Business • Pawtucket
Blackstone Valley Manufacturers Adapt to a Tighter Labor Market
Legacy manufacturers in Pawtucket and Woonsocket are investing in automation and training as retirements outpace new hires.
Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Pawtucket
Local reporting from Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Beauty & Wellness • Pawtucket
Local Barbershops Balance Tradition and Modern Customer Expectations
Long-running neighborhood barbershops are adapting booking and payment practices while preserving their traditional character.
May 29, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Pawtucket
Small-Business Profile: A Pawtucket Furniture Maker Builds a National Following
A husband-and-wife woodworking shop in a former mill building has grown from local commissions to shipping furniture nationwide.
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read