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LOST CONNECTION? Some veterinarians, such as Dr. Joyce Gifford at Abbott Valley Veterinary Center in Cumberland, are concerned that a new pet telehealth law will lead to difficulties in providing proper care. 
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Veterinarians question R.I.’s new telehealth law

A new Rhode Island law expanding the use of veterinary telemedicine is drawing a sharp divide between lawmakers who say the technology could improve...
NEW DIGS: The 30,000-square-foot Ocean Sate Labs is located on the fourth floor of 150 Richmond St., Providence. The new building in the 195 District also houses the R.I. Department of Health laboratory. 
PBN PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON 

Lab space could be a big draw

Rhode Island has gone all in on life sciences, but it still remains to be seen whether the millions of dollars of investment will...
WORKING TOGETHER: The first panel featured, from left, Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine LLC; Flux Marine Ltd. CEO Ben Sorkin; Jason Noel, operations executive at Juice Robotics LLC; Linda Larsen, maritime and industry engagement manager for Polaris Tech Bridge; and Daniela Fairchild, chief strategy officer for R.I. Commerce Corp. PBN Editor Michael Mello, right, moderates.
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In R.I.’s emerging industries, it’s all about collaboration

On March 11, 2026, PBN brought together business and government leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding Rhode Island’s ­sciences industry and ocean economy....

R.I. awards $1.6M in Learn365RI grants for after-school and summer programs

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island officials have awarded $1.62 million in a new round of Learn365RI grants aimed at expanding after-school, summer and other out-of-school...
Tom Bastianelli founded Warwick-based Signal Solutions in 2016.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Hire problem-solvers

Tom Bastianelli | Signal Solutions founder, lead engineer When I founded Signal Solutions, I was the entire company. Today, my business partner Matt Vincent and...

What Rhode Island lawmakers did – and didn’t do – on...

Technology moves fast. The R.I. Statehouse moves a little slower. Nevertheless, the General Assembly made several spirited attempts this year to legislate and regulate an...

People’s Credit Union hosts Aquidneck Island Robotics demonstration

MIDDLETOWN – People’s Credit Union recently hosted students from Aquidneck Island Robotics, a youth robotics organization serving students across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, for...

R.I. Commerce awards $800K in innovation grants

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors has awarded $800,000 to 13 organizations through its Innovation Network Matching Grant Program.  The program provides grants...

Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium awards more than $100K in scholarships to...

MIDDLETOWN – The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to 23 students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and...
Mark Bartholomew

What we lose when AI does our shopping

Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping, but the way we shop is shifting dramatically, as major platforms and retailers are racing to...
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