In Their Own Words

TARA DEMOURA is senior vice president of commercial group markets at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. / COURTESY BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF RHODE ISLAND

Five Questions With: Tara DeMoura

In Their Own Words 08/20/2023

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island recently ranked No. 1 in member satisfaction among commercial health plans in the Northeast, the third...

FAMED SCOUT: Nancy Armstrong, center, is presented with the inaugural Hall of Fame award from the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. Pictured with Armstrong are Girl Scouts CEO Dana Borrelli-Murray, left, and Girl Scouts Director of Properties and Facilities William Webster.  COURTESY GIRL SCOUTS OF  SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND

Armstrong receives Girl Scouts Hall of Fame award

In Their Own Words 08/18/2023

NANCY ARMSTRONG, a North Kingstown resident and longtime supporter of the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, recently received the inaugural Hall of Fame...

Five Questions With: Lindsey Ramirez

In Their Own Words 08/18/2023

1. You were promoted to director in June. What is your vision for the Center for Women & Enterprise Rhode Island? My vision for CWE...

Five Questions With: Ashley Almeida

In Their Own Words 08/16/2023

Ashley Almeida, realtor for Seekonk-based The Mello Group Inc., was recently named 2023 Realtor of the Year of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors....

Cyber Sessions: Black Hat conference reveals new challenges

In Their Own Words 08/16/2023

(Editor’s note: This is the 13th installment of a monthly column on the growing number of cyberthreats facing businesses of all sizes and what...

Five Questions With: Kristen Scaplen

In Their Own Words 08/13/2023

Kristin Scaplen is an assistant professor in Bryant University's Department of Psychology who is conducting alcohol addiction research in part by studying the neural...

Five Questions With: Zachary Samborsky

In Their Own Words 08/09/2023

Zachary Samborsky is a real estate agent at Keller Williams Coastal Realty based in Warwick, and he is the creator of a series of...

Five Questions With: Dr. David A. Edmonson

In Their Own Words 08/06/2023

Dr. David A. Edmonson is the medical director of the Lymphedema Program for Women & Infants Hospital's Program in Women's Oncology. He is an...

Maria Rivera is the first woman mayor in Central Falls’ history, and Rhode Island’s first Latina mayor. Prior to her swearing in as mayor in January 2021, she served as City Council president. / PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Engage with your community

In Their Own Words 08/04/2023

Maria Rivera Central Falls mayor Leading one of the most densely populated cities in America on a small operating budget, I’ve quickly learned to appreciate the...