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Washington Trust CEO eyes stronger margins in 2026

Business Services 01/29/2026

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., the parent of The Washington Trust Co., is poised for higher profitability in 2026 as a costly interest...

NEW DIGS: Invited dignitaries and officials tour 2 Hammett Court in Jamestown in June. The housing project is unique because it is considered affordable housing that is also constructed to be accessible to those with disabilities.  COURTESY LOOKING UPWARDS INC.

Being affordable is only half of it for these homes

Focus 08/01/2025

When Carla DeStefano first heard of plans to transform a battered office building in Jamestown into affordable housing designed for those with physical and...

Washington Trust beefs up community lending offerings

Financial Services 10/14/2024

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. says it recently enhanced its Rhode Island community lending program by adding a home improvement loan program that...

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