Tag: Pawtucket
Pawtucket resident convicted of running international money laundering scheme
PROVIDENCE – A Ghanaian national residing in Pawtucket has been convicted for running an international money laundering scheme, U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island Zachary...
R.I. awards $2.75M to 29 communities for energy efficiency
PROVIDENCE – The state has awarded $2.75 million to 29 communities for energy efficiency projects, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Monday.
The state's Energy Efficiency...
Hasbro confirms pending layoffs, reports Q3 profit of $223.2M
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. posted a third-quarter profit of $223.2 million on Thursday, up from a $171 million loss in the same period a...
Washington Trust beefs up community lending offerings
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. says it recently enhanced its Rhode Island community lending program by adding a home improvement loan program that...
Report: Hasbro began discussing move to Mass. six months ago
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. CEO Chris Cocks and Mass. Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao began discussing the move of the Rhode Island-based toy maker’s...
Common Cause R.I. alleges continued voters’ rights violations in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET – Months after resolving a federal lawsuit concerning alleged voters' rights violations, Pawtucket is once again in hot water over accessibility at the...
What to expect in R.I.’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) – More than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off...
Centreville plans to open branch in downtown Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET – Centreville Bank says it will be setting up shop in downtown Pawtucket.
The West Warwick-based bank has announced plans to open a new...
R.I. gets $33.6M to help disadvantaged students GEAR UP for college
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $33.6 million to help prepare disadvantaged students for success in higher education, the state’s congressional delegation announced Tuesday.
The...
Hasbro reports $138.5M profit in Q2
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. on Thursday reported a second-quarter profit of $138.5 million, after a $235 million loss in the same period a year...


















