POWERING UP: Opening a door to work in clean energy
Sometimes all it takes to launch careers and solve labor shortage issues is for someone to open the door and welcome the next generation...
A new economic hub is taking shape
The R.I. Life Science Hub was created by the General Assembly in 2023 as a quasi-public agency funded with an initial investment of $45...
ROOM TO GROW: Marine trades offer jobs, training for all ages
Garrett McKinnon wanted to advance his career. He was working long hours at a boatyard and enjoyed it but wanted more.
As he researched educational...
Cannabis Control Commission advances dispensary licensing regs
PROVIDENCE – The Cannabis Control Commission on Friday voted to proceed with a draft regulation that will govern the selection process for new dispensaries.
The...
R.I. gets $1.5M to remove sunken barge in Providence River
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management is getting $1.5 million to remove a 113-foot-long sunken barge from the Providence River and salvage...
Conservancy permanently protects 2 R.I. coastal properties
PROVIDENCE – The Nature Conservancy on Wednesday announced the permanent conservation of two coastal properties that the agency said will protect clean water, wildlife...
$48.5M flood project for Cranston, Johnston federally authorized
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has been authorized to implement the Pocasset River Flood Damage Reduction Project, the...
Construction commences on Quonset’s new offshore wind pier
NORTH KINGSTOWN – As Quonset Development Corp.'s Port of Davisville gears up to serve the region's offshore wind industry, construction kicked off Wednesday on...
R.I., Mass. gas prices drop as summer demand cools
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped 5 cents to $3.34 per gallon this week. That...
Did a Superior Court judge make the right decision allowing Rhode...
Superior Court Judge Brian Stern on July 9 granted the state’s motion for a temporary restraining order forcing embattled Rhode Island Recycled Metals to...
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