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Exclusive: Coast Guard rescues surfer off Matunuck Beach
The Coast Guard had to be called in to rescue a surfer off of Matunuck Beach, who had been swept out to see on Tuesday. via WPRI-TV East Providence
Monday Apr 28 | Providence Journal
House panel OKs bill that would erase many criminal records in R.I.
“Rhode Island already has one of the nation's most liberal expungement statutes.”
Over the strong objections of the attorney general and state police, a key House committee has approved a bill to forever remove thousands of crimes from the public record so convicted criminals can tell state ... via Providence Journal
Apr 10, 2008 | Providence Journal
At a glance: The seven defendants in the smoke-shop trial
Matthew Thomas, 46, charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and simple assault, has served on the tribal council since 1990 and was elected the tribe's youngest chief sachem since Colonial times. via Providence Journal
Mar 30, 2008 | Providence Journal
Bill would speed purge of records
Many notable Rhode Island court cases have ended with "deferred" prison sentences. via Providence Journal
Feb 25, 2008 | The Westerly Sun
School's Out keeps children active
“The health of children today is not very good”
The YMCA continues it's quest to offer programs that build "strong kids, strong families and strong communities," with it's School's Out program, according to Arcadia YMCA Director Scott McLeod. via The Westerly Sun
Feb 22, 2008 | Providence Journal
Alan Rosenberg: In Hope Valley, lots to chew on
“Farmers, lawyers, doctors, the millionaire and the person on welfare sit here and talk to each other. I've met 'em all, here at the bakery counter.”
Our day begins, as do those of so many in Hope Valley, with a stop at West's Bakery, where the bismarks are perfection. via Providence Journal
Feb 19, 2008 | The Westerly Sun
Sarah Jane's playground gets a friend
Marilyn McCullough says she envisions a place where children of all abilities can play together -- a park that would be built in memory of her late daughter. via The Westerly Sun
Feb 17, 2008 | The Westerly Sun
“We just try to keep up, and make enough money to pay the damned taxes”
Robert Miner stands near the entrance to one of his many gardens at Solitude Springs in Hopkinton. via The Westerly Sun
Feb 15, 2008 | Turnto10.com
Tractor Trailer Spills Fuel On I-95
Hazardous Materials crews were called to a location on Interstate 95 in Ashaway. via Turnto10.com









