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Carolina News

Local news for Carolina, RI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday Jul 2 | Providence Journal

Little-known Bristol slave history told in documentary

Here's a different way to kick off tomorrow's Bristol Fourth of July Parade. Tonight at 9, Channel 36 will present Katrina Browne's documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North, about her ...

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Related Topix: Bristol, RI, Television

Mon Jun 02, 2008

The Westerly Sun

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Charles Dyson of Carolina turns 100 on June 24, and says it's been a wonderful life.

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Fri May 30, 2008

The Westerly Sun

Switch Road Brush fire contained

Firefighters spent more than four hours controlling an 8-plus-acre brush fire that spread on property behind Chariho Middle School early Friday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Hope Valley, RI, Wyoming, RI, Ashaway, RI, Bradford, RI, Charlestown, RI

Fri May 09, 2008

Providence Journal

R.I. superdelegates: most still back Clinton

“It is all about electability. Look at the big states, look at the states with the most electoral votes”

Rhode Island Democrats are among Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's strongest supporters - she won the state's March 4 primary over Sen. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton

Wed May 07, 2008

WPRI-TV East Providence

Reed looking to back presidential candidate with momentum

“I have not put an internal deadline, but the reality is we can't go much past the middle of June, not just myself”

Democratic superdelegate Sen. Jack Reed said Wednesday he's waiting to see which presidential candidate emerges at the end of the primary process next month with momentum before choosing between Barack Obama or ... via WPRI-TV East Providence

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US Senate, Jack Reed, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election

Thu Apr 24, 2008

The Providence Phoenix

Mix 'n' mashup:

“It's okay, you can get closer, I like to feel the body heat”

The 2008 WBRU Rock Hunt finals served up an entertainingly diverse lineup at the Living Room last week, from the shock-and-awe must-see duo known as the Awesome Brothers, to the breezy beach-front antics of ... via The Providence Phoenix

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro, Warwick, RI

Sat Apr 19, 2008

The Westerly Sun

Chariho student wins best of show at duck stamp competition

“I started participating because the contest seemed like a good opportunity to use art for scientific illustration”

The Best of Show winner Miri Kim holds her winning artwork with her family and art teacher. via The Westerly Sun

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Related Topix: Science, Ecology, Charlestown, RI, Slocum, RI, West Greenwich, RI

Thu Apr 17, 2008

The Westerly Sun

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Follow a Cape-Verdean American musician's journey to Tannu Tuva. "Ghengis Blues" will be screened on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. at Clark Memorial Library, 7 Pinehurst Drive, Carolina. via The Westerly Sun

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Related Topix: Riverside, RI

Tue Apr 15, 2008

WPRI-TV East Providence

Michelle Muscatello

Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello joined Eyewitness News in September of 2004. Michelle can be seen delivering local forecasts weekdays on Eyewitness News This Morning and on Eyewitness News at Noon. via WPRI-TV East Providence

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Related Topix: Meteorology, Science

Fri Apr 11, 2008

The Providence Journal

House of the Week: 1690s home comes with guest house and 19 acres

“Houses were built with the oven to the right of the fireplace after the turn of the [18th] century, and after many women suffered burns from having to reach into the back of the fireplace to retrieve bread.”

The master bedroom is in the addition to the main house. There are two bedrooms and a half-bath on the second floor of the main house. via The Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Little Compton, RI, Riverside, RI

Fri Apr 04, 2008

Providence Journal

Samaritans help save two in house fire

“The big story is everybody went above and beyond”

Two women who saw smoke on their way to the gym yesterday helped to save the lives of a man and his daughter, first by calling 911 and then by going into the house when it appeared that people might be inside. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Wyoming, RI, Hope Valley, RI, Providence, RI

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Providence Journal

Signs of spring showing at area refuges

“I think that most people don't feel like it is spring until it's a lot warmer than it is now”

It may not feel like spring to humans, but the season arrived this morning at 2:05 a.m. as the sun shone directly over the equator, ushering in the time of renewal. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Charlestown, RI

Sat Mar 15, 2008

Providence Journal

Annual Mission of Mercy

“The people are so humble and appreciative of anything you do.”

Karen Soderberg-Gomez assists a baby. For some in the Dominican Republic, Soderberg-Gomez provides their only medical assistance. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Charlestown, RI, Slocum, RI, Medicine, Nursing

Thu Feb 21, 2008

South County Independent

URI professor to give grim forecast

“You can count the layers and see how old they are”

As the seasons change each year, sediment in the Narrow River begins to fossilize into layers a process called lamination creating a way to date climate changes akin to counting the rings in a tree trunk. via South County Independent

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Related Topix: Geology, Science, Kingston, RI, Block Island, RI, Weather

Fri Feb 01, 2008

The Cowl

Week in Review

“Our preference is public transport, especially the metro.”

Local The Kennedy Family Supports Obama Sen. Barack Obama got a boost this week after his win in South Carolina. via The Cowl

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Related Topix: Slocum, RI, Folk, The Kennedys, US Politics, Patrick Kennedy, Democrat

Wed Jan 30, 2008

The Providence Phoenix

Sisyphus, the Dems, 'Gansett, and the Sox:

“We love making beer. We stink making ties.”

RI'S GROUNDHOG DAY: University of Rhode Island economics professor Leonard Lardaro has joined an evocative phrase to describe the state's seemingly perpetual budget problems: Rhode Island and Sisyphus ... via The Providence Phoenix

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Related Topix: Slocum, RI, Narragansett, RI

Mon Jan 28, 2008

Providence Journal

Capco: A company with iron will and steely determination.

“We'd like to hire 60 by the end of the year. And if we could do it sooner, we would”

If you want to sit in an air-conditioned office and spend the day behind a computer, Capco Steel is not for you. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: East Providence, RI, Glendale, RI

Fri Jan 25, 2008

Providence Journal

Roomful minus 1

“We really didn't think anything of it, and he wasn't saying anything.”

This recent photo of Roomful of Blues features the late Bob Enos, center holding trumpet. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Cumberland, RI, Providence Metro, Warwick, RI, Music, Entertainment

Sat Jan 19, 2008

The Westerly Sun

Shellfish farmer makes his living on Winnapaug Pond

“Rhode Island has tremendous history in shell fishing”

Members of the shellfish farm crew hoist the bounty of their work after harvesting oysters. via The Westerly Sun

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Related Topix: Westerly, RI

Thu Jan 17, 2008

The Corner

Snubbing Western Voters, Again

There are several reasons, I guess. First, like Iowa and New Hampshire, and unlike Wyoming and Nevada, South Carolina is a traditional early-contest state where reporters and producers are used to traveling. via The Corner

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