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Coastline Ambulance acquired

Feb 10, 2012 1:30 pm

Stat/Southcoast EMS bought Coastline Ambulance Services of East Providence, it said in a news release Thursday.

Study: CVS contributed $1.2B to local economy

Feb 10, 2012 1:28 pm

CVS Caremark Corp. said its Rhode Island operations had an overall economic impact of more than $1.2 billion and generated about 12,000 jobs.

R.I. economy stalls in second half

Feb 10, 2012 11:48 am

Rhode Island lost most of the economic momentum it experienced in the first two quarters of 2011; growth nearly halted in the second half of the year, according to a briefing released Friday.

Trade deficit in U.S. climbed in December to six-month high

Feb 10, 2012 9:42 am

The trade deficit in the U.S. widened in December to a six-month high as a strengthening economy prompted bigger gains in imports than exports.

Foreclosures to climb before bank deal helps U.S. housing market

Feb 10, 2012 9:25 am

The $25 billion settlement with banks over foreclosure abuses may result in a wave of home seizures, inflicting short-term pain on delinquent U.S. borrowers while making a long-term housing recovery m...

Analysis: Budget tax, fee hikes to cost jobs

Feb 10, 2012 12:15 am

The R.I. Center for Freedom and Prosperity asserted that the tax and fee hikes proposed by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee on Jan. 31 would cost the state 1,400 private-sector jobs.

Providence to host AHL All-Star game in 2013

Feb 9, 2012 1:10 pm

Providence has been selected to host the American Hockey League All-Star Classic in January next year.

Consumer comfort index in U.S. climbs to highest level in a year

Feb 9, 2012 10:53 am

Consumer confidence in the U.S. climbed last week to a one-year high, spurred by improving employment opportunities and a rally in the stock market.

Mortgage servicers agree to $26 billion foreclosure settlement

Feb 9, 2012 10:45 am

Five banks will pay $26 billion to end a nationwide investigation of abusive foreclosure practices stemming from the collapse of the housing bubble, a senior administration official said.

Rocket joins Providence food truck scene

Feb 9, 2012 9:48 am

Rocket Fine Street Food joined the growing ranks of food trucks in Providence this week.