Tag: Newport
11th Hour Racing Team victorious as Ocean Race arrives in Newport
NEWPORT – A Rhode Island native officially lead the Ocean Race into the Ocean State on Wednesday.
Amid bellowing horns, Rhode Island native Charlie Enright...
Tempur Sealy to buy Mattress Firm in $4B deal
WASHINGTON (AP) – Bedding provider Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and stock-transaction valued at about $4 billion, the companies...
BankNewport Names Tony Brum Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Tony Brum has been named vice president, commercial lending officer. He is responsible for deepening existing relationships and...
BankNewport Names Karen Xavier-DaCunha Residential Loan Mortgage Officer
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Karen Xavier-DaCunha has joined the bank as a residential loan mortgage officer. In her new role, she will...
Some educators say McKee’s Learn 365 RI plan ‘unformed,’ needs more...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s plan to improve student outcomes, dubbed “Learn 365 RI,” places emphasis on year-round learning outside of regular school hours, but...
Providence sets rates for community electricity aggregation program
PROVIDENCE – The city has announced the rates for its new community electricity aggregation program set to begin in May.
The Providence Community Electricity Program...
Report: Ben and Jerry’s opens in Cranston
CRANSTON – Cherry Garcia fans rejoice: Ben & Jerry’s is returning to the city.
The famous Vermont-based ice cream manufacturer responsible for flavors such as...
State receives $26M in federal funding for public housing
PROVIDENCE – Housing authorities in 24 communities across the state will receive $26.3 million in federal funding through the Public Housing Capital Fund, U.S....
BankNewport Names Steven Carneiro Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Steven Carneiro has been named vice president, commercial loan officer. He will be responsible for developing new and...
BankNewport Names Mark Moreau Vice President, Commercial Lending
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Mark Moreau has been named vice president, commercial lending. In his new position, Moreau is responsible for developing...