McKee urges statewide pause of Flock cameras, calls for review
PROVIDENCE – Amid debate over the state's use of automated license plate readers, Gov. Daniel J. McKee has directed the R.I. State Police to...
Michael Kapos named CEO of Downeast Coffee
PAWTUCKET – Downeast Coffee Roasters has announced a leadership transition that marks the third generation of family ownership.
According to the Aug. 17 announcement, Vice...
Federal judge clears path for R.I. cannabis retail license process to...
A federal court order that blocked Rhode Island regulators from awarding cannabis retail licenses is now lifted, clearing the way for a new application...
Charter set to close $21.9B Cox Communications deal this week
PROVIDENCE – Charter Communications is expected to close its $21.9 billion acquisition of Cox Communications Inc. this week.
On Monday, Charter said it had received...
Citizens expands South Florida presence with Coral Gables office
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. has opened its first Miami-Dade County office as part of a push to expand its commercial banking business...
Bank of America launches $250B infrastructure finance initiative for America250
PROVIDENCE – Bank of America Corp. has launched an 18-month initiative to mobilize and deploy $250 billion for U.S. infrastructure projects through financing, investment...
CFPB to stop publishing consumer complaint narratives
PROVIDENCE – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will stop publishing written narratives submitted by consumers as part of its public complaint database, the agency...
Washington Trust launches program focused on senior financial scams
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. is launching an education series aimed at helping older adults and their families prevent financial scams and plan...
Police: South County Hospital placed in lockdown but no threat found
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – South County Hospital was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon, but the local police determine there was no threat and the hospital...
Providence Community Health Centers names incoming CEO
PROVIDENCE – Two weeks after Merrill Thomas, president and CEO of Providence Community Health Centers, announced he would retire by the end of the...



















