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Central Falls, Rhode Island is located in Providence County. Zip codes in Central Falls, RI include 02863. The median home price in Central Falls is $129,900 which is roughly $40/per square foot. More Central Falls information.

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1 hr ago | Go Local

Miriam Plitt: The Art of Pawtucket

As the first executive director of the Pawtucket Arts Council, under former Mayor Dennis Lynch in the '70s, I've been witness to the evolution of the arts in our community, and watching some of our old thinking come full circle.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Go Local

Central Falls #39: RI's Best Communities 2013

At one time called Chocolate Mill because of a chocolate factory located in its center, Central Falls is the most densely populated city in Rhode Island.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Patch.com

Plainville Police Log May 6-11: Police Respond to 424 Incidents

Plainville Police Stats: May 6 - May 26, 2013 Incidents: 424 Motor Vehicle Stops: 132 Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 1 Motor Vehicle Crashes with no Injuries: 10 Criminal Complaints: 4 Arrests/Protective Custodies: 14 Arrests: A 23-year-old female resident was arrested May 6 at 12:21 p.m. on a warrant of apprehension issued by the Wrentham ... (more)

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Man gets 17 years for setting fires at 3 RI homes

A Pawtucket man has been sentenced to serve 17 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to five counts of arson.

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Go Local

Woonsocket Faces Financial Chaos

Woonsocket is facing a worsening storm of financial issues, including a severe cash crunch, a deepening deficit, and a rising unfunded pension liability - raising renewed fears that the city could be on the brink of bankruptcy, GoLocalProv has learned.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Patch.com

Off-Duty Firefighter Escapes Shed Explosion with Singed Legs

John Laroche of Cranston is lucky to have just singed shins after an explosion in his garden shed next to his Baldino Drive home tonight.

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The Providence Journal

Central Falls man, subject of Silver Alert, is located in West Springfield, Mass.

The 75-year-old Central Falls man with Alzheimer's disease who became the object of a region-wide "silver alert" on Wednesday has been found.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

WLNE-TV Providence

Silver Alert

A Silver Alert has been issued for 74-year old Argemiro Garcia from Central Falls who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon.

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The Providence Journal

$1.3 million judgment against R.I. Hospital in slip and fall case

A Superior Court jury has awarded a former Central Falls factory worker $678,519 in damages in connection with a slip and fall accident at Hasbro Children's Hospital in 2006, according to the woman's lawyer, Ronald J. Resmini.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

Go Local

Side of the Rhode: Who's Hot and Who's Not in RI Politics?

Every Friday, Dan Lawlor breaks down who's rising and who's falling in the world of Rhode Island politics.

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Wed Jun 05, 2013

Seeking Alpha

Straight Outta Stockton: Meredith Whitney Comes Out Swinging In 'Fate Of The States'

Meredith Whitney comes out swinging in her compelling new book released this week titled, " Fate of the States: The New Geography of American Prosperity ."

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Sun Jun 02, 2013

Patch.com

Oscar-Nominated Actress Supports Bill to Protect Circus Elephants

A well-known Rhode Island native and Oscar-nominated actress is showing her support for a Portsmouth representative's bill to protect circus elephants.

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Sat Jun 01, 2013

Patch.com

Letter: The Future of Coventry and Our Pension Problem

The town of Coventry has reached a pivotal point in its history. We are faced with a major fiscal hurdle that will define who we are as a town.

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Thu May 30, 2013

Reuters

Rhode Island officials blast town seeking to avoid pension dues

Top Rhode Island finance officials on Thursday blasted representatives of the town of Coventry who have sought to avoid making up a $24 million shortfall in one of their pension plans.

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The Providence Journal

Senate approves bill requiring notice before closure of for-profit schools

The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth A. Crowley requiring private postsecondary schools to provide refunds and record transfers for students.

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Tue May 28, 2013

The Providence Journal

Central Falls mayor introduces his first city budget

Mayor James A. Diossa Tuesday night introduced his budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and the expenditures are more than $200,000 less than was allotted in the Debt Adjustment Plan that was approved by the federal Bankruptcy Court last year.

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WLNE-TV Providence

Central Falls Police adding bike patrols

Central Falls Mayor James Diossa on Tuesday announced the start of the police bike patrols.

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Patch.com

Oscar-Nominated Actress Supports Bill to Protect Circus Elephants

A well-known Rhode Island native and Oscar-nominated actress is showing her support for a Portsmouth representative's bill to protect circus elephants.

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Mon May 27, 2013

WLNE-TV Providence

Davis to RI lawmakers: pass elephant welfare bill

An effort to improve the welfare of circus elephants in Rhode Island is getting a push from actress Viola Davis.

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Patch.com

Report of Bullet Found in Pool at Avalon Apartments

The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from May 23-24. Thursday, May 23 5:32 p.m. Report of a street sign leaning in the road on Conant Street.

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