In the news… for November 18, 2023

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY James Fanale, past-CEO of Care New England has stage 4 lung cancer The Stellantis plant in Mansfield that will be closed will merge into one in Hudson Valley, NY Pawtucket Public Library is undergoing extensive repairs and renovations – it is hoped it will remain open throughout LeBaron Hills golf course…

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Will Rhode Island make and the world take? – Richard Asinof

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Efforts to jump start the advanced manufacturing industry sector in RI may face some significant barriers by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo by Richard Asinof – The Providence/Wexford Innovation Center is the new home of the New England offices of Crowley Maritime, which celebrated its new office location with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring…

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Giving consumers ownership of their energy choices – Richard Asinof

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by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com, contributing writer An interview with Scott Ridley, one of the champions of the Cape Light Compact, offering consumers the benefits of public power aggregation As the Biden Administration moves ahead in the development of offshore wind energy, with Vineyard Wind being approved and Revolution Wind now on the docket for environmental…

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Latest News by Nancy Thomas Nancy ThomasFounder & PublisherEmail : [email protected] About Nancy Thomas, a lifelong Rhode Islander, has been a marketing and public relations consultant, and a recognized writer. Her passion for all kinds of news – all things in the Rhode Island geography – and her desire to support journalists and writers -…

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In the News… recap of the week (8.31.24)

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A quick summary of the news around us… RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Six-story mixed-use project at 71 Dexter St. in Pawtucket will begin, delayed since 2020 South Main Street was re-named Tockwotton Cape Verdean Way General Dynamics to lay off over 100 at Quonset An LNG plant will be built on Aquidneck Island South County…

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It is what it is (8.28.24)– Jen Brien

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by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary BACK TO SCHOOL Isn’t it unbelievable that it’s that time of year… AGAIN!!!??? KIDS are already heading BACK TO SCHOOL and DANNY ZUKO is headed back to RYDELL HIGH! Just a few months ago I called my best friend and lamented the fact that we have to suffer through…

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In the News… recap for the week, Aug. 17, 2024

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A plan to build a crematorium in Tiverton appears  to be over 2 cables are being laid in lower Narragansett Bay as part of the Revolution Wind project Brockton Hospital reopens PBN has named 2024 Top Healthiest Employers – Groov-Pin, Centreville Bank, Neighborhood Health, AAA, and CVS 16-bed residential facility breaking…

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In the news… summary week ending June 15, 2024

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A flamingo has been seen off the coast of the Cape WPRI won an Emmy for their story on the Johnston tornado Bacco, recently closed on Federal Hill will reopen, per media reports, as “Dolce & Salato” and “The Armando Experience” on Douglas Avenue where the Brooklyn Tea House was. RI…

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In the news… brief summary week ending May 18th

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A brief review of news and events in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally, and internationally – and passings of note in the last week. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Warwick Mayor says there is nowhere for COSTCO to go in the city MTR Guns and Ammo has a new gun range at 229 Quaker Highway in North…

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