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PREMIUM ­PRESSURES: Bruce Messier, president of Butler and Messier Insurance Inc., says higher costs for car repairs because of the effects of the ­COVID-19 pandemic could push insurance premiums much higher this year.  / PBN PHOTO/
MICHAEL SALERNO

After lull, cost of coverage for cars could rise again

When the pandemic struck Rhode Island in 2020, and a stay-at-home order was issued, the highways and byways around the state and country became...
COST OF COVERAGE: Frank Doyle, AAA Northeast senior vice president of insurance, says the rising value of real estate has played a part in causing home insurance premiums to increase. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Another factor is making housing even more costly

Even homeowners who weren’t looking to buy in the red-hot housing market are digging deeper into their pockets lately. One reason: rising insurance premiums. From...
ORDER CONFIRMATION: Matthew Tortora, left, co-founder of WhatsGood, a Warwick-based online food delivery service company that sources local farmers, fishermen and artisans, checks the orders with Nickala Colglazier, aggregation specialist. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. online food platform tries adding a real-life store

When Matthew Tortora was searching for fresh, local ingredients as a chef at the now-defunct Fish restaurant in Jamestown, he became frustrated by the...

R.I.’s ban on happy hours questioned

After nearly three decades devoid of after-work drink specials, a push to legalize happy hour in Rhode Island is brewing again. Rep. Karen Alzate, D-Pawtucket,...

McKee proposes $12.8B budget that targets housing, COVID recovery

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released a $12.8 billion spending plan for next fiscal year that also seeks to commit over...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,918 with 9 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,918 on Wednesday with nine new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
RHODE ISLAND'S MANDATE requiring proof of vaccination or indoor masking will remain in effect through Feb. 14, according to a new executive order signed by Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Jan. 18. / AP FILE PHOTO/DAVID J. PHILLIP

R.I. extends proof of vaccination, masking mandate until Feb. 14

PROVIDENCE – A 30-day mandate for indoor masking or proof of vaccination at venues throughout Rhode Island will continue for another month, according to...
CASES OF COVID-19 increase by 2,701 on Tuesday, with 15 new deaths. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,701 with 15 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,701 on Tuesday with 15 new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...

McKee: R.I. ‘resilient and full of opportunity’

PROVIDENCE – Standing before a masked audience at the Statehouse, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday struck a hopeful tone in promising to push...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 2,481, with 12 new deaths

PROVIDENCE - Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 2,481, with 12 new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Tuesday. Hospitalizations of...
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