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Central Falls, Rhode Island is located in Providence County. Zip codes in Central Falls, RI include 02863. More Central Falls information.

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15 hrs ago | Providence Journal

Cranston mayor considers mayoral academy

By traditional measures such as reading scores and math scores, the city's schools are generally doing well.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Ballot Access News

Rhode Island Ballot Access Case Appealed to the First Circuit

On November 5, the city of Central Falls, Rhode Island, asked the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, to overturn the U.S. District Court opinion in Fontes v City of Central Falls.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

WLNE-TV Providence

Central Falls Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Hiding in Closet

On 11/15/09 at approximately12:55pm, officers from the Central Falls Police Department responded to the La Esperanza Market, located at 1234 Broad Street, for a report of an armed robbery.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Providence Journal

Questions arise over Wyatt jail payments

"A City with A Bright Future." That's the way Central Falls officials describe their miniscule burg of 1.5 square miles, one of the most densely populated cities in the nation.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Observer

Town not 'wasting' time in recycling effort

Though residents have raised concerns about the town's new recycling initiative, called "Waste Not," Recycling Coordinator Donna Kaehler said the state is decreasing the municipal trash caps for cities and towns all over the state, forcing the town to keep plowing through with its "no bin, no barrel" policy.

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Providence Journal

State will press for thorough '10 count

During the last census in 2000, 67 percent returned their questionnaires by mail.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

WLNE

Flu Outbreak 2009: Week 2 of H1N1 Vaccinations Begins

The second week of Rhode Island school H1N1 vaccinations is underway, with several schools getting their crack at the shot Monday.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Earth Times

Lender Owned Onsite Auctions - 2 Apartment Buildings in Central Falls, RI

JJManning Auctioneers and Auction Management Corporation are pleased to offer a 6-unit and 12-unit apartment building in Central Falls, RI.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Providence Journal

Some immigrants in Central Falls are afraid to give info to the government

On any given street corner of this struggling city, you might hear people speaking English, Spanish, Creole, K'iche, or Portuguese, lending truth to a sign at the city's border, "Welcome to Central Falls - The Whole World in One Square Mile." Until recently, Central Falls held a "Ripley's Believe It or Not" claim as the smallest, most densely ...

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Providence Journal

Fontaine, Moreau win R.I. mayoral races

Woonsocket City Council President Leo T. Fontaine was victorious Tuesday in the city's mayoral election, claiming a margin of 3,928 to 2,917 over retired police officer Todd R. Brien.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Pawtucket Times

It's Mayor Moreau in a landslide

CENTRAL FALLS A federal judge forced Central Falls to put Hipolito Fontes on the ballot in its mayoral election, but that did not convince city voters to cast ballots for him as incumbent Mayor Charles Moreau romped to a fourth term with 78 percent of the vote.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Providence Journal

Route 95 hit-and-run victim's condition critical

A man struck on Route 95 early Sunday by a motorist who then fled with a second man lodged in his car's windshield is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Providence Journal

Police seek info on robbery suspects

The police are looking for information about the alleged assault and robbery of two Central Falls men Saturday morning.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

Providence Journal

Central Falls changes curfew for Halloween

The Central Falls Police Department will give teenagers a break for Halloween: its curfew will be 10 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. on Saturday for trick-or-treaters, out for Halloween, but the department is not hoping to see any tricksters.

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Boston.com

Elections, referendum in RI communities Tuesday

Voters in four Rhode Island towns are heading to the polls next week. Off-year elections take place Tuesday in Central Falls, Jamestown and Woonsocket.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Providence Journal

Central Falls man indicted in Pawtucket slaying

A statewide grand jury on Wednesday indicted Gerrit Musterd, also known as Jose Manuel Almeida Rodriguez, on charges of murder, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy to commit murder and carrying a pistol without a license.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

CW28 Providence

RI Urban Education Task Forces Releases Findings

Central Falls, RI-Governor Donald L. Carcieri today joined Warren Simmons, Executive Director of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Rhode Island Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Deborah Gist, and Board of Regents Chairman Robert Flanders, Jr., at Central Falls High School to release the final report of the ...

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Providence Journal

Man jammed into windshield; driver charged

A Central Falls man who got out of his car after an accident on Route 95 early Sunday was struck by a passing car and became stuck in its windshield as that driver continued on the highway, the state police said.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

WLNE-TV Providence

Teacher Killed in Hit and Run Remembered

A dedicated teacher, tragically killed in a hit and run accident, remembered Saturday in Central Falls.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

Providence Journal

Rhode Island Department of Education sets kindergarten entry guidelines

The Rhode Island Department of Education has spelled out what young children need to know and be able to do to enter kindergarten - not only prerequisite skills to learn reading and math, but thinking skills such as curiosity, persistence and an ability to solve problems.

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