R.I. economy still in doldrums
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Rhode Island’s economy is continuing to show signs that it is in the early stages of recovery, although indicators such as...
City receives jobs grant at conference
PROVIDENCE – The city turned out to be a winner when grants were awarded today at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, receiving a $372,500...
Carcieri vetoes marijuana legislation
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Donald L. Carcieri has vetoed the legislation passed by both houses of the General Assembly that would create and regulate nonprofit...
Health disparities persist among women in every state
A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation has found that a decade after U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher called for the elimination of...
Five Questions With: Rick Gamache
Few Rhode Islanders are as influential in elder care as Richard E. Gamache, administrator of Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence for the last 10...
Feds make low-cost borrowing available
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury is making more than $251 million in federal stimulus bonds available to Rhode Island cities and...
Mayors considering ‘green’ proposals
PROVIDENCE – Two resolutions set for Monday votes at the U.S. Conference of Mayors would urge the U.S. Congress and President Barack Obama to...
Patrick Kennedy back in rehab
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy has checked into a medical facility, according to a statement, although he did not disclose where he...
Commission, PreserveRI seeking award nominations
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission and Preserve Rhode Island this week opened the nomination process for the Rhode Island Historic...
RIHousing hosting meetings for Cranston project
CRANSTON – About 30 people showed up to a recent meeting hosted by Rhode Island Housing to discus the renovation and planning process of...
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