Fed: Biopharmaceuticals a bright spot for N.E.
BOSTON — The biopharmaceutical industry was one of the few bright spots in New England’s economy in September, according to the latest report on...
Wheaton breaks ground on new science center
NORTON, Mass. — Wheaton College broke ground Saturday on a $50 million new science center that the liberal-arts school hopes will position it as...
Mass. cuts spending on environment, higher ed
BOSTON — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will make sweeping cuts to its environmental and higher-education spending as it deals with a revenue shortfall that...
R.I. OKs higher Medigap rates for 2009
CRANSTON – Medicare subscribers who buy supplemental coverage through the state’s two largest insurers will see their rates increase next year, though by less...
PBN announces Business Excellence winners
PROVIDENCE – Ronald K. Machtley, president of Bryant University, was named the winner in the Business Leadership category in Providence Business News’ eighth annual...
CVS looks to complete Longs deal this month
WOONSOCKET and WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – CVS Caremark Corp. (NYSE: CVS), having successfully completed its tender offer for Longs Drug Stores Corp. (NYSE: LDG)...
RWU to showcase works of Anthony Quinn
BRISTOL – The Anthony Quinn Foundation and Roger Williams University will team up to preserve and showcase the artistic creations and collections of the...
Hospitals stepping up safety efforts
How it happens is easy to see: A drug meant for an elderly man in Room 205 is accidentally given to another elderly man...
JWU has vision for campus expansions
The view from the Rolo Building, Johnson & Wales University’s recently opened student-services building, isn’t so charming right now. From the building’s new glass...
Retirement suddenly unrealistic for some
Financial counselor Kathleen Sullivan says she recently met with a client who is semi-retired and, until the last few weeks, thought he was financially...
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