Patricia Daddona
Bryant, town clash boils over
A 17-year-old dispute between Smithfield and Bryant University over the latter’s tax-exempt status finally came to a head this month, after state lawmakers passed...
Machtley to meet with town officials as Bryant considers ‘all options’
SMITHFIELD - Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley will meet in coming weeks with the town of Smithfield to negotiate an agreement that would...
Five Questions With: Debra Paul
Debra Paul is the new president and chief executive officer of Fellowship Health Resources Inc., succeeding Joseph Dziobek, who has held the position since...
Annual IYRS summer gala raises $885,000
NEWPORT — Supporters for International Yacht Restoration School, which teaches boat-building and restoration, raised $885,000 on July 6 at the school’s annual summer gala.
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U.S. factory orders rise on machinery, computers
Orders placed with U.S. factories rose in May, reflecting broad-based gains that signal manufacturing is stabilizing.
The 2.1 percent gain in bookings followed a revised...
Eager to sell goods ‘Made in R.I.’
Can a movement and a logo that brandishes “Made in Rhode Island” as its moniker boost local commerce?
Rhode Island state officials and businesses who...
Providence program gets backpacks, more for students
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Children’s Initiative shopped at the end of June for $1,000 worth of donated backpacks, ponchos and other items at Ocean...
City maps sites from Colonial era
Of the 158 cemeteries in Warwick, one of Rhode Island’s oldest cities, 23 burial sites have been lost, moved to other locations or simply...