RI BUSINESS

Drive-thru cannabis? At Mother Earth Wellness in R.I., it’s ‘like getting a cup of coffee’

The drive-thru model has a certain appeal for customers who might be anxious about going into a cannabis dispensary, the owner of the Pawtucket, R.I., outlet said. 1:58 p.m.

BUSINESS

8 interesting things you can get at a drive-thru

Beyond fast food, coffee, and banking, there’s a world of businesses prioritizing customer convenience and helping people fit more into their busy lives. Here are some of the drive-thru services we found across the country. 1:53 p.m.

Karen Read’s lawyers want jury box moved so all jurors can see witnesses as they testify

The current placement "would violate Ms. Read’s constitutional right to confrontation," Read's lawyers said. 1:39 p.m.

INFRASTRUCTURE

With more Washington Bridge changes coming, R.I. officials plead with drivers for a ‘reset’

Crashes have spiked since the westbound side of the bridge was closed on Dec. 11, 2023, forcing traffic in both directions onto temporary lanes on the eastbound side. 12:50 p.m.

Harvard poll: Biden’s slipping with young voters but still leads Trump in the 18-to-29 bracket

Among 1,051 “likely voters” under 30, Biden leads Trump by six percentage points among men and 33 percentage points among women, the poll found. 12:25 p.m.

Pickup truck goes airborne, makes improbable landing in Brockton

The driver of the pickup truck ran away before police arrived, officials said. 12:18 p.m.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

A modern hotel with a historic pedigree: The Gardiner House offers a glimpse of Newport’s glitterati

The 21-room hotel, which opened last fall, isn't what you might expect. It's more like hanging at your (rich) friends' house. “Sailing knots, anchors . . . that’s not what we’re about.” 12:08 p.m.