building accessory dwelling units dashed by restrictive state laws. When those laws were loosened last...
PRIDE PREP: Heather Allen, manager of the independent craft/gift shop Craftland on Westminster Street in Providence, which not only supports the transgender community but also sells work by transgender artists, prepares the shop for Pride Week. 
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Pop-up turned gift shop one of first small businesses to anchor...

When local artists Margaret Carelton and J­ohanna Fisher decided to host a monthlong pop-up shop in 2002, they simply wanted to showcase the cool...

Atlantic Mills has new owner

PROVIDENCE – The historic Atlantic Mills officially has a new owner. The sale of the 350,000-square-foot brick mill complex located in the Olneyville neighborhood closed...

Retirement community buys CNE land next to Butler Hospital for $15.7M

PROVIDENCE – Care New England Health System has sold land next to Butler Hospital to a retirement community for $15.7 million. Mary Marran, president and...

Overdose deaths in R.I. fall for second year in a row

PROVIDENCE – Overdose deaths in Rhode Island have dropped 25% since 2022, falling to pre-COVID-19 levels, Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the Governor’s Overdose...

RIDOH funds short-term projects promoting physical activity and active transportation

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health recently announced it awarded funding to seven organizations to support projects that promote physical activity and transportation. The...

Insurers submit highest rate increase requests to OHIC in more than...

PROVIDENCE – Insurers' rate increase requests for individual, small and large group plans in 2026 were the highest the Office of the Health Commissioner has...

Samuel Mencoff named Brown Health board chairman

PROVIDENCE – Brown University Health recently announced that Samuel Mencoff has been appointed as chairman of the board of directors, effective Dec. 9. Mencoff is...

Health care community celebrates wins in proposed FY 2026 state budget

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island health care advocates and leaders are celebrating the allocations for hospitals, medical practices and providers included in the proposed $14.3...
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