Organic farm finds market in R.I.
Farmer Erik Eacker watches from across a field of neat, leafy rows as two workers, riding in low-slung seats behind a tractor, plug parsley...
RIC residence hall a model of energy efficiency
At first glance, the new residence hall at Rhode Island College might look like any other, with cluttered bulletin boards, posters covering walls and...
Momentum is building for ‘green’ construction
As energy prices rise, increasing numbers of business owners, their architects and contractors are considering “green construction.” Also called “sustainable building,” green construction maximizes...
Life lessons on the back nine
With more than 27 million golfers in the United States alone, it’s no wonder that golf for business purposes is a hole-in-one opportunity. Whether...
AAA: R.I. gas prices down a penny
PROVIDENCE – “Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down a penny this week,” AAA Southern New England said today, “and for the last month,...
Aspen cuts ribbon on new $30M factory
EAST PROVIDENCE – Aspen Aerogels Inc., a fast-growing nanotechnology firm that designs and manufactures energy-efficient insulation products, today officially opened its $30 million factory...
Caught up in new fishnet design
An Ocean State net designer has joined with Rhode Island Sea Grant scientists and three Rhode Island fishermen in developing a net that catches...
High oil prices ensure there won’t be shortages
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters’ threat to nationalize the oil companies, whose executives didn’t grovel before her sufficiently, would be downright funny if it were...
NOAA allots $2M to two conservation programs
WASHINGTON – Two conservation programs that aim to protect Ocean State waterways and coastal habitats will receive more than $2 million from the National...
PUC approves rate hikes for electricity, gas
WARWICK – Electricity and natural gas customers across much of Rhode Island will face steep increases next week under National Grid rate requests approved...
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