
James Bessette
Special Projects Editor at Providence Business News
@ProvBusNews special projects editor; Avid bowler and sports fan; @RIPressAssoc president 2017-2021; email me at [email protected]; Opinions are mine
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NEWPORT – A 9,524-square-foot stone and shingled home that was once part of the historic Firestone Estate recently became the city’s highest sale since September 2024. Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty announced Tuesday that the home at 10 Ocean Law Lane, located within the gated Ocean Lawn community, has been sold for $7.9 million. Already a Subscriber?
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4 days ago |
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PAWTUCKET – Autographed baseballs, an official Pawtucket Red Sox program and a “prosperity letter” signed by then-city Mayor Thomas P. McCoy were among several contents unveiled Monday afternoon by city officials at the site where McCoy Stadium once stood. The items commemorating local baseball history were once sealed for generations and buried both within McCoy’s Already a Subscriber?
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5 days ago |
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PROVIDENCE – Twenty-seven organizations have been named as honorees in Providence Business News’ 2025 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Awards program. All the honorees for this year’s annual program – which is now in its 14th year – will be recognized during a ceremony at the Providence Marriott Downtown on Aug 7 at 9 a.m. Already a Subscriber?
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1 week ago |
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PROVIDENCE – More than 80 educators at The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center have voted to unionize and become members of the National Education Association Rhode Island, the statewide teachers union announced Friday. NEARI says The Met School’s 83 educators work as advisors, teachers and professional support to students in customizing their learning plans Already a Subscriber?
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1 week ago |
pbn.com | James Bessette
PROVIDENCE – The former longtime R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp. executive director was recently appointed Sojourner House’s new board chairperson. The domestic violence survivors advocacy organization announced June 17 that Richard Godfrey will become the new head of its board of directors. Godfrey succeeds Kersti Yllo, who served on Sojourner House’s board since 2017. Already a Subscriber?
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List is shrinking… But curious as to when JJ Williams returns… was evident RIFC greatly missed him up top v. Miami.

The list continues to shrink. Curious what Ybarra's delay to return is. Koke is likely out 4-6 weeks with a quad injury. Perfect time for Lee to shine.

Full time in Pawtucket, and not good. 1-0 Miami with the win over #RIFC. Miami looked much different IN 2nd half and made it count. Big concern for #RIFC is serious lack of offense. In four home games v. USLC competition, #RIFC has scored just *one* goal.

The issue with not capitalizing on scoring chances in the first half is you give the opposition hope. That’s what happened now with #RIFC. Miami has come out strong and scored off a rebound off a free kick in the 46th minute. 1-0 Miami.