Kevin Shalvey
Salve dedicates historic ‘twin cottages’
NEWPORT – Salve Regina University tonight dedicated a pair of historic buildings linked by a wooden arch in honor of a longtime trustee and...
Congressmen to headline anti-foreclosure workshop
PROVIDENCE – U.S. Reps. James R. “Jim” Langevin and Patrick J. Kennedy next week will join Rhode Island Housing in presenting a two-hour...
Five Question With: Thomas A. Mann
PAWTUCKET – A former U.S. Air Force officer who served as a military construction and infrastructure manager has been named the new executive director...
Armory Revival, Myles Standish look to fill condos
PROVIDENCE – A luxury condominium development nearing completion at the site of the former Katharine Gibbs School aims to attract nearby residents who “no...
Barrington home named to National Register
BARRINGTON – A 95-year-old house in the town’s Nayatt neighborhood, designed by architect Norman Isham, has been awarded a listing on the National...
The ‘greening’ of Portsmouth Abbey
In the last few years, several large, highly visible steps toward sustainability have been taken at Portsmouth Abbey School, where a Rhode Island School...
Firm will study options for former highway land
When the R.I. Department of Transportation removes the downtown section of Interstate 195, state and city leaders hope that whatever’s built on the 19.2...
Former party planner now caters to Marriott clients
There were eight weddings held in 1984 at the Marriott Downtown Providence. That was the year that Director of Catering Donna DiOrio started with...
Hale House gets makeover, recognition
KINGSTON – The Hale House in Matunuck this summer underwent an exterior restoration and was named to the National Register of Historic places, the...
Newport Grand opens new gaming area
NEWPORT – Newport Grand last week held a grand-opening ceremony for the $28 million renovation of its former jai alai arena into a 22,000-square-foot...












