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To Savor: Sparkling wines that will tickle the nose

This time of year is always a great one to enjoy sparkling wines. These bubbly wines are great partners for backyard gatherings and summer...

McKee signs law banning grocery store deed restrictions

WOONSOCKET – Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed a new law banning deed restrictions that block new grocery stores from opening in vacant supermarket spaces,...

America250-Enduring Success: Wilbur’s General Store

(Editor’s note: This is the 15th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of...
Bruce Newbury

High school students get a taste of the future at culinary...

Each June is an exciting time, with graduations and new beginnings. Everyone shares best wishes for the class of 2026, including culinary students. The Rhode...
STARBUCKS BARISTAS at the University Heights location in Providence are unionizing and joining Starbucks Workers United.

University Heights Starbucks employees decide to unionize

PROVIDENCE – Starbucks baristas at the University Heights location on North Main Street voted to unionize and join Starbucks Workers United.  This is the second Starbucks...

UNFI Q3 back in the black with $33M profit

PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. on Tuesday reported a third-quarter profit of $33 million, after posting a $21 million loss a year prior.  For the...
THE HISTORY of chicken salad apparently can be traced back to a meat market in South Kingstown in 1863. / COURTESY STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET CO.

Rhode Island credited with giving the world chicken salad

PROVIDENCE – Move over clam cakes and coffee milk, Rhode Island is apparently the "birthplace" of another beloved consumable: chicken salad. In marking National Chicken...
Bruce Newbury

URI conference explores regenerative agriculture

With summer getting underway, one of the delights in living here are the fresh options we have on our plate. We may not think much...
Jessica Norris Granatiero

To Savor: Italian summer whites to try

Light, crisp, white wines are great choices to enjoy during the summer months, especially Italian whites because of their minerality and refreshing acidity. There...
Bruce Newbury

Take a bit of Block Island with you when you fly...

Block Island has landed at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The Spring House Seafood Grill, inspired by the iconic Spring House Hotel on Block...
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