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U.S. stock futures rose, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will complete a second straight weekly advance, on speculation central banks will act to boost economies as Europe’s debt crisis threatens growth.
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By Rita Nazareth
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Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, which provides programs on workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, announced it has received a grant from Webster Bank as part of the bank’s commitment to giving back to the community.
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By PBN Staff
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Jamie Rhodes, Rhode Island director for Clean Water Action, talks about clean, safe and affordable water, the elimination of pollution and creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The family of Lt. James Pagano, the Cranston firefighter who was killed during a dispute at his 9-year-old son’s birthday party in May 2008, will host the inaugural Lt. Jim Pagano Foundation Golf Tournament on Aug. 13 at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston.
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By PBN Staff
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National Grid now ranks as City Year Rhode Island’s largest team sponsor after a recent $300,000 donation.
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By PBN Staff
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If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to nonprofit@PBN.com at least four weeks in advance of the event.
BEAD FOR LIFE …
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6/15/12
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Rhode Island’s unemployment rate dropped for the first time in three months to 11 percent in May, a two-tenths of a percentage point decrease from April, the R.I. Department of Labor reported Friday.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Treasuries fell before the U.S. auctions $13 billion of 30-year bonds at what may be a record low yield amid speculation the Federal Reserve may take further measures to spur economic growth.
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By Susanne Walker
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RBS Citizens has sued former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling for $2.4 million to recover the loans made to Schilling’s defunct video game company, 38 Studios LLC, The Boston Globe reported.
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By PBN Staff
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Following a two-hour hearing on June 13, Superior Court Judge Brian Stern gave his approval to a $69 million “stalking horse” bid from Lawrence & Memorial in New London, Conn. to purchase Westerly Hospital, now in receivership.
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By Richard Asinof |