Providence Journal (Providence, RI) articles from August 2004

Providence Journal (Providence, RI) archives from August 2004

Battle for Rhode Island casino moves to the voters.
August 1, 2004

Fall River, Mass., mayor says natural gas facility's risk is too great.
August 1, 2004

Rhode Island transport company uses submersible ships to carry pleasure boats.
August 1, 2004

CORRECTION: Rhode Island firm uses submersible ships to carry pleasure boats.
August 1, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business notes column.
August 1, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., John Kostrzewa column.
August 1, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
August 1, 2004

Local bank to open branch across from Lincoln, R.I., mall.
August 2, 2004

Rhode Island, Massachusetts workers' union rejects Shaw's Supermarkets offer.
August 2, 2004

Rhode Island jewelry makers prod U.S. to halt use of lead in child trinkets.
August 2, 2004

Rhode Island chain Newport Creamery adds new dining concept to its menu.
August 2, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
August 2, 2004

CVS, Brooks Pharmacy parent Jean Coutu Group buy Eckerd.
August 3, 2004

Gas prices continue to fall in Rhode Island.
August 3, 2004

Rhode Island's pension adviser urges massive hike in fund contributions.
August 3, 2004

Rail passenger service still being considered near airport at Warwick, R.I.
August 3, 2004

Rhode Island lowers workers' compensation charge.
August 4, 2004

Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial sees boost in profits.
August 4, 2004... Byline: David McPherson Aug. 4--Citizen Financial Group's contribution to the profits of its Scottish parent company rose by 13 percent in the first six months of the year as it continued to attract new deposit and lending business. ...

GTECH unveils landscape plan for Providence, R.I., headquarters.
August 4, 2004

CORRECTION: Rhode Island lowers workers' compensation charge.
August 4, 2004

West Warwick, R.I., council backs referendum on casino at heated session.
August 4, 2004

Highway planners consider widening Routes 95, 295 near Providence, R.I.
August 4, 2004

Regulators want to push forward on LNG terminals in Providence, R.I., area.
August 4, 2004

Work at casino fulfills dream of Rhode Island man.
August 5, 2004

Rules keep changing in Narragansetts' fight for Rhode Island casino.
August 5, 2004

Supporters, foes in Rhode Island square off on casino.
August 5, 2004

East Greenwich, R.I., approves early plan for pharmacy chain's headquarters.
August 5, 2004

Providence, R.I., restaurant owner seeks to upgrade historic building.
August 5, 2004

East Greenwich, R.I., gets to vote on West Warwick casino.
August 6, 2004

Rhode Island attorney general suffers setback on power plant proposal.
August 6, 2004

Former FleetBoston Financial Corp. president takes post at Freddie Mac.
August 6, 2004

Harrah's secures land options for possible West Warwick, R.I., casino.
August 6, 2004

Belo Corp. uncovers inflated circulation at Dallas newspaper.
August 6, 2004

Rhode Island Supreme Court mulls constitutionality of casino referendum.
August 7, 2004

Dallas, Texas-based media firm's shares decline after circulation disclosure.
August 7, 2004

Harrah's offers West Warwick, R.I., $15 million a year to operate casino.
August 7, 2004

Supermarket union in Rhode Island to vote on new contract.
August 8, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., John Kostrzewa column.
August 8, 2004

Rhode Island voters face long wait for casino plans.
August 8, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., Speakers' Table column.
August 8, 2004

Retail photo developers slowly recoup sales from digital camera revolution.
August 9, 2004

Unionized workers at New England's Shaw's Supermarkets approve contract.
August 9, 2004

Mexico reverses ruling, allows GTECH online lottery contract.
August 10, 2004

Little Compton, R.I., council considers cell tower to generate revenue.
August 10, 2004

U.S. companies urged to protect privacy.
August 10, 2004

Providence, R.I.'s biggest road project sees signs of progress.
August 10, 2004

Somerset, Mass., residents seek answers about LNG pipeline's impact.
August 10, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
August 11, 2004

Rhode Island economy fails to grow.
August 11, 2004

Tax burden in Rhode Island among highest in nation, study says.
August 11, 2004

Ethics panel clears Rhode Island legislator in CVS-related case.
August 11, 2004

FERC expects LNG tankers could 'kiss' bridge in Fall River, Mass.
August 11, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
August 12, 2004

Somerset, Mass., developer could scrap condo plan for houses.
August 12, 2004

Massachusetts launches sales-tax holiday.
August 12, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
August 13, 2004

Sixty CVS workers transfer to Texas-based Perot Systems.
August 13, 2004

Raytheon technology aids seaport security.
August 13, 2004

Plan for upscale hotel stirs opposition from Providence, R.I., neighbors.
August 13, 2004

Rhode Island Supreme Court calls casino vote, legislation unconstitutional.
August 13, 2004

Bank of America names new Rhode Island chief.
August 14, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
August 14, 2004

Cox unveils low-cost broadband service.
August 14, 2004

Exeter, R.I., budget would hike tax rate by $1.05 per $1,000 assessed value.
August 16, 2004

Rhode Island shoppers cash in on neighboring Massachusetts' tax holiday.
August 16, 2004

Sewer project is expected to increase rates in Tiverton, R.I.
August 16, 2004

Belo to pay $26 million over inflated circulation.
August 17, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
August 17, 2004

East Providence, R.I., is abuzz with development projects.
August 17, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
August 18, 2004

CVS smoothes way for health-care reimbursement.
August 18, 2004

University of Rhode Island index declines in June.
August 18, 2004

West Warwick, R.I., council expected to delete casino question from ballot.
August 18, 2004

Rhode Island Health Department works to license Canadian drugstores.
August 18, 2004

Narragansett chief questions legality of Rhode Island gambling facilities.
August 18, 2004

Marina developer in bankruptcy says Portsmouth, R.I., project will go on.
August 18, 2004

Bank of America cuts workers at Fleet branches.
August 19, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
August 19, 2004

East Providence, R.I., condominium development gets public hearing.
August 19, 2004

Rhode Island motor track sways selectmen to lessen license requirements.
August 19, 2004

Johnston, R.I., art dealer faces fraud charges.
August 20, 2004

U.S. News again gives Providence, R.I., college number-two ranking.
August 20, 2004

Most Rhode Island jobs don't pay enough to provide housing, report suggests.
August 20, 2004

TV show about Fall River, Mass., LNG terminal plan still fresh after 20 years.
August 20, 2004