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U.S. menopause workplace laws are expanding ahead of 2027 deadlines
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Employers are confronting a growing patchwork of menopause-related workplace rules as state and local protections expand and more measures move through legislatures.
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.
Providence College adds University Orthopedics as official orthopedic provider
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Providence College Athletics has signed a new multi-year partnership with University Orthopedics, giving 19 of the school’s 21 Division I varsity teams access to specialized orthopedic and sports medicine care.
Verizon seeks FCC approval to end copper landline service in 18 states
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Verizon has asked the FCC to let it shut down copper landline service across 18 states and the District of Columbia, a move opposed by the Association of BellTel Retirees and Rep. Ben Cline.
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.
Ocean & Harvest Spa adds Sisley-Paris treatments and retail
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Ocean & Harvest Spa at Ocean House has added Sisley-Paris facial treatments and retail products to its Watch Hill, Rhode Island spa. The move expands Rhode Island’s only Forbes Five-Star spa with three new facials, select makeup and at-home…
Jackie Ducci expands human-animal bond push with film, grants and podcast
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Jackie Ducci is turning her Unspoken Bond documentary into a broader national platform through screenings, philanthropy and an upcoming podcast.
Four Resmini Law attorneys named to 2027 Best Lawyers list
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Four attorneys at the Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. were named to the 2027 Best Lawyers in America list in Personal Injury Litigation, including Andrew O. Resmini for the first time.
Sokolove Law attorney Ricky LeBlanc wins 2026 New England Legal Award
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Sokolove Law Managing Attorney Ricky A. LeBlanc has been named a Distinguished Leaders winner in Law.com’s 2026 New England Legal Awards.
Weekapaug Inn to host fall BBQ tailgate with Jack Arnold
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Weekapaug Inn will bring back its BBQ Tailgate with pitmaster Jack Arnold on Oct. 4 in Weekapaug, Rhode Island, pairing live-fire cooking, football and lawn games on the Guest Lawn. The event is open to resort guests and the public, with…
Survivor Smiles launches dental oncology practice for cancer survivors
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Survivor Smiles has opened four offices serving cancer patients and survivors with specialized dental oncology care, including reconstruction after radiation, implants for irradiated jaws and MRONJ management.
GI MAP Test adds Cyclospora guidance for positive stool test results
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GI MAP Test has launched a free educational resource for customers whose GI-MAP stool test detects Cyclospora.
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.
BHHS New England agent honored by new SmartMLS Cares program
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties agent Anthony Capalbo and his family were named the first recipients of SmartMLS Cares, a new charitable program tied to the memory of their son, Charlie.
Pieces of Perception launches report platform for neurodivergent families
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Pieces of Perception launched an online platform Sept. 1 that turns a parent questionnaire into shareable reports for teachers, therapists, caregivers and family members of neurodivergent children.
MTTI repeats on USA TODAY's top vocational schools list
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MTTI has been named one of USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools for a second straight year, making the East Providence and Seekonk trade school the only institution in Massachusetts or Rhode Island on the 2026 list.
Marki Lemons Ryhal pitches AI wearables as menopause support tools
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Marki Lemons Ryhal says her ReMarkiTable LLC workflow can give midlife women back up to two hours a day using AI wearables.
Soberlink to sponsor 2026 Cape Cod Symposium in Providence
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Soberlink will attend the 2026 Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders as a National Symposia Sponsor when HMP Global moves the event to Providence, Rhode Island, from August 6–9. The conference brings together addiction and behavioral health…
Sponsors of the Future launches inclusive youth enterprise camp in Providence
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Sponsors of the Future is opening its Inclusive Enterprise Launchpad this summer in Providence, Rhode Island, with Camp JORI and a network of local and global business partners.
NEMIC names Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann first president
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The New England Medical Innovation Center appointed Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann as its first-ever president on July 1, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island.
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