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Technician at work at the MRICenter in Cranston. (Tom Croke)

New image system may cut film use

The film sheets used by radiologists and doctors to diagnose X-rays, CT scans and other medical images eventually could be a thing of the...
Sen. Jack Reed

N.E. looking at health care regionally

In Rhode Island, when one hears the words "health care" these days, far too often they're followed by another word: "crisis." Examples abound. There's been...

New bill would offer tax credits to those building ‘green’

Businesses and homeowners who "think green" when constructing new buildings and homes, or renovating old ones, would qualify for tax credits under a new...
Land clearing underway at TheVillage at South County Commons.(Tom Croke)

Projects blossoming with spring in South County

Commercial and industrial projects continue to spring up in South County as developers are drawn to the area's abundance of developable land and proximity...
Jacketed to fendoff chill, eager golfersprepare to play.(Al Alexio)

Top golfers coming to R.I. for Abbey, CVS matches

Area golf fanatics shouldn't have to travel far to get their fill of world-class golf this summer. Two separate events will bring to Rhode...
Students from Woonsocket Career andTechnical Center work on an energylean home. (Al Alexio)

Construction industry discovers energy efficient housing

The construction industry has grudgingly turned its attention to energy efficiency in recent years. New building techniques that improve insulation, enhance air quality and...
George Vecchione hopesto better coordinatecancer services.(Al Alexio)

Lifespan to link cancer-care

Lifespan officials recently announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing care for cancer patients and expanding research efforts. Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital and...
Gas prices aren't expected to slowbusiness on Block Island thissummer. (Tom Croke)

Gas prices rising, but R.I. tourism thrives

Despite predictions of record-high gas prices this summer, many tourism officials in Rhode Island say they doubt the cost of gas will crimp the...
In Westerly, that's $1.88for unleaded.(Tom Croke)

Rising fuel costs baffle AAA<br><i>And they’re going higher, Robert Murray predicts...

Robert Murray is perplexed. Murray, the vice president of AAA Southern New England, can't figure out why retail gasoline prices shot up 19 cents in...
A Beacon employee takes part ina kidney screening. (Al Alexio)

Beacon pioneers kidney screening tests

When it comes to monitoring one's own health, many people keep tabs on the basics: weight, blood pressure, an occasional check of the cholesterol...
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