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Michael Kapos named CEO of Downeast Coffee

PAWTUCKET – Downeast Coffee Roasters has announced a leadership transition that marks the third generation of family ownership. According to the Aug. 17 announcement, Vice...

Federal judge clears path for R.I. cannabis retail license process to...

A federal court order that blocked Rhode Island regulators from awarding cannabis retail licenses is now lifted, clearing the way for a new application...

Foulkes holds 20-point lead over McKee in latest Salve poll

PROVIDENCE – Helena Buonanno Foulkes continues to hold a commanding lead in the Democratic gubernatorial primary on Sept. 9, according to the latest Value...

Charter set to close $21.9B Cox Communications deal this week

PROVIDENCE – Charter Communications is expected to close its $21.9 billion acquisition of Cox Communications Inc. this week. On Monday, Charter said it had received...
THE SOUTH KINGSTOWN POLICE determined there was no active threat after South County Hospital was placed on lockdown Monday. / COURTESY SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH

Police: South County Hospital placed in lockdown but no threat found

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – South County Hospital was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon, but the local police determine there was no threat and the hospital...

Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce launches business podcast

LINCOLN – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has launched a new podcast Monday featuring conversations with local business leaders, entrepreneurs and community...
PROVIDENCE DEMOCRATS Sen. Ana Quezada, left, and Rep. Grace Diaz at the ceremonial bill signing of legislation creating a license plate honoring Dominican culture on Aug. 14 at Roger Williams Park. The legislators introduced the bills to the General Assembly to establish the new license plates. / COURTESY R.I. GENERAL ASSEMBLY

License plates honoring Dominican residents signed into law

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island now has a new license plate that honors Dominican heritage, culture and identity across the state.  Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed...

Bally’s Corp. narrows Q2 loss to $146M

PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. reported a loss of $146.1 million in its second quarter that ended June 30, narrowing the $228.4 million deficit it reported...
THE AVERAGE weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island decreased 3 cents to $3.94 per gallon, according to AAA Northeast. / AP PHOTO/STEPHANIE SCARBROUGH

R.I., Mass. gas prices fall for third straight week

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island decreased 3 cents to $3.94 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday.      That price is 12 cents...

RIDE lands $18M in federal grants for AI literacy programs

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education has secured more than $18 million through a pair of federal grants to fund two literacy initiatives...
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