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WASHINGTON TRUST Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III says the growth in commercial lending, wealth management and branch expansion helped boost the Westerly-based bank's results in the second quarter. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Washington Trust CEO points to commercial lending, branch growth after strong...

Economic Activity 07/21/2026

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III said the bank's improved second-quarter results showed growth in commercial...

Washington Trust to help finance 37 home purchases through affordable lending...

Financial Services 06/29/2026

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. said it expects to help finance 37 home purchases this year through a mix of federal grant programs...

WASHINGTON TRUST Bancorp reported first-quarter profit of $12.6 million on Monday, up 3.3% from $12.2 million in the same period a year ago. / PBN FILE PHOTO/SCOTT KINGSLEY

Washington Trust Q1 profit rises 3.3% to $12.6M

Financial Services 04/20/2026

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. reported first-quarter profit of $12.6 million on Monday, up 3.3% from $12.2 million in the same period...

Washington Trust hires commercial real estate lender for New Haven office

Financial Services 03/30/2026

PROVIDENCE – The Washington Trust Co. has hired John-Paul “JP” Aldi as vice president of commercial real estate, adding to its lending team in...

Washington Trust donates welcome-home kits to Crossroads residents moving into new...

Financial Services 02/09/2026

WESTERLY – Employees at The Washington Trust Co. recently donated more than $2,700 worth of household supplies to help formerly homeless Rhode Islanders settle...

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...

Washington Trust delivers $75K to 12 nonprofits through checking drive

Financial Services 01/22/2026

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has delivered $75,000 to 12 nonprofit housing, food and social service organizations across Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut...

Washington Trust to open 29th branch in fall 2026 in Pawtucket

Financial Services 12/22/2025

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. will open a new full-service branch at 433 Broadway in Pawtucket in fall 2026, the bank recently announced. The...

Washington Trust donates $25K to support hunger relief across 3 states

Financial Services 12/01/2025

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has donated $25,000 to 26 food pantries and social service organizations across Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, the...