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Bluestone Bank names new VP to lead commercial lending
Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts
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Sara Hiebner has been named vice president and commercial lending officer at Bluestone Bank, according to a community announcement. Hiebner, a University of Rhode Island graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, brings over...
Fitch: Private nonprofits see lowest operating margins in a decade
Higher Ed Dive
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July 17, 2025
Dive Brief: Operating margins at private nonprofit colleges have plummeted to their lowest levels in over a decade due to growing financial challenges, especially for tuition-dependent institutions, according to a new Fitch Ratings analysis. The...
Emmy Milestone for Ayo Edebiri
Fun 107 - Massachusetts
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July 17, 2025
The nominees for the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, and a Massachusetts native is among them. Ayo Edebiri, a Dorchester, MA native and star of the hit FX show The Bear, is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series...
URI hosts summer meeting of International Educators of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island
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June 27, 2025
Posted on June 27, 2025 Updated on June 27, 2025 Professionals from across the Ocean State gather to build connection KINGSTON, R.I.—June 27, 2025—The University of Rhode Island’s Global Initiatives team recently hosted educators from across the...
For Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies, recovery mixed after tariffs
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies have seen mixed results since President Trump took office in January, but their stock prices have appeared to stabilize since April’s tariff announcement upended the American economy. Here’s a look at where...
University of Rhode Island plans reopening of W. Alton Jones Campus
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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June 27, 2025
Terrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest EnvironmentTerrence Gray, Director | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture and Forest...
Rhode Island Democrats Ban Sale, Manufacture of ‘Assault Weapons’
Breitbart
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June 22, 2025
Rhode Island’s Democrat-run legislature passed a bill Friday banning the instate sale and manufacture of “assault weapons.” The measure now heads to Gov. Dan McKee’s (D) desk. The Associated Press reported that state Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D)...
Hospital Financials Better But Not Cured
Los Angeles Business Journal - California
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July 7, 2025
Three years ago, as the region and nation were still in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, Los Angeles-area hospitals were in a world of hurt, with nearly two-thirds reporting they were losing money and two local hospital companies eventually...
Why tick bites are sending so many people to the emergency room this summer
NBC News
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July 17, 2025
While working as a youth camp doctor in upstate New York earlier this summer, Dr. Matt Harris noticed he was removing a dozen ticks from campers each day, more than in years prior. Harris, an emergency medicine doctor at Northwell Medicine, said...
Behind the bills: Rhode Island’s new gun control law and student cell phone ban
The Public's Radio - Rhode Island
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June 27, 2025
On today’s show we look at two significant bills signed into law this week by Gov. Dan McKee. First, a ban on the sale and manufacture of assault-style weapons. How effective are bans like this at actually tackling the problem of gun violence? A...
Best Internet Providers in Rhode Island
CNET
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What is the best internet provider in Rhode Island? Verizon Fios is our pick for best internet service provider in Rhode Island, with its 100% fiber-optic internet reaching 80% of the state, near-Gigabit upload and download speeds, competitive...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for June 27, 2025
The Public's Radio - Rhode Island
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June 27, 2025
Enjoy summer while we can — it will be gone in a flash. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. A quick program note: I’m taking some time off, so this column will next appear on July 18. Here we go. *** Want to get my column...
‘They were sons, brothers, uncles, friends’: Stoughton family launches fundraiser after 2 brothers die while fishing
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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July 17, 2025
Local News By Sana Muneer July 16, 2025 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. In the wake of the deaths of two brothers from Stoughton who both died while...
Cannabis banking will move “hopefully sooner than later,” senator says (Newsletter: July 7, 2025)
Marijuana Moment
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July 7, 2025
Czech Republic marijuana & psilocybin bill passes; VA secretary: Psychedelics are “phenomenal” in treating veterans; Study on cannabis and sex Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best...
'Taylor Swift Tax' proposed in Rhode Island. What is it?
South Bend Tribune - Indiana
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Taylor Swift soon may be required to pay a hefty amount of taxes on her Cape Code home, which is undergoing renovations if a proposed tax act in Rhode Island goes through. Earlier this month, Rhode Island's House Finance Committee approved the...
VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island average $428,962 for Q1
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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June 26, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged...
We Need To Fight For Menopause Policy Now More Than Ever
Women’s Health
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July 17, 2025
Welcome to the Perimenopause Playbook—your guide to navigating the most overlooked and misunderstood phase of the menopausal transition. Read the rest of the stories, from how to get a diagnosis to treatment options to where to actually find good...
Rhode Island General Assembly passes assault weapons ban
WLNE - Rhode Island
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June 21, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation that bans the sale and ownership of certain “military-style weapons” in the state. The bill was voted on by both the Senate and House of Representatives Friday. The...
Trump criticizes Elon Musk’s new political party announcement
NBC News
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July 6, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Search efforts intensify as Texas flood rescues enter critical phase 03:24 Millions travel home from Fourth of July holiday weekend 00:39 Now Playing Trump...
Dining Review: The New Breakfast Bunch in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Monthly
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June 26, 2025
Photography by Angel Tucker Ellie’s, Providence Photography by Angel Tucker As far as a baked breakfast goes, Ellie’s is the OG, turning out French-inspired pastries and other treats in downtown Providence for the past thirteen years. It’s in a...