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TROLL SIGHTING:  Louise Bishop, South County Tourism Council CEO and president, visits one of the two trolls living in the woods of Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Bishop says the trolls, made of recycled materials, have drawn 100,000 visitors this year alone. Three more trolls have been installed recently in Rhode Island.  PBN FILE PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

The tourism sector sees new faces, but new challenges, too

Government 08/14/2026

Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen some new additions since 2021. Those searching for recreation and leisure now have the options of TopGolf,...

THE TOWN of Foxborough is asking a Norfolk County Superior Court judge to dismiss The Kraft Group’s lawsuit that alleges the town abused its licensing authority by charging nearly $1 million in Gillette Stadium entertainment license renewal fees. / PBN FILE PHOTO

Foxborough counters Kraft Group’s lawsuit challenging $950K entertainment license renewal fee

Economic Activity 07/08/2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Foxborough officials are asking a Norfolk County Superior Court judge to dismiss The Kraft Group’s lawsuit alleging that the town abused...

Providence Place small-business village displays 48 local vendors

Economic Activity 07/01/2026

PROVIDENCE – For a limited time, a group of small Rhode Island businesses will be selling their products at Providence Place as part of...

THE KRAFT Group has filed a complaint against the town of Foxborough for allegedly abusing its licensing authority when it charged the plaintiffs nearly $1 million in administrative fees for its entertainment license renewal for Gillette Stadium. / PBN FILE PHOTO

Kraft Group sues Foxborough over $950K entertainment license renewal fee

Economic Activity 06/17/2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Kraft Group has filed a lawsuit against the town for allegedly abusing its licensing authority when it charged the company...

Bank of America, FIFA to provide free World Cup tickets for...

Financial Services 06/11/2026

PROVIDENCE – Military veterans, active-duty service members and first responders will have access to thousands of free tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches...

Providence’s World Cup festivities begin with opening of PVD FanZone

Economic Activity 06/11/2026

PROVIDENCE – City and state leaders officially opened the PVD FanZone Thursday, kicking off a 39-day celebration of the world's biggest sporting event. The free...

MASSACHUSETTS GOV. Maura T. Healey signed a bill that allows cities and bars to opt into a plan that will allow those establishments to remain open until 3 a.m. until July 31. / AP FILE PHOTO / JESSICA RINALDI

Healey signs bill extending bar, eatery hours in Mass. during World...

Economic Activity 06/09/2026

PROVIDENCE – Massachusetts is joining Rhode Island in allowing bars and restaurants to stay open longer during games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Massachusetts Gov. Maura T....