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October 18, 2009 - October 24, 2009 Archives
3:22 PM Fri, Oct 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Bercen Inc., which provides specialty chemicals for paper-related industries, has opened its new corporate headquarters in Denham Springs following a relocation from Rhode Island. State economic officials say the $5 million relocation and expansion project......
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3:03 PM Fri, Oct 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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By CYNTHIA NEEDHAM Journal staff writer Though a selection committee has been mum on the identity of its pick for the new director of the state's Economic Development Corporation, Governor Carcieri this week confirmed the name one of two finalists:......
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11:19 AM Fri, Oct 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Paul Grimaldi Email
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The lenders who control the bankrupt Twin River slot parlor and the greyhound owners association that provides dogs for racing in Lincoln have reached a deal that saves more than $90 million for the gambling hall over......
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3:13 PM Thu, Oct 22, 2009 | Permalink |
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By ALEX KUFFNER Journal staff writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- National Grid is willing to resume negotiations with Deepwater Wind over a power purchase agreement if certain conditions are met first, according to a letter from the utility to the offshore......
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1:53 PM Thu, Oct 22, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Neil Downing Email
Nortek Inc. of Providence, a maker of bath fans, kitchen range hoods and other products, said on Thursday that it has voluntarily filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of federal bankruptcy law. The filing, at U.S. Bankruptcy Court,......
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1:38 PM Thu, Oct 22, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Andy Smith Journal Staff Writer Two diverse Rhode Island companies, Capco Steel and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island are looking to fill job positions even as the state's unemployment rate of 13 percent is the third highest......
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1:09 PM Wed, Oct 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Paul Grimaldi Email
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Rhode Island affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday said it has filed a discrimination complaint against health-services giant CVS Caremark Corp., claiming the Woonsocket-based company asks people who apply for jobs online questions......
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11:42 AM Wed, Oct 21, 2009 | Permalink |
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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH-Nasdaq) reported on Tuesday after the close of trading third quarter net income of $4.9 million, or 31 cents a diluted share, compared to $6 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, in the year ago......
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3:13 PM Tue, Oct 20, 2009 | Permalink |
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to urge passage of a bill that would extend unemployment benefits for many people who are out of work. "Hundreds of thousands of Americans have already......
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2:33 PM Tue, Oct 20, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Paul Grimaldi Journal staff writer A casino industry veteran who has considered managing the Twin River slot parlor on Monday unveiled plans for a casino in nearby Milford, Mass. William H. Warner, of Warner Gaming in Las Vegas, Nev.,......
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1:27 PM Tue, Oct 20, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Paul Edward Parker Email
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The number of natural-gas and electric customers having their service disconnected for not paying their bills has fallen in 2009 compared to 2008, according to regulatory filings by National Grid, the company that supplies gas and electricity......
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2:19 PM Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Paul Grimaldi Email
PROVIDENCE, RI -- Two Connecticut men, a father and son, are asking a federal bankruptcy court judge for help in their lawsuit against the Twin River slot parlor. Edward and Kevin Barrows, of Stafford Springs, Conn., allege that on Nov.......
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11:06 AM Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | Permalink |
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have increased for the first time in seven weeks, according to AAA Southern New England. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $2.549 at the self-service pump, an......
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10:58 AM Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Paul Grimaldi Journal Staff Writer Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ:NYSE) is now offering a "quad-play" package that offers customers wireless phone service as well as Internet, TV and traditional land-line services. The company claims qualifying customers can save from $59......
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10:54 AM Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | Permalink |
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By Paul Grimaldi Journal Staff Writer Toys R Us Inc. will offer a layaway program for expensive items this holiday season, the New Jersey-based retailer said Monday. Customers can put a number of items on hold and make periodic payments......
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7:39 AM Mon, Oct 19, 2009 | Permalink |
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Hasbro Inc, of Pawtucket, the nation's second biggest toymaker, said Monday its profit rose 8.8 percent in the third quarter, helped by lower costs and slightly higher sales of Transformers and G.I. Joe toys. Hasbro said......
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