Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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THE TYCO FLOW CONTROL division saw operating income for the full year drop 17 percent to $410 million from $496 million in 2009.  /

Tyco announces Q4 results, stake sale; Flow Control division sees declines

MANSFIELD – Tyco International Ltd., the world’s largest maker of security systems, agreed to sell a majority stake in its Electrical and Metal Products...
GASOLINE PRICES JUMPED by 4 cents in Rhode Island, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. /

Rhode Island gas prices resume climb, jump 3 cents in the...

PROVIDENCE – After one week of relief, gasoline prices have risen in Rhode Island, AAA Southern New England reported Monday, noting that prices have...

Deepwater-National Grid deal bad for ratepayers

No matter what the alleged benefits of offshore wind power, as it has been proposed in Rhode Island, it is a bad deal for...

Mansfield receiving weatherization funds

BOSTON – Mansfield is among the Massachusetts communities that will receive a share of federal weatherization recovery funds to replace old, inefficient heating systems,...

PUC approves new National Grid rates

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission approved new natural gas rates expected to save the average customer $138 per year, The Associated Press...
RHODE ISLANDERS SPENT an average of 3.95 percent of their income on gasoline in 2008. The Ocean State ranked No. 28 in the nation for vulnerability to gas prices.For a larger version of this image, CLICK HERE. /

Rhode Islanders spent 3.95% of income on gasoline, 28th in the...

NEW YORK – Rhode Island ranked No. 28 for its vulnerability to gasoline prices, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council...

Cooley Group, Formetco form venture to build solar panels, connections to...

PAWTUCKET – The Cooley Group, flexible composites manufacturer, has announced a joint venture with Formetco Inc. called CF Solar LLC. The CF Solar will sell...
A BROWN UNIVERSITY STUDY REVEALED geographical disparities in the amount of risk for lead poisoning in Rhode Island children. Darker areas indicate increased risk for lead poisoning. For a larger version of this image, CLICK HERE. /

R.I. lead poisoning map shows huge disparities in rate of affliction

PROVIDENCE – The risk of lead poisoning in children was four times higher than the average for those living in Rhode Island’s poorest neighborhoods,...
BROWN UNIVERSITY RECEIVED "A" marks across the board on the 2011 College Sustainability Report Card. Bryant University received a "C+" overall and Providence College, a "C-". /

Brown gets an ‘A’ on sustainability report; PC, Bryant fare poorly

PROVIDNCE – Brown University has received all “A” marks for its sustainability efforts, while Providence College and Bryant University earned “C-” and “C+,” respectively,...
GASOLINE PRICES remained unchanged this week at $2.88 after a four-week run of price increases, AAA reported. /

R.I. gas prices remain at peak; Mass. prices down a penny

PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island remained unchanged this week after a four-week run of price increases, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. The...
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