Scientists urged to change how they communicate
Having worked in public affairs in the executive office of Bill Clinton’s White House, Rick Borchelt is used to fielding questions about whether the...
Mass. raises energy standards
Gov. Deval Patrick last Wednesday issued an executive order setting higher standards for energy efficiency and mandating greater use of renewable energy throughout state...
CVS sued for allegedly tossing records in trash
CVS/Caremark Corp., the second-largest U.S. drugstore chain, has been sued by the Texas attorney general for allegedly dumping thousands of prescription records and credit...
Hasbro deal a feather in Gamer Graffix’ cap
Gamer Graffix is redefining the concept of “skin.” First it invited consumers to “skin” their video game consoles. Pretty soon they’ll be able to...
Commercial Transactions
Following are the most recently filed commercial real estate transactions in Rhode Island and Bristol Co., Mass. The listing is copyrighted by Banker &...
Hotel Providence buyer to keep ‘superb’ team
Tiverton-based Hotel Asset Value Enhancement LLC and Acorn Asset Management Inc., based in Sacramento, Calif., have bought the Hotel Providence from founder Stanley Weiss...
3 states’ leaders examine potential<br> for regional commuter rail
Rhode Island officials are working with their peers in Massachusetts and Connecticut to develop a plan for a commuter rail system that would link...
Industry’s new risk models draw sharp criticism
Rhode Island lawmakers are scrambling to address skyrocketing home insurance rates and the increasing number of homeowners who are losing their insurance entirely, as...
Push is on to expand federal flood insurance
With his party now controlling Congress, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., has joined forces with a Republican colleague to try again to reform the struggling...
Aerial surveillance helps Mass. crack down with wetlands
BOSTON – The Mass. Department of Environmental Protection imposed $338,090 in penalties involving 18 wetlands enforcement cases in the first three months of 2007...
