By Thomas J. Morgan
On Dec. 8, 2011
A year ago today:
The lawyer in charge of the Providence Biltmore says that an auction of the historic downtown hotel has been put off because the lead bidder has dropped its offer.
On Dec. 8, 2007
5 years ago today:
The union representing staff at Women & Infants Hospital has ratified a three-year contract with raises of 4 percent, 5 percent and 4 percent over the next three years.
On Dec. 8, 1987
25 years ago today:
In their battle against illegal shellfishing, Rhode Island and Massachusetts law-enforcement officials have turned to an infrared sensing device for help. The Forward Looking Infrared Radar senses heat, and images like those on a black-and-white photographic negative appear on a screen.