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If you drive on Route 95, you know the stretch of highway between the entrance from the airport connector and the Route 37 exit - it's flat and with the exception of office and manufacturing buildings of ...
Business leaders, non-profit groups say environmentally friendly jobs are necessary for future prosperity By Jim McGaw Connie McGreavy shakes her head when she sees local businesses give the environment short ...
FirstWorks Festival 2008 International performers, world premieres and first performances will all take place in Providence Thursday, October 2, through Sunday, November 9, creating a cultural crossroads of ...
'Eco' events, programs are gaining momentum in R.I.
As the public grows increasingly concerned about rising energy costs, local businesses, environmental groups and universities are responding with an array of conferences and other programs designed to appeal to ...
Activists pitch green jobs as a win-win for Rhode Island
With global warming looming and the US economy in a mess, environmentalists have a simple answer - ' green jobs - ' for simultaneously promoting environmental protection and economic development.
EG officials begin review for NEIT plan
New England Institute of Technology's plans to move to town haven't been on a meeting agenda for the last few months, but with the submission of a traffic study from the school, the topic of the proposed campus ...
At RI Green Building Council meeting, Arpin talks about going green
For Peter Arpin, executive vice president and treasurer of Paul Arpin Van Lines, Inc., "going green" is all about saving the greenbacks.
It's that time of year when politicians come out to assert themselves and so far the most visible have been Republicans Bob Watson and Bob Bolton, who are up against each other in the September primary for a ...
Warwick residents honored, recognized for achievements
BENTLEY COLLEGE Garrett Thomas Stenhouse, a junior majoring in corporate finance, was named to the spring 2008 President's List.
Charter schools plan lotteries
Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School will fill its remaining eight seats by lottery.
Charter schools plan lotteries
Silver Hill Horace Mann Charter School will fill its remaining eight seats by lottery.
Identifying Gene Mutation Related To Atrial Fibrillation
Mayo Clinic and University of Iowa researchers have identified a new mechanism of atrial fibrillation , the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia .
History of children's books is surprisingly interesting
Submitted by SHNS on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 16:05. From the publication of the lesson-filled "New-England Primer" to the midnight bookstore parties for the latest "Harry Potter" volume, children's books have ...
Applied Geographics Marks Milestone with Launch of South Portland Maine's GIS Website
BOSTON July 2008 With the recent launch of the South Portland, Maine website, Applied Geographics, Inc.
Best Ice Cream in New England: Roadfood's Search
Friend of Serious Eats and Roadfooder Stephen Rushmore embarked on an insane 100-stop journey with two other Roadfooders, searching for the best ice cream in New England .
State of Rhode Island Partners with EnerNOC for Demand Response
EnerNOC, Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a five-year contract with the State of Rhode Island.
Case Points to Link Between Crohn's Treatment, Cancer
An unusual case involving a sudden remission of lung cancer highlights the carcinogenic potential of certain drugs used to treat Crohn's disease, experts say.
Maine airport posts record passenger traffic
Portland International Jetport's passenger traffic grew by nearly 12 percent during the fiscal year that ended June 30, a time when airlines are shedding jobs and reducing the number of flights, airport ...
Premature Birth Linked to Some Unexpected Later Problems
Being born prematurely can lead to a host of long-lasting medical complications and may also affect other areas of life, such as education and income, even when no disability is apparent, a new study suggests.
Combo Therapy Makes More Kidney Transplants Possible
Individuals who are poor candidates for organ transplantation may improve their odds with a new combination therapy.