A cause for illustration
U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, D-R.I., is on a campaign to institute parity for mental health services. He has enlisted students at the Rhode...
Corrente wants to boost R.I. film production
Michael Corrente recently spoke to friends and family at The Columbus Theater on Broadway about his latest movie, “Brooklyn Rules,” starring Freddie Prinze Jr.,...
Qwest ex-CEO found guilty of insider trading
DENVER – Former Qwest Communications International CEO Joseph Nacchio’s conviction yesterday on insider-trading charges hinged on a misleading conference call, according to Bloomberg News....
E.U. ministers say euro doesn’t hurt growth
BERLIN – The euro’s two-year high against the dollar is not hurting the economies of Europe, euro-zone finance ministers said today. “The euro appreciated...
Pet-food recall spreads as deadly chemical<br> is found in another ingredient
The nationwide pet food recall was expanded yesterday after U.S. health officials found melamine in a rice-protein concentrate imported from China, Bloomberg News said. Melamine...
R.I. to get $600,000 for homeless veterans
PROVIDENCE – A $614,882 grant from the federal government will help the Gateway to Independence Program at Nickerson Community Center expand its services for...
R.I. jobless rate hits 4.5-year low
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in March from February’s 4.4 percent, bettering the U.S. rate for the...
Study: R.I. could get 75%<br> of power from wind
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Donald L. Carcieri today announced that Rhode Island has sufficient wind capacity to meet his goal of deriving 15 percent of...
IRS gives N.E. storm victims until April 26 to file
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service again has extended the tax-filing deadline for victims of this week’s flooding in the Northeast. The agency...
Mass. tightens efficiency rules for state agencies
BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick today issued an executive order setting higher standards for energy efficiency and mandating greater use of renewable energy...