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CWTheaters cinema, bowling alley in Lincoln to shutter this weekend

LINCOLN – After almost 21 years in business, the CWTheaters Lincoln Mall 16 cinema and CW Lanes & Games bowling alley will shutter this...

Former R.I. deputy health director heads to Worcester

PROVIDENCE – Seema Dixit, former deputy director and longtime employee of the R.I. Department of Health, has left the Ocean State to become the...

RIDOH sanctions two doctors for syringe negligence, prescribing complaints

PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Department of Health has issued disciplinary actions against two doctors for complaints related to syringe safety and prescriptions. In a Feb....

Nurses’ association names Pérez executive director

PROVIDENCE – Nursing leader, media professional and University of Rhode Island alumna Raquél Pérez will serve as the new executive director of the Rhode...

German biotech company to establish U.S. headquarters in Providence

PROVIDENCE – A German biotech company is set to establish its U.S. headquarters in the capital city. Repairon GmbH, a company working to develop new...

R.I., Mass. gas prices rise due to severe weather

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island is up 4 cents at $2.86 per gallon, AAA Northeast...

Warwick lighthouse, once available for free transfer, remains slated for auction

WARWICK – A historic lighthouse originally available for free transfer is set to hit the market for auction. In May 2023, the U.S. General Services...

East Providence industrial mill listed for $3.3M

EAST PROVIDENCE – An industrial and warehouse facility with office space has hit the market at a starting bid of $3.3 million, said property...
EIGHTEEN Rhode Island communities that have been designated as "rural" will share in a $156 million federal grant over five years to improve access to health care in those areas. PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

R.I. officials to focus on rural health care with $156M grant

PROVIDENCE – State officials will target health care improvements in Rhode Island's 18 designated rural communities through a $156 million grant. The award, announced Tuesday...

Brown Health reaches $50M loan agreement with Citizens Bank

PROVIDENCE – Brown University Health recently reached a $50 million loan agreement with Citizens Bank. The agreement, disclosed in a Dec. 12 filing, grants the...
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