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Update: Newspaper Never Asked to Change Story on Whitehouse and Deepwater

News

The Providence Business News was never asked to a change a Nov. 18, 2009 story that said U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's wife, Dr. Sandra Whitehouse, had been hired by Deepwater Wind as an "independent permitting consultant" that same month, according to Mark Murphy, the editor.

Attorney General’s Race Heats Up

Politics

One of the most exciting races in Rhode Island's September 14th Democratic Primary will be the race for Attorney General. Current Attorney General Patrick Lynch is term-limited out of running for re-election.

5/3/10

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UPDATE Former Friars Coach Tim Welsh RESIGNS

Sports

Federal Grant, New Bill Keep Deepwater Project Afloat

News

A plan to build an off-shore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island received a boost in February of this year when a $22.3 million federal stimulus grant was awarded to the Quonset Development Corp. for infrastructure upgrades at the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown.

Timeline: Dr. Sandra Whitehouse and Deepwater Wind

News

Below is a timeline showing the history of Deepwater Wind and Dr. Sandra Whitehouse's relationship with the company.

GOP May Endorse Cool Moose Candidate for Lieutenant Gov.

News

The Republican big tent could get a lot bigger this summer. The state party might endorse Cool Moose Party candidate Bob Healey for lieutenant governor instead of a Republican in the election this November, according to Giovanni Cicione, chairman of the Rhode Island GOP. “I think it would be very…

Downtown Art: Windows Worth Watching

Lifestyle

Next time you're passing a shop window in downtown Providence, take a closer look. You may be surprised. Not only is Providence Art Windows using open commercial windows for fresh creations, but they link thematically throughout downcity. Over the course of nine different window installations currently up, the viewer goes…

Cutting Edge in RI: New Fertility Strategies for Children with Cancer

Health

When we consider the attack of childhood cancers, striking one in 500 children, we take comfort in the evolution of aggressive treatments that now cure more than 75 percent of those children. This is good news. But what is often unrealized is the price those therapies exact. Aggressive cancer therapies…

Lobbying Reporting: Nice Web Site, System Not So Nice

News

Independent assessments of Rhode Island's lobbyist compensation and activity regulations and public information access get mixed grades. First the good news. Good Jobs First, a national, non-profit policy resource center based in Washington, DC, which promotes corporate and government accountability in economic development for grassroots groups and public officials, assessed…

Having Said That - John DePetro

Politics

Whoever will be the next governor must have a plan to deal with the state pension problem. There is no time for endless studies, commissions, or panels. The solution is simple: state and cities employee's must move into a 401k. Period, end of discussion. The state needs surgery, not a…

The Quirkiest Things in a Quirky State

Lifestyle

Has any state got more quirks per capita than Rhode Island? Not likely. Minnesota native and Brown student Chris Taylor weighs in on his adopted state.

Mama Heaven: Mother’s Day Pampering Specials

Lifestyle

Yes, a bouquet of her favorite flowers. Yes, a homemade card. But let's get real: what does mom really want for Mother's Day? A day away from it all, in the hands of some of the best spas in the state. We've rounded up the best bunch of ways to…

Spokesman: Roberts Been a ‘Die-Hard’ Red Sox Fan Longer Than Kapstein

News

The Elizabeth Roberts campaign for lieutenant governor has taken issue with an April 30 editorial photo illustrating her rivalry with Democratic primary challenger Jeremy Kapstein, who is a former vice president of the Red Sox. The photo depicted Kapstein in a Red Sox baseball hat standing next to Roberts in…

Could a Boston-Style Water Disaster Happen Here?

News

While Boston and surrounding communities are facing a drinking water emergency that may take days or weeks to repair, Providence city officials say that steps that they have taken over the past six years minimize the possibility of the same thing happening in Providence.

Beauty How-To: Get This Season’s Fresh Look

Lifestyle

Sienna Iannelli, owner of Sienna Skin Studio in Cranston (518 Pontiac Ave., www.siennaskinstudio.com), shows how to get this year's fresh, new look, in three easy steps.

Who is in Charge of the State’s Budget Policy?

Politics

Who's really responsible for that budget that drives us crazy every year? Who do we hold accountable? Whose office numbers do we put on our speed dials?

Floyd needs to step up, or step aside

Sports

Floyd Mayweather pummeled Shane Mosley on Saturday night in a match-up low on drama and high on finance charges. When will we get a fight worth watching and, more importantly, worth paying for?

The 2010 Red Sox: What You See Is What You Get!

Sports

Five Things: Persimmon, Bristol

Food

GoLocalProv's culinarian had dinner at the East Bay's hottest restaurant. Here are the five things he wants you to know. Attention to detail: Every decision made by chef-owner Champe Speidel is clearly deliberate. From the manicured dining room, daily menu and attentive staff, to the use of Carnaroli rice (instead…

Broken Process 2: Even the Lobbyists Are Confused

News

Hundreds of hours (and Web page views) later, the team at GoLocalProv was still scratching its heads. In a state with a law requiring financial disclosure both from lobbying entities and their clients, what could be so difficult about adding up all those disclosures? If the numbers are there, on…

Savard the Hero as the Bruins Beat Philly 5-4 in Overtime

Sports

5/2/10

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In Deepwater: Did Whitehouse Lobby for Wife’s Company?

News

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Celtics might as well pen their own eulogy following Game 1 choke

Sports

The Celtics had a chance to steal Cleveland's thunder in Game 1 of their playoff series. Instead, they wilted down the stretch and must now deal with the reality of a wasted opportunity.