Massachusetts restaurants that have struggled to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic are being offered a lifeline of up to $10 million through a federal relief program, authorities say.… MORE
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Fidelity to add hundreds of jobs in RI
One of Rhode Island’s major employers announced plans to add hundreds more jobs. … MORE
Providence man charged with trying to hire hitman to kill 2
Federal prosecutors say a Rhode Island man tried to hire a hitman to torture and kill two men, including a contractor he said owned him $8,500. … MORE
Mass. to close 4 vaccination sites for more focused approach
Massachusetts plans on closing four of its seven mass vaccination sites by the end of June in favor of a more targeted approach to reach the roughly 30% of the state’s eligible population that has not yet received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday. … MORE
Rhode Island high schools host student vaccine clinics
High schools across Rhode Island have scheduled vaccination clinics for their students over the age of 16 this week, starting Monday at Cranston East.… MORE
Ceremonial swearing-in for RI Lt. Governor
Family, friends and the public got a chance to see Sabina Matos repeat her oath of office at the State House on Sunday.… MORE
Cranston bridge closing for 4 months for replacement project
The commute for motorists in Cranston is about to get a little more complicated, according to Rhode Island transportation officials.… MORE
Police: Suspect in custody in stabbing death of man in store
Police say a 27-year-old man is in custody on charges stemming from a stabbing death in a North Providence convenience store. … MORE
Hospital ownership transfer stalls over financial conditions
The owner of two Rhode Island hospitals has withdrawn its transfer of ownership applications with the state over objections to financial conditions placed on the transaction by the state attorney general’s office. … MORE
Rhode Island military relief fund gets $50,000 boost
A fund that helps members of the military and their families from Rhode Island during times of crisis received a $50,000 donation on Friday, authorities said.… MORE
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