Providence Journal (Providence, RI) articles from December 2003

Providence Journal (Providence, RI) archives from December 2003

Cranston, R.I., Board to Continue Bid to Seize Developer's Performance Bond.
December 1, 2003

Middletown, R.I., Board Approves Housing Complex for Mentally Ill.
December 1, 2003

Experts Outline Oil Cleanup of Buzzards Bay Shoreline in Massachusetts.
December 1, 2003

Work Continues to Find Overseer for Providence, R.I.-Area School Construction.
December 1, 2003

Warren, R.I., Sewer Board Seeks to End Plant Operator's Contract.
December 1, 2003

New Swansea, Ill., Water Plant Offers Bonus Prize.
December 1, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
December 2, 2003

Building Activity in Providence, R.I.-Area Coastal Towns Slows Considerably.
December 2, 2003

Woonsocket, R.I., Council Gives First Approval for Condominiums Project.
December 2, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Town Legislators Likely to Change Affordable-Housing Law.
December 2, 2003

Vote on Providence, R.I.-Area Affordable-Housing Development Gets Delayed.
December 2, 2003

Rhode Island Retailers' Sales on the Line Due to New Laws in Massachusetts.
December 2, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine Column.
December 2, 2003

Newport, R.I., Redevelopment-Study Contract Could Still Go to Local Firm.
December 2, 2003

Rhode Island May Acquire 160 Wetland Acres for Preservation.
December 2, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
December 3, 2003

ESPN, Cox Communications At Odds over Programming Fees.
December 3, 2003

CVS Enjoys a Bounce in November Same-Store Sales.
December 3, 2003

Bank of America Chief Touts Benefits of FleetBoston Purchase.
December 3, 2003

Rhode Island Official Presents Plan to Change State's Health-Care System.
December 3, 2003

Rhode Island to Develop Rest Stop with 24-Hour Fast-Food Outlet.
December 3, 2003

Rhode Island Government Department Heads Predict Deep Budget Cuts.
December 3, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
December 4, 2003

Chip Maker's Layoffs the Latest Exodus from Rhode Island.
December 4, 2003

Nonprofit Organization to Open Clinic in West Warwick, R.I.
December 4, 2003

Rhode Island Investment Panel Agrees to Keep Its CollegeBoundfund Managers.
December 4, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Town Council Discusses Growth Management.
December 4, 2003

Car, Truck Sales in Rhode Island Pick Up Pace in Summer, Fall.
December 5, 2003

Charlestown, R.I., Charity, Businesses Chip In to Help Fire Victims.
December 5, 2003

Comcast Hikes Cable Rates Again.
December 5, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Friendly's to Pick Up Slack from Newport Creamery Exit.
December 5, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Ferry Company Files Bid for Rate Increases.
December 5, 2003

Zoning-Panel Chief's Exit Puts Providence, R.I.-Area Gas Station at Square One.
December 5, 2003

Rhode Island Pension Fund Turns Around.
December 5, 2003

Developer Offers Sweeping Changes for West Warwick, R.I., Business Zone.
December 5, 2003

Federal Clean-Air Plan Falls Short, Rhode Island Environmental Official Says.
December 6, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Speakers' Table.
December 7, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Notes Column.
December 7, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Stores Cash In on Snowstorm.
December 7, 2003

Comcast to Hike Its Rates for Southeastern Massachusetts Residents.
December 8, 2003

Developer Threatens $100-Million Damages Suit against Rhode Island Town.
December 8, 2003

Fire Department in Burrillville, R.I., Will Use Grant to Upgrade Equipment.
December 8, 2003

Holiday Shoppers Target Electronics, Brand-Name Clothing.
December 8, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Hospital to Open New Ambulatory Care Unit.
December 8, 2003

North Tiverton, R.I., Report Points to Old Businesses as Contaminant Source.
December 8, 2003

New Owner of Inskip Automotive Group Plans Expansion of Warwick, R.I., Complex.
December 9, 2003

Rhode Island Executive to Announce Decision to Leave FleetBoston Financial.
December 9, 2003... Byline: David McPherson Dec. 9--Thirty years after joining the old Industrial National Bank, Anne Szostak will announce today she is leaving FleetBoston Financial Corp. as it prepares to be bought by the Bank of America. Szostak, an...

