Bryant University names inaugural director of entrepreneurship center
SMITHFIELD – Kristie DeJesus, formerly the senior director of innovation and entrepreneurship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will spearhead Bryant University's efforts to foster its...
Nee retiring as president of Rhode Island AFL-CIO next month
PROVIDENCE – George H. Nee, longtime president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, has announced that he will retire on Oct. 11.
“I appreciate the confidence...
Newport Restoration Foundation restructures leadership; Vagnone out as president
NEWPORT – The Newport Restoration Foundation will not renew the contract of President and Director Franklin D. Vagnone and has restructured its leadership, the...
Pike-Benton appointed president of VNA of Care New England
PROVIDENCE – Jane Pike–Benton will serve as the new president of the VNA of Care New England beginning Sept. 16.
Pike–Benton will replace Jennifer Lee...
R.I. Department of Corrections director settles alleged ethics violation
PROVIDENCE – R.I.’s Department of Corrections director has agreed to pay $200 to settle alleged ethics violations for failing to disclose out-of-state travel that...
Naval War College welcomes new president
NEWPORT – The U.S. Naval War College has inaugurated Rear Admiral Darryl L. Walker as its 59th president, succeeding Rear Adm. Peter A. Garvin, who...
Longtime president of Council 94 dies at 70
PROVIDENCE – J. Michael Downey, longtime president of the state’s largest public-sector employees union, has died at the age of 70.
Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO...
Achin named CEO, president of Mentor Rhode Island
WARWICK – Jeanine Achin has been named CEO and president of Mentor Rhode Island: The RI Mentoring Partnership Inc., a nonprofit providing mentoring services...
Pope Francis names Henning archbishop of Boston
BOSTON (AP) – Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O'Malley as archbishop of Boston and named the current bishop of Providence, Rhode...
UNH poll: McKee’s job approval rating at 29%
PROVIDENCE – Another poll brings poor approval ratings for Democratic Gov. Daniel J. McKee.
A recent poll by the University of New Hampshire found less...
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