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Good year for Christmas tree sales in R.I.

TIVERTON – Rhode Island’s Christmas tree farmers had a banner season despite the grim condition of the state’s economy, according to Eric Watne, president...
The average price of self-serve, unleaded regular gasoline in Rhode Island stood at $2.63 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA Southern New England. /

Gas prices down; oil set to rise $15 in ’10

PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have fallen for the second week in a row, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. The auto club’s...

Official: Reserve price for RGGI won’t change

The minimum bid, or “market reserve price,” for the U.S. Northeast’s next auction of carbon dioxide permits for power plants in March probably won’t...

Chamber power group sees savings

WARWICK – Businesses in a group electricity purchasing program saved up to 25 percent off their November electric bills, the group’s organizer announced last...

Solar panels up at BCC

FALL RIVER – Bristol Community College has installed about 420 solar panels at its Fall River location, The Herald News reported. The panels on the...

Applied Science opens Shanghai office

NARRAGANSETT – Applied Science Associates Inc., a science and technology solutions company with offices around the world, recently opened an office in Shanghai. ASA said...

State awards $1M for planning updates

PROVIDENCE - The R.I. Statewide Planning Program awarded a total of $1 million to 17 recipients who will utilize the money to study transportation...
SUPERMARKET SHOPPERS are likely to find themselves paying more for rice, cheese and other foods next year, importers, exporters and analysts say. /

Food prices set to jump next year

NEW YORK – The cost of food is likely to surge around the world next year, giving commodity investors a boost but causing hardship...

TDs net Taunton program funds

TAUNTON – The touchdown tally for the Taunton High School football earned $875 for the school’s athletics programs. That’s because at the start of the...

R.I. gas prices falling as crude oil slumps

PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are falling after staying steady for a month, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. The auto club’s Dec....
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