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Lombardi bill would allow R.I. senators proxy vote during state of...

PROVIDENCE – Sen. Frank Lombardi, D-Cranston, has introduced legislation that would allow state senators the right to request permission to vote by proxy during...

Bristol County, Mass., sees rise in deaths by suicide over previous...

NEW BEDFORD – Bristol County, Mass., is experiencing a rise in the number of deaths by suicide compared with this time in previous years,...

DLT: Hospitality, food jobs hardest hit by COVID-19 in R.I.

PROVIDENCE – The three industries in Rhode Island hardest hit by unemployment claims during the COVID-19 crisis are accommodation and food services, health care...

Study: Essential-worker pay gap in R.I. among highest in nation

PROVIDENCE – Essential workers in Rhode Island earn 26% less than the average salary in the state, ranking as the No. 4 biggest difference...

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. The...

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. The...

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...
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