COVID-19 deaths increase by 26 in R.I.; Raimondo unveils tracking app
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on May 19 announced the rollout of a state COVID-19 phone application that will digitally track users’ locations.
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T.F. Green reports 23% increase in cargo shipments amid COVID-19
WARWICK – While T.F. Green Airport has seen passenger traffic slashed and flights suspended, cargo activity is up in the wake of the new...
Chiropractor sentenced to 3 years probation, fined $75K for tax evasion
PROVIDENCE – Leonard Marino, president of Chiropractic Associates LLC in Providence, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to three years probation and fined $75,000...
Greater Newport Chamber, Discover Newport form taskforce to combat COVID-19
NEWPORT – Restore Greater Newport, an economic recovery and resilience task force, has been formed, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Discover Newport...
Fight for Air Climb Providence to be held virtually due to...
PROVIDENCE – The Fight for Air Climb Providence will be held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Lung Association announced.
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Study: Vietnam memorial would bring 10,800 annual visitors, $775K to Fall...
FALL RIVER – The Fall River Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will create a total direct and indirect annual economic impact of $772,750 to $777,742...
Save The Bay announces series of virtual challenges to replace annual...
PROVIDENCE – Save The Bay Inc.’s annual open-water swim will be held as a series of virtual challenges this year, The Associated Press reported...
Reed announces $5.9M in Low Income Home Energy Assistance funds for...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has received $5.9 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help residents pay their utility bills during...
R.I. businesses secure $593M in second-round PPP funds as approval rate...
PROVIDENCE – After inundating local lenders with applications for federal payroll relief funds, demand for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program among...
Slater Technology Fund to invest in Alcinous Pharmaceuticals
PROVIDENCE – The Slater Technology Fund, along with private angel investors, will invest up to $600,000 in Alcinous Pharmaceuticals, the nonprofit seed fund announced...








