Exec sees BankRI as a champion of local business, arts, community...
As chief business officer for BankRI, Jim DeRentis oversees both the bank’s commercial and retail banking businesses, as well as its marketing and communications...
Paint makers to appeal to R.I. Supreme Court
PROVIDENCE – Two paint manufacturers today filed notices they will appeal Superior Court Associate Justice Michael A. Silverstein’s Feb. 26 ruling in the state’s...
Caremark shareholders approve CVS takeover
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “A substantial majority” of shareholders of Caremark Rx Inc. (NYSE: CMX) voted to approve the company’s buyout by CVS Corp. (NYSE:...
CPI rises in Feb. as real earnings fall
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) last month rose 0.5 percent to 203.499 (1982 = 100), 2.4 percent above...
$5M bid to run libraries is <br> ‘disappointing,’ mayor says
PROVIDENCE – Providence Public Library has submitted a $5 million, one-year proposal for providing municipal library services to the City of Providence, library officials...
EPA issues N.E. Community Energy Challenge
BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is challenging communities across New England to examine their energy use, improve energy efficiency, adopt renewable-energy options...
Portuguese consulate to stay in Providence
WASHINGTON – Portugal will keep open its consulate in Providence, Portuguese Consul Ricardo Cortes yesterday told U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, state...
CVS shareholders say yes to Caremark deal
WOONSOCKET – CVS Corp. (NYSE: CVS) says its shareholders have approved the company’s $27 billion purchase of Caremark Rx Inc. (NYSE: CMX).
“We are extremely...
PPL submits $5M bid to run city libraries
PROVIDENCE – Providence Public Library has submitted a $5 million, one-year proposal for providing municipal library services to the City of Providence, PPL officials...
R.I. shelters see 6th straight record year
PROVIDENCE – In the year ended June 30, the statewide emergency shelter system provided more people-nights of refuge than ever before, including record numbers...
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