American to end flights at T.F. Green
FORT WORTH – American Airlines and regional affiliate American Eagle will end service to eight hubs, including Warwick’s T.F. Green Airport (PVD), as part...
New Bedford waste-to-gas test a success, Ze-gen says
NEW BEDFORD – Preliminary data from its proof-of-concept facility in New Bedford confirm the efficacy of Ze-gen Inc.’s waste-to-energy model, the company says.
“Our positive...
R.I. gas prices fall 1¢, ending 3-month rise
PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices locally have fallen for the first time since late March, AAA Southern New England said today in its weekly fuel-price...
Artist works with students on pollution awareness
When Warwick artist Holly Ewald went to a so-called “community” meeting a few months ago to learn more about the polluted Mashapaug Pond in...
Waterfront park, more soccer fields<br> on McMahon’s agenda
Robert McMahon, the superintendent of the Providence parks system, is a 22-year veteran of the city Parks Department. He is in charge of...
CRMC plans for expected rise in sea level by 2100
The R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council is forecasting that the sea level will rise here by 3 to 5 feet by 2100. It’s an...
Artists’ best work is often behind the scenes
The contributions of Rhode Island’s artists to the state economy are reported on regularly in PBN. The behind-the-scenes role they often play in shaping...
Are gasoline prices veering onto higher path?
NEW YORK – The price of crude oil dropped $4.75 per barrel yesterday, continuing its retreat from Monday’s $139.89-per-barrel record, according to Bloomberg News.
The...
Celtics win spot on Wheaties box with NBA victory
BOSTON – The Boston Celtics’ 131-92 victory last night over the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association’s 2008 Playoffs will be commemorated...
T.F. Green traffic rises, but not to year-ago level
WARWICK – Passenger traffic at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) rose in May for the fourth straight month, but continued to lag year-ago levels, according...













