Treading the waters
Next week, Providence Business News’ focus section will look at the marine industry in Rhode Island. Topics will range from regulations impacting the sector...
Six groups to split $1.2M in grants
Six local agencies will receive $1.2 million to help eliminate childhood lead poisoning across Rhode Island, according to R.I. Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch...
Figure out what works for 2008
Business owners must constantly step back and look at what’s happening with an unbiased eye. What’s working? What isn’t? How do customers really feel...
Next generation of entrepreneurs climbs ladder
Finees Mendez grew up watching his father become the second Latino in the state to earn a master-electrician license, and then go on to...
Citizens’ program urges community service
Patti Cloutier has been given a community-service sabbatical from Citizens Bank, where she is a communications manager for the consumer-finance division. During her time...
EPA blocks California car-pollution standard
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last night ruled that California cannot limit automobile carbon emissions because those emissions would be reduced somewhat...
F.R. contractor faces OSHA fines of $109,000
PROVIDENCE – Fall River-based Miranda Construction Co. Inc. faces proposed fines of $109,000 for allegedly exposing workers to serious fall hazards at a residential...
EPA: Brayton Point deal to cut water use, heat 95%
BOSTON – A settlement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Dominion Energy Brayton Point LLC, endorsed by the State of Rhode Island and...
Charlestown police union reports possible embezzling
CHARLESTOWN – The R.I. State Police are investigating allegations that several thousand dollars have been embezzled from the police officers’ union in Charlestown.
“The complaint...
Editorial Cartoon: What’s the Matter?
Beneath a headline that says "Our Universe:" is a chart showing a tiny white ball at upper left, on a black background. That ball...
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