Friday, September 11, 2026

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Homeowners facing nonrenewal get more time to find coverage

When Sen. ­Victoria Gu went looking for homeowners’ insurance for her house in Westerly six months ago, she found that both where a house...

Foulkes defeats McKee in gubernatorial primary; Providence will have a new mayor

PROVIDENCE – Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the state’s Democratic primary Wednesday, making him the first governor in any...

UMass Dartmouth gets $730K for offshore wind workforce, research  

DARTMOUTH – The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has received three awards totaling $730,000 from the Mass Clean Energy Center to expand offshore wind workforce development and...

Election26: R.I. primary voters deciding on gubernatorial, congressional, Providence mayoral candidates

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters headed to the polls Wednesday for the state’s 2026 primary, deciding which candidates will advance to the Nov. 3...

Ex-Barrington Christian Academy teacher indicted on federal child exploitation charges

PROVIDENCE – A federal grand jury has indicted a former Barrington Christian Academy teacher who was already arrested accused of inappropriate conduct with a...
APPLICATIONS ARE now being accepted for R.I. Commerce Corp.’s Network Matching Grant program. Grants of at least $50,000 are available to eligible organizations and funded projects typically run for one year, according to the quasi-government agency. 

Application period opens for R.I. Commerce’s Network Matching Grant program

PROVIDENCE – Applications are now being accepted for R.I. Commerce Corp.’s Network Matching Grant program.  Grants of at least $50,000 are available to eligible organizations...

Cotality: R.I. home price index rises 3.64% year over year in July

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 3.64% year over year in July, same as Maine and the second-highest growth rate in...

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop,...

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released...

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McKee says he’s laid groundwork and is ready to build on...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee is betting that his record in office – and his experience as governor – will be enough to carry him to victory in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary and a historic third term. McKee is again facing Helena Buonanno Foulkes, whom he defeated by roughly 3 percentage points in 2022. Foulkes enters the 2026 race with...

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Building a Strong Data Foundation in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key priority in the boardroom and across management — and increasingly within the Office of the CFO. Business...

ISO 9001:2026: A Practical Opportunity to Build for What’s Next

For Rhode Island manufacturers, ISO 9001 has been much more than a certificate on the wall. It serves as a badge of honor, symbolizing...

Rhode Island’s Market Has Changed. Developers, Builders, Investors and Sellers Must Change With It.

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Engel & Völkers Oceanside Leader | The DiSpirito Team Private Office Advisor | Engel & Völkers REALM Global Advisor www.DiSpiritoteam.com For much...

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...

MG Commercial Welcomes Jack Cordischi as Sales and Leasing...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 26, 2026 — MG Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jack Cordischi has joined the firm as a...

Aptt Law Represents Buyer in Acquisition of Wild Birds...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 20, 2026 -- Rhode Island law firm Aptt Law LLC advised Welcome Ideas, LLC, doing business as Wild Birds Unlimited...

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...

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