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Rhode Island court tosses Burrillville counterclaim against turf project opponent
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The Rhode Island Superior Court dismissed Burrillville’s counterclaim against resident Roberta Lacey, finding her opposition to an artificial turf project was protected petitioning activity under the state’s Anti-SLAPP law. The ruling also awarded…
ARK Container Rentals expands job site storage and office rentals for contractors
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ARK Container Rentals is highlighting its 20-foot and 40-foot storage containers and office units for construction sites across New Jersey and the Northeast.
United Better Homes urges early roof checks before fall weather
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United Better Homes is advising Massachusetts and Rhode Island property owners to inspect roofs and exterior systems now, before fall rain, wind and colder temperatures create more damage and limit repair options.
Francine Jackson featured on Close Up Radio after 50 years at Ladd Observatory
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Ladd Observatory staff astronomer Francine Jackson was recently featured on Close Up Radio, spotlighting her five decades of public outreach in Providence and her advocacy for dark skies.
Ocean House lines up Relais & Châteaux chef collaboration in Watch Hill
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Ocean House will host Twin Farms and Manoir Hovey for a two-night chef collaboration at COAST on Nov. 13-14, 2026, in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Corrao & Robles Law expands slip-and-fall and snow injury work
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Warwick-based Corrao & Robles Law is broadening its personal injury practice to focus more heavily on slip-and-fall, trip-and-fall, and snow-and-ice cases across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
BP Builders expands Waterford roof replacement services as demand rises
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BP Builders is widening its residential roofing push in Waterford and across Southeastern Connecticut as homeowners face aging roofs, storm damage and changing New England weather.
Michaela Bileau builds a mental health career around counseling, wellness and community
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Michaela Bileau, a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts, has spent more than 20 years blending counseling, education, coaching and holistic wellness.
Dr. Michael LeRoux expands sports rehab with telehealth for athletes
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Dr. Michael LeRoux is using telehealth to deliver individualized sports performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation services to athletes in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Portsmouth, Rhode Island and beyond.
Fair Wind Fasteners launches rose head bronze nails
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Fair Wind Fasteners has released Rose Head Silicon Bronze Ring Shank Nails, an exclusive product aimed at boatbuilders, restorers and other projects where visible fasteners need traditional style and corrosion resistance.
Bierman Autism Centers schedules free sensory-friendly Trunk-or-Treat events in 7 states
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Bierman Autism Centers is hosting free Trunk-or-Treat events at 13 locations across seven states on three Saturdays in October, with a format designed for children with autism and other sensory needs.
Dr. Michael LeRoux opens sports rehab practice in Foxborough
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Dr. Michael LeRoux is bringing Ocean State Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation to Foxborough, Massachusetts, with a model built around sports rehab, functional fitness and performance care.
Excel Tire Gauge lands exclusive tire inflation deal with EG America
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Excel Tire Gauge will supply digital tire inflation equipment across EG America’s more than 1,500 convenience store and fuel locations in 30 states.
Student play draws full house in Providence and raises funds for Oasis International
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Gary Guo’s original play “No Swears Academy” premiered Aug. 26 at the Providence Public Library, pairing a student theater debut with a benefit for Oasis International.
Composite Energy Technologies selected for NATO DIANA Mission Track
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Composite Energy Technologies has been named one of 15 innovators advancing in NATO DIANA’s 2026 Accelerator Programme, after emerging from more than 3,600 proposals.
Modern Pest Services named USA TODAY’s top pest control company in New England
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Modern Pest Services was named USA TODAY’s 2026 Best Pest Control Company for New England, a nod to its broad pest coverage, wildlife removal work and environmentally responsible treatment options.
Weekapaug Inn lands on Travel + Leisure’s 2026 best inns list
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Weekapaug Inn in Rhode Island was named one of the 10 Best Inns in the Continental U.S. in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards.
Correira Brothers marks 17 years in Providence
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Correira Brothers’ Moving & Storage is celebrating 17 years in business after growing from two trucks to a full-service mover with an A+ BBB rating and hundreds of five-star reviews.
PatchMaster opens Providence franchise under Jack Ruvin
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PatchMaster has launched a locally owned franchise in Providence, Rhode Island, expanding its drywall repair and interior painting services to homeowners and businesses across four nearby cities.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
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