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Hasbro names Hight president of Wizards of the Coast

PAWTUCKET – John Hight, a former executive with Blizzard Entertainment, has been named president of the Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming, Hasbro...

Taco eyes upgrading headquarters with new manufacturing and warehousing facility

CRANSTON – Taco Comfort Solutions is looking to upgrade its headquarters with a 98,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility. The Cranston-based heating, cooling and plumbing system...

R.I. monthly unemployment stays at 4.3% in June

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in June was 4.3%, same as the previous month, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said...

Textron posts $259M profit in Q2

PROVIDENCE – Textron Inc. earned a $259 million profit in the second quarter, down from $263 million one year prior, the company said Thursday.  The...

CCRI panel: Fresh tactics required to prepare a next-generation workforce

NEWPORT – Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., repeated the same message he has been hearing from several large employers in the state during Wednesday's workforce...

Lardaro: R.I.’s economy strong in May

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy appears to be moving out of first gear after experiencing a potential breakout in May, University of Rhode Island economist...
A SUPERIOR COURT judge on Friday ordered Rhode Island Recycled Metals LLC on Allens Avenue to be temporarily closed. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MARK S. MURPHY

Judge orders temporary closure of embattled scrap metal yard

PROVIDENCE – A Superior Court judge on Friday ordered the embattled scrap metal yard on Allens Avenue to be temporarily closed after a second...

MIKEL lands $47M Naval Sea Systems contract

MIDDLETOWN – MIKEL Inc., an undersea warfare technology company, has received a $47 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to support the...
R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL Peter Neronha is seeking to shut down Rhode Island Recycled Metals LLC after a second fire in a year broke out at the facility Wednesday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MARK S. MURPHY

Court hearing Friday may decide fate of embattled Providence scrapyard

PROVIDENCE – The future of an embattled scrap metal yard on Allens Avenue could be decided at a Superior Court hearing on Friday.  Attorney General Peter...
POLARIS MEP has received a $1.5 million federal grant to help reduce recidivism.

Polaris MEP receives $1.5M federal grant to reduce recidivism

PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP will receive $1.5 million in federal funds to help the manufacturing partnership and support organization help people reentering society and...
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