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PET ESCORT: Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in East Greenwich has set up a triage tent in the parking lot where people can hand off their animals during the coronavirus pandemic. Banjo, a 12-year-old border collie belonging to Lorie Pavo, right, of Warren, is escorted into the facility by vet tech Brook Simmons. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Pets welcome in vet offices; their owners, not so much

Coronavirus 05/01/2020

Veterinarians are worried about the new coronavirus, too. Every potential contact with the owner of a patient – in this case a dog, cat,...

Students could use wellness plan

Advice 05/01/2020

As a psychologist and the mother of two college-aged students, I am concerned about my children’s future emotional well-being. I know that the late...

Makers, crafters deserve some recognition for pandemic response

Advice 05/01/2020

From being on the front lines of the incredible citizens-brigade effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and provide personal protection equipment to our medical...

Coronavirus spurring spread of 3-D printers

Commentary 05/01/2020

As COVID-19 wreaks havoc on global supply chains, a trend of moving manufacturing closer to customers could go so far as to put miniature...

STILL WAITING: Musician Sasha McVeigh poses at her home in Springfield, Tenn. McVeigh had been working steadily in Nashville until the city shut down music clubs in mid-March because of the new coronavirus pandemic. Since then, she’s applied for unemployment benefits but so far has not received anything. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARK HUMPHREY

Jobless aid remains out of reach for many

Coronavirus 05/01/2020

WASHINGTON – Like many Americans cooped up during the virus outbreak, Jeff Kardesch of Austin, Texas, is spending a lot of time on social...

Operating in the new normal

Coronavirus 05/01/2020

Will your company need to continue adapting as the COVID-19 pandemic and markets evolve? Yes: 93% No: 7% What is your company doing or considering doing to...

Elorza unveils $507M municipal budget; school spending plan incomplete

Government 05/01/2020

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on April 28 unveiled a $506.8 million municipal budget proposal, with a $134.4 million allocation for the Providence...

Rhode Island commits to $156M in COVID-19 response in first eight...

Coronavirus 04/30/2020

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has placed about $147 million in orders for equipment, supplies and professional services associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and has...