U.S. factory orders rise 1.5%, lifted by oil and coal
WASHINGTON – U.S. oil companies led a surge in stock prices today after the U.S. Census Bureau said new orders to petroleum refiners surged...
National Amusements buys Feinstein IMAX Theatre
PROVIDENCE – National Amusements, owner of Providence Place Cinemas 16, has purchased the adjacent Feinstein IMAX Theatre from IMAX Corp. as of Dec. 31,...
R.I. joins multistate appeal of EPA emissions ruling
SAN FRANCISCO – California has filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, appealing the ruling last month that barred states from enforcing vehicle...
A year to remember and a year to forget
For the unapologetic optimists, 2008 has presented an extraordinary challenge. Across the nation and around the world we have witnessed the collapse of the...
New Year’s resolutions
Have you resolved to do any of the following in 2009?
• Make improvements to office space environment – 46.7%
• Spend...
Warwick closes on 40.9 acres at Rocky Point
WARWICK – The city has completed its acquisition of 40.9 acres of shoreline property at the former Rocky Point amusement park, Mayor Scott Avedisian...
Environment Council sets priorities for 2008
PROVIDENCE – The Environment Council of Rhode Island, a coalition of more than 60 organizations across the state, has announced its annual wish-list of...
R.I. gas prices rise 4¢, to 2-year high
PROVIDENCE – “After little or no movement for the last six weeks, the average price of gasoline in Rhode Island is up four cents...
DEM extends commercial fishing licenses
PROVIDENCE – Commercial fishermen who have applied for but not yet received their 2008 licenses may continue to use their 2007 licenses through Tuesday,...
Fishermen must adapt to survive
The business of operating a commercial fishing boat has never been more challenging. Operators who must constantly adapt to economic and regulatory changes are...
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