Study: Chronic diseases, out-of-pocket spending rise
The prevalence of chronic diseases among U.S. residents is on the rise, with about 44 percent of people reporting at least one condition in...
Shape Up RI launches 4th annual campaign
Registration has begun for the fourth annual Shape Up RI, the statewide exercise and weight-loss challenge that to date has inspired nearly 20,000 participants...
Hospital Association: R.I. budget <br>delivers ‘staggering’ blow
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri’s proposed supplemental budget for fiscal 2009, unveiled on Wednesday, will cost hospitals in the state $35.7 million, further destabilizing a...
Banneker Industries CEO a business ‘Star’
WASHINGTON and NORTH SMITHFIELD – Cheryl W. Snead, the president and CEO of North Smithfield-based Banneker Industries Inc., will receive top honors from the...
Some scared by design firm’s ‘box’ ad
EAST PROVIDENCE – A graphic design firm’s offbeat marketing campaign backfired when a few of the company’s clients mistook test-tube vials they received in...
NUWC marking 140 years of innovation
NEWPORT – The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) will launch its celebration of the center’s 140th anniversary with a reception this evening attended by...
R.I., Deepwater sign wind-farm agreement
PROVIDENCE – After three months of negotiations, the state has completed and signed a joint development agreement with Deepwater Wind to build an offshore...
Rates fall as Fed buys mortgage securities
The government purchases of mortgage securities that began this week appear to be paying off, according to Bloomberg News, which reports that several of...
Patrick seeks emergency budget powers
BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick, faced with the need to make yet more spending cuts to avert a shortfall this fiscal year, yesterday...
Historic Tennis HoF building to be rehabbed
NEWPORT – After 25 years of vacancy, the 129-year-old, 300-seat Stanford White Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame is set to...