Exeter - Providence Business News

THE DIOCESE of Providence announced to parishioners Sunday that two pairs of churches – in East Providence and Warren – will be merging while one in Exeter will be formally dissolved. Above is the coat of arms for the Diocese of Providence.

Diocese is merging parishes in E. Providence, Warren; closing Exeter parish

Industries 05/11/2026

PROVIDENCE – The Diocese of Providence announced to parishioners Sunday that two pairs of churches will be merging while one in Exeter will be...

Yawgoo Valley water park permanently closes

Economic Activity 05/07/2026

EXETER – Rhode Island no longer has a water park inside its borders. The owners of Yawgoo Valley Ski Area announced on Thursday they have...

R.I. ramps up homebuilding as affordability crisis lingers, latest state snapshot...

Economic Activity 04/23/2026

Rhode Island’s push to build new homes has gained traction over the last year, but the affordability of existing housing stock still remains a...

‘Exeter Mail’ solar farm goes live

Economy 09/12/2025

EXETER – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins alongside state and local officials on Friday marked the completion of the 6.5...

A SCREENSHOT from a Rhoe Island Grows LLC video showing what the 25-acre greenhouse in Exeter would look like when operating and producing thousands of pounds of tomatoes a day. / YOUTUBE VIDEO SCREENSHOT

Exeter greenhouse developer sued for $1.7M in unpaid legal fees

Food & Agriculture 09/03/2025

PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island law firm is suing Rhode Island Grows LLC for more than $1.7 million in unpaid legal fees and interest...

R.I. officials break ground for new girls behavior health care campus

Government 08/14/2024

A new behavioral health care campus for adolescent girls who would otherwise have to seek treatment outside Rhode Island is coming to state owned...

Advocates want to change these 4 things in the state cannabis...

Economy 12/05/2023

CRANSTON – With infused drinks, charcuterie, and the blasting beats of Drake, a group of over three dozen industry advocates, leaders, and lawmakers gathered...

Therapist’s license suspended after allegations of relationship with minor

Health Services 08/08/2023

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health suspended the license of a therapist on Aug. 4 following allegations that she had a romantic relationship...

SWEETSPOT DISPENSARY will open for recreational cannabis sales on Tuesday at 560 South County Trail, Exeter. It will be the sixth licensed cannabis retailer in the state. / COURTESY JASON WEBSKI

Exeter dispensary to begin recreational cannabis sales Tuesday

Economic Activity 12/19/2022

EXETER – A sixth hybrid cannabis dispensary will begin offering recreational sales in the state on Tuesday. Sweetspot Dispensary, operated by Plant Based Compassionate Care,...