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OFFSHORE wind turbines are used to produce energy at Scroby Sands, U.K., in this undated photo released to the media in 2009. / COURTESY CROWN ESTATES VIA BLOOMBERG NEWS

R.I. closer to commercial offshore wind development

Government 02/24/2012

PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island has passed the federal government’s initial vetting process to develop commercial wind energy projects locally, officials are slated to announce...

Citizens back in black for 2011

Financial Services 02/24/2012

PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc.’s largest division, RBS Citizens N.A., the holding company for most Citizens and Charter One banks, posted a $345.13...

"OVER THE last three years we have seen substantial movement of the banking relationships of our clients from the national banks and the large regionals to the more local and friendly community banks," said Lawrence Wilson, new president and CEO of Partners Insurance Group . / COURTESY PARTNERS INSURANCE GROUP

Five Questions With: Lawrence T. Wilson

In Their Own Words 02/21/2012

Lawrence T. Wilson of Bristol was recently named to the position of president and chief executive officer of Partners Insurance Group LLC, an affiliate...

PricewaterhouseCoopers: CVS contributes to R.I. economy

Economic Activity 02/21/2012

WOONSOCKET – CVS Caremark Corp. has released an economic impact study of its contribution to the economy of Rhode Island, the company's national headquarters....

Rua-Dumont-Audet insurance opens in Taunton

Business Services 02/21/2012

TAUNTON – Jason M. Rua, president, and Michelle A. Vezina, CIC, executive vice president of Rua-Dumont-Audet Insurance Agency Inc,. recently announced the opening of...

Washington Trust recognizes community service

Financial Services 02/21/2012

WESTERLY – Three Washington Trust employees were recently recognized for standout performances both on the job and in the community. The individuals were honored...

BANKNEWPORT VICE PRESIDENT and Newport Branch Manager Jennifer Pratt (seated, second from right) joined Baby Steps President Dr. Charles Shoemaker (kneeling, center) for a recent Baby Steps session for children and parents held at the Florence Gray Center in Newport. Ydalis Perez and her three children were enjoying the interactive activities with Bradley School representatives, Rebecca Berger (kneeling left) and Rochelle Fritz (kneeling right). / COURTESY BANKNEWPORT

BankNewport gives $5K to Baby Steps

Financial Services 02/21/2012

NEWPORT – Earlier this month, BankNewport provided a $5,000 grant to Baby Steps of Newport to expand its community outreach and program evaluation. Baby...

BLOWING IN THE WIND: The Durfee High School Green team, with Gov. Deval L. Patrick and Philips Lighting CEO Zia Eftekhar, at a ceremony marking the wind turbine's use last month. / COURTESY MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Turbine stands tall in Fall River

Government 02/18/2012

A new wind turbine at the Philips Lightolier plant in Fall River officially opened on Jan. 31 amidst much fanfare. Standing 415-feet tall, the...

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DRILL INSTRUCTOR: David Poritz, president and CEO of Equitable Origin, on an oil rig in Ecuador. The company is pushing for oil companies to be more environmentally responsible.

Making oil firms more accountable

Government 02/18/2012

David Poritz and Christian Seale hope their new venture will force oil and natural gas companies to become more environmentally responsible. The two have...