Honeywell to lay off nearly 500 workers, stop N95 mask production...
SMITHFIELD – Honeywell International Inc. is laying off nearly 500 workers at its manufacturing plant here as it stops local production of N95 face...
COVID-19 cases in R.I. increase by 47; 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 47 on Monday, with two new deaths reported, the R.I. Department of Health...
Statehouse to reopen June 1 with some COVID-19 precautions
PROVIDENCE – The Statehouse will reopen to the public and employees on June 1 but on a limited basis and with some safety measures,...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 152 over weekend, with one death
PROVIDENCE — Confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 152 between May 21 and Sunday, with one new death, according to data reported Monday by...
Tiny Central Falls, battered by the virus, tells its stories
CENTRAL FALLS (AP) — The beleaguered people of this tiny city moved quickly through the high school gym’s injection stations and then to rest...
COVID-19 cases in R.I. increase by 85, with 1 new death
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 85 on Thursday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Is it fair to require only some businesses to get proof...
All businesses in the state can now operate at full capacity and masks will only be required in certain circumstances.
Masks will still be required...
Kent Hospital doctors seek donations for India’s COVID-19 battle
WARWICK – Two Kent County Memorial Hospital doctors are working together to collect medical supplies and other donations for hospitals in India that are...
Four types of R.I. businesses need to require proof of vaccination...
PROVIDENCE – Four types of businesses in Rhode Island will be required to check the vaccination status of customers, if they want to open...
Brown University mandating employees to be vaccinated by July 1
PROVIDENCE – In a significant effort to achieve high COVID-19 vaccination levels on campus, Brown University announced Thursday that all employees at the Ivy...



















