Providence Journal (Providence, RI) articles from April 2004

Providence Journal (Providence, RI) archives from April 2004

Smithfield, R.I., Zoning Board Freezes Three More Affordable-Housing Plans.
April 1, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
April 1, 2004

Finances of Westerly, R.I., Coffee-Shop Chain Leader Are Outlined.
April 1, 2004

FleetBoston Is Officially Taken Over by Bank of America.
April 1, 2004... Byline: David McPherson Apr. 1--For FleetBoston Financial Corp., the end arrived at 12:01 a.m. today. That is the exact moment the takeover of New England's largest bank by Bank of America Corp. of Charlotte, N.C., took effect. A...

Providence, R.I.-Area Marina's Beach Offer Turns Cloudy.
April 1, 2004

Crowd Calls on Somerset, Mass., Selectmen to Oppose Natural Gas Facility.
April 1, 2004

Physicians Say Rhode Island Is No Longer Attractive to Many Doctors.
April 1, 2004

Hopkinton, R.I., Foes of Big-Box Stores Vow to Keep Fighting.
April 1, 2004

University of Rhode Island Plays Catch-Up in Endowment Game.
April 1, 2004

Bank of America to Start Job Cuts.
April 2, 2004... Byline: David McPherson Apr. 2--PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The job cuts expected ever since FleetBoston Financial Corp. agreed to be bought by Bank of America Corp. will begin next week, a top Bank of America executive said yesterday. H. Jay...

Rhode Island Governor Criticizes Blue Cross, Calls State Scrutiny Lacking.
April 2, 2004

North Kingstown, R.I., Restaurant to Reopen after Addressing Violations.
April 2, 2004

Providence, R.I., Council Moves to Restrict Peddlers Downtown.
April 2, 2004

Providence, R.I., House Introduces Smoking Ban Legislation.
April 2, 2004

Rhode Island Governor Reshuffles State Property Management to Cut Costs.
April 2, 2004

IRS Chief Says More Taxpayers Are Filing Electronically.
April 2, 2004

Rhode Island Senate Committee Approves Transit Board Nomination.
April 2, 2004

Former Architectural Intern Gets to Make His Mark on His Native Rhode Island.
April 3, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
April 3, 2004

Maryland Firm Closes on Providence, R.I., Mall Purchase.
April 3, 2004

Wembley Plc Stalls Vote on Sale to MGM Mirage.
April 3, 2004

Boston Red Sox Fans Clamor for Tickets Regardless of Price.
April 4, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Notes Column.
April 4, 2004

Gas Prices Play Prominent Role in Presidential Campaign.
April 4, 2004

Rhode Island Employers Increasingly Ban Smoking Outside Work.
April 4, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., John Kostrzewa Column.
April 4, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine Column.
April 4, 2004

Wireless Computer Networks Are Increasingly Popular, and Easy Prey for Hackers.
April 4, 2004

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Seeks Public-Relations Help.
April 5, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine Column.
April 5, 2004

Peace Dale, R.I., Textile Processing Plant to Install New Pollution Controls.
April 5, 2004

Providence, R.I., Leaders Urge Blue Cross to Keep Headquarters Downtown.
April 6, 2004

Road Work to Close Lanes on East Providence, R.I., Interstate Bridge.
April 6, 2004

CVS, Brooks Pharmacy Parent Split Eckerd Buy.
April 6, 2004

Rhode Island Economic Development Firm Looks for Lift with Marketing Campaign.
April 6, 2004

New Rhode Island Fire-Code Panel Seeks to Clear Up Business Confusion.
April 6, 2004

GTECH Bets on Tropical Climates.
April 6, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine Column.
April 6, 2004

Campaign Gains Leaders to Build Support for Expanding Rhode Island Airport.
April 7, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
April 7, 2004

20,000 Expected at Two-Day Business Expo in Providence, R.I.
April 7, 2004

Hispanic Clout Grows as Population Booms in U.S.
April 7, 2004

Rhode Island's Labor Board Fights Governor's Call for Resignations.
April 7, 2004

Narragansett Bay, R.I., Commission Turns Down Land Buyers' Proposals.
April 7, 2004

MGM Mirage Mulls Increasing Bid for Wembley PLC.
April 7, 2004

Proposed Rhode Island Smoking Ban Draws Near-Unanimous Support.
April 7, 2004

Verizon to Raise Basic Monthly Phone Rates $1.
April 7, 2004

Group Supporting Warwick, R.I., Airport Expansion Launches Web Site.
April 8, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
April 8, 2004

Rhode Island Lawmakers Question Agency's Efforts for Manufacturer.
April 8, 2004

Providence, R.I., Developers Seek Property-Tax Break on $15-Million Project.
April 8, 2004

Rhode Island Buys Development Rights to Panciera Farm in Hopkinton.
April 8, 2004

Soap Company to Leave Rhode Island.
April 8, 2004

Coventry, R.I., Zoning Board Approves Business Park Plan.
April 9, 2004

Democrats Oppose Plan to Ax Rhode Island Enterprise-Zone Tax Credits.
April 9, 2004

Rhode Island Blue Cross Blue Shield Bans Loans to Employees.
April 9, 2004

Tobacco Distributors Assail Rhode Island Plan to Raise Cigarette Tax.
April 9, 2004

North Smithfield, R.I., Council Sees Well as Way to Get Condo Project on Tap.
April 9, 2004

Former Warwick, R.I., Doctor Settles Fraud Charges.
April 9, 2004

New York City Plans Campaign to Spur Economy.
April 9, 2004

Developer Offers to Buy Former Bristol, R.I., Hotel from New York Company.
April 9, 2004

Rhode Island's Manufacturing Facility Plan Exasperates House Committee.
April 9, 2004

Voter Anxiety Will Decide the Presidency, Says NBC Political Analyst.
April 9, 2004

Mobile-Phone Companies Protest Proposed Increase in Rhode Island 911 Fees.
April 10, 2004

Rhode Island Officials Want Health Insurer to Do More to Hold Down Rates.
April 10, 2004

High-Tech Gains Seen in Rhode Island; Review Rates Future Impact High.
April 10, 2004

Navy Yet to Set Target Number of Submarines to Be Built.
April 10, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Notes Column.
April 11, 2004

With Purchase of Eckerd, CVS Looks South for Profits.
April 11, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., John Kostrzewa Column.
April 11, 2004

Harvard Surgeon Inches Closer to Building a Functional, Replacement Liver.
April 11, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine Column.
April 11, 2004

New England's Summer Resorts Feel Pinch of Cap on Seasonal-Worker Visas.
April 11, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine Column.
April 12, 2004

Rhode Island Electric Utility Allows Customers to Go Green -- for a Price.
April 12, 2004

Providence, R.I.-Area Airport Seeks Bond Authorization to Fund Expansion.
April 13, 2004

Westerly, R.I., Bakery Rises to Top of Bidding Rivalry.
April 13, 2004

New Web Site Helps Rhode Island Residents Buy Prescription Drugs from Canada.
April 13, 2004

Condo Builders Say Pollution Concerns over Somerset, Mass., Project Are Unfair.
April 13, 2004

Tiffany Opens Metal-Fabrication Plant in Cranston, R.I.
April 13, 2004

Dunkin' Donuts Asks Rhode Island Not to Grant Tax Break to Rival.
April 13, 2004

Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine Column.
April 13, 2004

Citizens Bank Launches Affordable Housing Program in Rhode Island.
April 14, 2004

Rhode Island Lawmakers Push for Competitive Bidding on Casino Licenses.
April 14, 2004