R.I. to host major event on coastal areas’ health
Nearly 1,300 coastal researchers from around the world will convene in Providence next week for a conference on the environmental impacts of development, climate...
AAA: R.I. gas prices rise 5¢ to $2.769
PROVIDENCE – “The impact of high crude oil prices continues to be felt in the gas pumps,” AAA Southern New England said in a...
USDA seeks EQIP applications in R.I.
WARWICK – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking applications from Rhode Island producers for $2.8 million in conservation assistance....
Grant to help improve after-school programs
A recently awarded grant will aid state leaders and children’s advocates in their attempts to bolster after school-programs throughout Rhode Island.
Awarded by the National...
‘Stars’ tell of success in industry
Bob Crowley, vice president of operations for Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille, started his career washing pots and pans at a small Italian restaurant.
“I...
One body not short of soul
Anita Roddick opened her first Body Shop cosmetic store in the United Kingdom in 1976. In short order, she received a letter from a...
Harley-Davidson owners ride benefits R.I. Food Bank
More than 120 bikers from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts came out recently to support the Ocean State Chapter of the Harley-Davidson Owners Group’s...
CVS reaches out to children with disabilities
The CVS Caremark All Kids Can program – a five-year, $25 million commitment of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS Caremark Corp....
NSTAR posts 9.8% increase in 3Q profit
BOSTON – Energy delivery company NSTAR (NYSE: NST) posted a third-quarter profit of $84.20 million, 9.8 percent more than the year-ago period’s $76.70 million....
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