Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Healthcare should measure outcomes, not just approvals

Ten days ago, my 82-year-old mother-in-law, Jane, was living a remarkably active and independent life. She walked regularly, swam at the YMCA and did water...

Roger Williams Park Zoo announces death of cheetah

PROVIDENCE – Janga, a 13-year-old cheetah at Roger Williams Park Zoo, has died, the zoo announced Tuesday. Janga was diagnosed with gastrointestinal disease, according to...

McKee selects Matos for R.I. Supreme Court

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday selected R.I. Superior Court Judge Luis Matos as his nominee for the Supreme Court, ending former...

Flock cameras, Kennedy Plaza emerge as key divide in Providence mayoral race

PROVIDENCE – Flock license plate readers and the future of Kennedy Plaza emerged as major dividing lines Wednesday in the city's mayoral race, as...
A FEDERAL JUDGE has ruled the town of Johnston did not violate a preliminary injunction when it passed two resolutions in its attempt to take control of a site planned for a 252-unit housing development. / COURTESY TOWN OF JOHNSTON

Report: Judge rules Johnston did not violate injunction in eminent domain effort

PROVIDENCE – A federal judge has ruled the town of Johnston did not violate a court order when it passed two resolutions in its...
RHODE ISLAND’S home price index increased 3.41% year over year in June, the second-highest growth rate in New England, according to Cotality. / AP FILE PHOTO/DAVID ZALUBOWSKI

Cotality: R.I. home price index jumps 3.41% year over year in June

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 3.41% year over year in June, the second-highest growth rate in New England, according to Cotality.  Rhode Island’s...

Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the...
A R.I. SUPREME COURT decision in favor of a neighbor challenging the liquor license of a Providence restaurant could have implications on other licenses issued the same way. / PBN FILE PHOTO

Could R.I. Supreme Court ruling have affect on many liquor licenses?

PROVIDENCE – In addition to churches and schools, the majority owners of land within 200 feet of a proposed premises can block the issuance...

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ELECTION26: Gubernatorial race puts performance of R.I. Commerce in spotlight

On the top floor of the Wexford Science & Technology building overlooking Providence’s I-195 District, Gov. Daniel J. McKee stood before business executives and state officials celebrating what his administration considers one of its signature economic development victories. The July 14 announcement that biotechnology company Nabsys 2.0 LLC would add more than 200 jobs and relocate its headquarters next year...

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Seifert Systems Invests in Energy Efficiency to Strengthen Operations

For manufacturers, energy is more than just another operating expense. It plays a critical role in production, equipment reliability, sustainability initiatives and long-term competitiveness. As...

Beyond Cash Donations: How New Forms of Giving Are Transforming Not-for-Profit Accounting

Evolving Funding Landscape for Not-for-Profits Not-for-profit organizations are being asked to do more with less, responding to rising community needs while navigating an increasingly uncertain...

The Most Undervalued Asset in Business: The Right Connection

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Private Office Advisor Engel & Volkers Oceanside www.DiSpiritoteam.com We often think about wealth in terms of real estate, business ownership, investments,...

AIPSO Appoints Les Willis President and CEO

AIPSO is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Les Willis was appointed President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Willis served as a...

Saint Elizabeth Home Welcomes New Administrator Brian McGuinness

Saint Elizabeth Community welcomes Brian McGuinness as the new Executive Director of their skilled nursing home in East Greenwich. He is no stranger to...

Dimeo Construction Company Welcomes Fourth-Generation Blakely S. Dimeo to...

Dimeo Construction Company has appointed Blakely S. Dimeo as Business Development Manager. In this role, she will help oversee business development initiatives and long-term...

Nicole J. Benjamin Elected to Board of Directors of...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. is pleased to announce that Nicole J. Benjamin, a shareholder of the firm, has been elected to the Board...

Timberline Construction Welcomes Matthew Dempsey as Project Executive

Industry veteran brings nearly 30 years of construction management and deep Massachusetts and Rhode Island relationships to the firm Canton, MA – Timberline Construction Corporation...

Omni Search Labs Launches Search-First Squarespace Web Development for...

East Providence, R.I. (July 14, 2026) — Omni Search Labs, an East Providence search and AI optimization studio, today announced the launch of Squarespace...

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