Marc Larocque, Author at Providence Business News

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For big R.I. firms, Biden mandate doesn’t change vaccine plans

Coronavirus 09/17/2021

Many Rhode Island companies that have already committed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates say they’re sticking with their deadlines rather than waiting for President Joe...

CAMPAIGN WORKER: Jane Barrows, founder of Lyme Newport, says awareness efforts about tick-borne infections have taken on new importance in the COVID-19 era because similar symptoms could lead to misdiagnosis. / PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

Is COVID ‘bias’ hindering Lyme disease detection?

Coronavirus 09/17/2021

Jane Barrows’ troubles with Lyme disease began with a strange mark on her thigh. In 2008, she was doing some landscaping while wearing a bathing...

BALLY'S CORP. CASINO EXECUTIVES and state officials, including Gov. Daniel J. McKee, center, and House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, left, gathered on Thursday afternoon outside the casino to celebrate the rebranding and to mark the start of a $100 million expansion project at the Twin River casino and hotel in Lincoln. / PBN PHOTO/MARC LAROCQUE

Twin River marks rebrand to Bally’s, start of $100M expansion

Hospitality & Tourism 09/16/2021

LINCOLN – What’s been known as Twin River Casino Hotel since 2007 is now called Bally’s Twin River Casino Lincoln. Casino executives from Bally’s Corp....

THE JOHNSTON TOWN COUNCIL approved a 20-year tax stabilization agreement on Wednesday, Sept. 15, for Amazon.com Services LLC to build a $290 million, 3.8-million-square-foot distribution facility on nearly 200 acres at 2120 Hartford Ave. / COURTESY JOHNSTON PLANNING BOARD

Johnston approves Amazon tax deal, moving $290M project forward

Government 09/16/2021

JOHNSTON – Construction is expected to begin in October on a new $290 million, 3.8-million-square-foot distribution facility for Amazon.com Services LLC in Johnston, according...

Eastover Estate in Portsmouth sells for $3.2M

Real Estate 09/15/2021

PORTSMOUTH– A home that was built in the late 19th century recently sold for $3.2 million, according to Teri Degnan Real Estate & Consulting...

Beachside raised ranch in Narragansett sells for $1.2M

Real Estate 09/15/2021

NARRAGANSETT – Located right next to the beach, a resort-style home sold recently for $1.2 million in Narraganset, according to Residential Properties Ltd., which...

Garrison colonial home in Barrington sells for $1.1M

Real Estate 09/15/2021

BARRINGTON – A Garrison colonial home sold recently for $1.1 million, one of 41 real estate transactions in the town to top $1 million...

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee was joined by state public health officials on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at Johnston High School to promote vaccination among student athletes and other high school students. / AP FILE PHOTO STEVEN SENNE

R.I. pushes youth vaccinations, expects approval for children under 12 by...

Coronavirus 09/15/2021

JOHNSTON – Rhode Island health officials said plans are in place to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children under 12 years old this year,...