Mike Colias
R.I. hits jackpot – GTECH staying
GTECH Corp.’s decision last week to rebuff advances by Massachusetts officials and locate its new corporate headquarters in downtown Providence marked a major economic-development...
A cloudy forecast – Tourism picture unclear due to unstable economy
The long-range forecast for Rhode Island’s upcoming tourist season seems to mirror the recent weather: gray.
It’s still early, and many hotel and...
Nursing homes facing dental care crisis
Dozens of Rhode Island nursing homes are having trouble offering dental services to their residents following the recent withdrawal of one of two providers...
Blue Cross defends hefty reserves
Although $250 million might seem like a lot of money, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island officials say it’s not enough.
Blue Cross...
Vision of vibrant E. Providence waterfront now in focus
Former Washburn Wire complex to become 'New England village'
Just days after announcing perhaps the biggest development proposal in East Providence’s history, city manager Paul...
Doctors’ rift with Blue Cross deepens
The State House rally put on by the Rhode Island Medical Society last week
was only the most visible component of...
URI making case for $50M biotech center
Gov. Don Carcieri’s public backing of a massive new center for biotechnology
at the University of Rhode Island has given a...
Here’s looking at you kid
‘4-D’ ultrasound makes its debut in Rhode Island
Dr. Stephen R. Carr’s eyes are fixed intently on the ultrasound screen in front of...
Hospitals lose $23 million in 4th quarter
Rhode Island’s hospital industry suffered its worst operating loss in recent memory last quarter, according to an industry-association survey.
The operating loss of...
In business, bottom line is often drawn from religion, values
Name: Rev. Frank Sevola
Position: Executive Director, St. Francis Chapel and City Ministry
Center
Age: 43
Background: Joined St. Francis in...
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