Matthew McNulty
Washington Trust CEO points to commercial lending, branch growth after strong...
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III said the bank's improved second-quarter results showed growth in commercial...
Washington Trust to open 30th branch in Bristol
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. plans to open its 30th full-service branch later this year in Bristol, expanding the bank's presence in Rhode...
Centreville Bank employees donate gas cards to Meals on Wheels
WEST WARWICK – Centreville Bank employees donated about 30 gas gift cards to Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, a contribution the organization said...
Washington Trust Q2 profit rises 21% on lending growth, higher margins
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., the parent company of The Washington Trust Co., on Monday reported a $16 million profit for the second...
Meet the Makers: Providence shop bringing new strength to old steel
Editor’s note: This is the 47th installment in a monthly series highlighting some of the region’s unsung manufacturers that make products essential to the...
URI’s ocean robotics hub feeds wave of innovation
Inside a large test tank at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus, a remotely operated vehicle recently sliced through a floating ribbon...
Crafting a community one class at a time
For more than three decades, Maureen van Herpe has built Wood Items & More into both a craft store and a classroom.
At her shop...
Citizens President Brendan Coughlin expands role to oversee commercial banking
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. President Brendan Coughlin has taken on oversight of the bank’s Commercial Banking division, expanding his responsibilities across the...
Bryant University to expand AI training for Navigant Credit Union managers
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University has begun training Navigant Credit Union employees on the use of artificial intelligence as the financial institution develops its approach to...
ACLU of Rhode Island among Eastern Bank Foundation award recipients
PROVIDENCE – The Eastern Bank Foundation on June 25 announced its 2026 Community Advocacy Award recipients, recognizing 11 organizations across Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New...


















