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Substation problem leaves thousands of R.I. Energy customers in the dark

PROVIDENCE – About 5,000 Rhode Island Energy customers in the Pawtucket area are without power due to a problem with a substation, the company...
AFTER MORE than four decades of service, the Demou family is retiring and selling the Modern Diner at 364 East Ave. for $979,000. This is an interior photo of the dining area attached to the original Sterling Streamliner. / COURTESY COMMUNICATION WORKS INC.

Historic Modern Diner in Pawtucket being sold for $979K

PAWTUCKET – A beloved eatery in the city on the National Register of Historic Places is now for sale.  After more than four decades of...

Navigant Credit Union acquires 500 new members following merger 

SMITHFIELD – Navigant Credit Union announced on Monday that it has completed its merger and acquired Postal Employees Regional Federal Credit Union, officially welcoming...
Gaetan L. Kashala / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Five Questions With: Gaetan L. Kashala

Gaetan L. Kashala | Executive director, Pawtucket Foundation 1. Tell us about your background and experience. How did you get into this line of...

Care New England Health System opens Pawtucket pharmacy

PAWTUCKET – Care New England Health System opened its new pharmacy on Brewster Street Monday. The facility is located at the Care New England Medical...

Report: McKee warns Hasbro delaying HQ decision could hinder public subsidy...

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee has warned Hasbro Inc. that time is running out if the toy company seeks any public subsidies to...
A PAWTUCKET MAN admitted in federal court that he defrauded the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the U.S. Treasury out of more than $100,000, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island. / COURTESY U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Pawtucket man admits to defrauding SNAP, U.S. Treasury out of $100K

PROVIDENCE – A Pawtucket man has admitted in federal court that he defrauded the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the U.S. Treasury out of...
HASBRO INC. reported a profit of $385.6 million profit for 2024 following a loss of $1.49 billion a year prior. The improved bottom line as at least partially attributable to a drastic cut in costs and expenses. / COURTESY HASBRO INC.

Hasbro returns to profitability in 2024 after $1.5B loss a year...

PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. on Thursday reported a $385.6 million profit for 2024 as it drastically cut costs and expenses, allowing the company to...

Report: RIDOH eyes former Pawtucket hospital for temporary homeless shelter

PAWTUCKET – Plans are in the works to convert the former Memorial Hospital into a temporary homeless shelter, WJAR-TV NBC 10 reported Friday.  Both the...

R.I. under Winter Weather Advisory until 7 p.m. Thursday

PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for both Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts until 7 p.m. Thursday, with...
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