CORRECTION: Improvements at Providence, R.I.-Area Port Require Public's Help.
December 9, 2003

Improvements at Providence, R.I.-Area Port Require Public's Help, Expert Says.
December 9, 2003

Rhode Island Governor Stands by Pledge to Create 20,000 Jobs.
December 9, 2003

Texas Business Owner Applies 'Pier Pressure' to Providence, R.I.-Area Island.
December 9, 2003

Yacht-Restoration School Sets Course for Newport, R.I., Mill.
December 9, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Warehouse Fire Sends Workers to Hospital.
December 9, 2003

Rhode Island Governor Releases State's Blue Cross Settlement Documents.
December 10, 2003

Narragansett Electric to Cut Naval Station Newport, R.I.'s Electric Bill.
December 10, 2003

Warwick, R.I., Public Utilities Commission Approves Electricity Rate Hike.
December 10, 2003

Nightclub Owners, Former Band Manager Are Indicted in Warwick, R.I., Fire.
December 10, 2003

Snow Dampens Retailers' Holiday Sales in Southeastern New England.
December 10, 2003

Rhode Island Mall to Lease Space to Stop & Shop.
December 11, 2003

New England Gas Company Asks for Testing of Tiverton, R.I., Contamination Site.
December 11, 2003

Swansea, Mass., Woman Battle Conservation Commission over Home Improvements.
December 11, 2003

Nurses Accuse Warwick, R.I., Hospital of Hindering Unionization Push.
December 11, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Mall Manager Eyes Target, Movie Theater.
December 11, 2003

Hopkinton, R.I., Leaders Weigh Big-Box Retail Concept.
December 11, 2003

Developer's Sewer Plan Clashes with Tiverton, R.I., Master Plan.
December 11, 2003

Rhode Island Watchdog Group Says Technology-Fund Boards Must Open Talks.
December 11, 2003

Pawtucket, R.I., Council Approves Plan Encouraging Waterfront Development.
December 11, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
December 12, 2003

Official Closes Swansea, Mass., Discount Store Due to Roof Concerns.
December 12, 2003

Meal Levy Debuts to Confusion in Rhode Island.
December 12, 2003

Glocester, R.I., High School's Solar Panels Yield Lessons, Savings.
December 12, 2003

Officials for Middletown, R.I., Airport Discuss Possible Improvements.
December 15, 2003

Belmont Fruit Opens Expanded Store in Wakefield, R.I.
December 15, 2003

Tests Urged for Areas Near Rhode Island Scrap-Metal Dealer.
December 15, 2003

Rhode Island Tax Breaks 'Mysteriously' Create Higher-Paying Jobs.
December 15, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
December 16, 2003

Harrah's Quits Massachusetts Initiative to Focus on Rhode Island Casino.
December 16, 2003

Providence, Cranston, R.I., Eddie Bauer Stores May Survive Ruling.
December 16, 2003

Rhode Island Regulators Seek Suitors for Property, Casual Insurer.
December 16, 2003

Providence, R.I.-Area Ports Receive Federal Funds for Security.
December 16, 2003

Woonsocket, R.I., Wal-Mart's Plan to Add Grocery Wins First Round.
December 16, 2003... Byline: David McFadden Dec. 16--WOONSOCKET, R.I.--Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, wants to expand the size of its Diamond Hill Road store by adding a full-service grocery that would compete with local supermarkets. And last...

Providence, R.I.-Area Town to Consider Zone Change for Housing Development.
December 16, 2003

Warwick, R.I., Airport to Test New Security Technology.
December 17, 2003

Providence Journal, R.I., Business Briefs Column.
December 17, 2003