R.I. continues to grow in February, CCI shows
KINGSTON – Data “paint a mixed picture of Rhode Island’s economic performance” in February, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said in his...
Patrick seeks relief for Bay State fishermen
BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick has called for the federal government to declare a “fishery resource disaster” to aid coastal communities reeling from...
Potential for cures too great to ignore
The groundswell to expand stem cell research has reached Rhode Island, and not a moment too soon.
Without question, the quest to use stem cells...
RiverzEdge Arts Project picked as a ‘Champion’
WOONSOCKET – Citizens Bank of Rhode Island and WJAR/NBC 10 last week named the RiverzEdge Arts Project as their second-quarter “Champion in Action” in...
Health license renewal system called a success
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health says its online license renewal system has attained the highest usage rate of any such programs implemented...
Should al fresco dining be restricted?
This week’s poll asked local business leaders how they feel about dining al fresco, both as a customer and as a neighbor of restaurants...
Duffy & Shanley reaches beyond its local market
Stephen R. Hourahan has been named director of public affairs at Duffy & Shanley Inc. He will be responsible for providing strategic counsel, developing...
National Grid ‘GreenUp’ program among top 10
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – National Grid’s “GreenUp” renewable energy program has been ranked among the top 10 utility company “green” power programs nationwide by the...
A proud standard-bearer for R.I. hospitality
The Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association was formed in 1982 by the merger of the Rhode Island Restaurant Association and the Rhode Island...
The Gateway at Quonset needs <br>many amenities to be a success
To the editor,
There has been a lot of attention recently to the plan for a Gateway Development at the Quonset Business Park. This mixed-use...












