Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
The...
R.I. utility regulators approve alternative winter electric discounts
Rhode Island Energy has been playing keepaway with its customers on prospective bill discounts: proffered, then abruptly pulled away.
But ratepayers can at last secure possession of...
McKee’s popularity suffers in latest UNH poll
PROVIDENCE – The polls aren’t showing much momentum for Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s reelection campaign.
A new University of New Hampshire Ocean State Poll found...
Longtime RISLA executive director, Charles Kelley, retiring in January
WARWICK – Charles P. Kelley, the longest-serving executive director of the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, will retire in January, the board of directors...
U.S. retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer.
Sales rose...
Garden City Newport Creamery closing before year’s end
CRANSTON – The Newport Creamery at Garden City Center is closing near the end of the year.
The Jan Companies, which owns the beloved regional...
One Neighborhood Builders lays off entire Central Providence Unidos staff
PROVIDENCE – The entire staff of the Central Providence Unidos organization will be laid off Wednesday, according to a statement by its executive committee.
A...
Teachers strike cancels elementary school classes for 2 days at Highlander...
PROVIDENCE – Highlander Charter School has canceled classes at its elementary school campus for Monday and Tuesday because of what administrators are calling “an...
R.I. gas prices inch past $3 a gallon before Thanksgiving travel...
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 2 cents to $3.01 per gallon. That price is...
DEM report: R.I. must speed up lowering carbon emissions to meet...
Rhode Island needs to put the pedal to the metal on its clean energy transition – while reducing its reliance on driving – if...
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