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FRESH IDEAS: Tara Kane Prendergast, left, and Julia Harvey, buy produce through the Brown University Market Shares Program, which allows students and staff to purchase fresh vegetables for a set price throughout the year. / PBN PHOTO/FRANK MULLIN

Brown program promotes local produce

As a cook in one of the Brown University dining halls, Steve Derderian knows good produce. “The quality of some of the stuff is unbelievable,”...

FAA funding issue stalls T.F. Green project

(Updated, Aug. 4 ) WARWICK - Rhode Island’s six general-aviation airports have been left waiting indefinitely on federal grants and a record of decision for...
BETASPRING will reveal the 12 participants of its summer incubator program on Wednesday evening. /

Betaspring to reveal participants at open house Wednesday

PROVIDENCE - Startup incubator Betaspring is holding an open house on Wednesday evening for members of the community to meet the 12 technology companies...
"IN THE PAST, consumer interactions with advertisements have been passive engagements," said Brandon Yoshimura, Loffles founder and CEO. /

Five Questions With: Brandon Yoshimura

Many internet surfers think video advertisements are an annoyance to be avoided, but Loffles.com is founded on the idea that the right incentives will...

Citizens recognized for mobile-banking app

PROVIDENCE – The Computerworld Honors Program, which awards organizations for technological achievements that benefit society, included Citizens Financial Group on its list of 2011...

IT support company opens Jamestown branch

JAMESTOWN – Computer support company Fast-teks opened a new branch in Jamestown in July. The branch, Fast-tek Tech Solutions, will provide on-site technological help to...

Arbella to offer data-breach insurance

QUINCY, Mass. – Arbella Protection Insurance will now offer coverage for data breaches, thanks to a newly announced partnership with Identity Theft 911, a...

Towerstream stock sale earns $38.8 million

MIDDLETOWN – Internet service provider Towerstream Corp. reported $41.4 million in total revenue and $38.8 million in net proceeds from its sale of more...

Central Falls files for bankruptcy

(Updated, 1:30 p.m.) CENTRAL FALLS — The City of Central Falls filed for bankruptcy on Monday morning, immediately voiding current contracts with city workers and...

Purvis to update D.C. fire-safety systems

MIDDLETOWN – Purvis Systems Incorporated signed a $2.63 million contract with the District of Columbia to install its Fire Station Alerting System in 37...
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