By Thomas J. Morgan
A year ago today:
In a move he says should help curb tobacco use among young people, Mayor Angel Taveras signs a new law that bans the sale of candy-flavored and fruit-flavored tobacco products throughout the city.
5 years ago today:
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island asks for substantial increases in premiums - an average of 12.7 percent - for its Direct Pay program for individuals.
25 years ago today:
Navy divers begin a search for a small plane that crashed while participating in a torpedo test in waters off Point Judith. The pilot was rescued, but a Navy enlisted man was apparently trapped inside the plane and killed.