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Friday Jul 4 | Providence Journal

Ancient and Horribles parades independence

For Ken C. Hopkins, winning is routine. In fact, the Glocester resident has won so many awards at the Ancient and Horribles July Fourth Parade over the past 30 years that he has lost count.

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Related Topix: Chepachet, RI, Exeter, RI, Coventry, RI, West Greenwich, RI

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Providence Business News

Local firms fare well in New England PR awards

Providence-based RDW Group took home 20 honors, more than any other local agency, from the Publicity Club of New England's 2008 Bell Ringer Awards.

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro, Public Relations

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Newport Daily News

More of this story

David Quiroa of Newport ran for state representative as a Republican in 2004, but he renounced his Republican affiliation after Gov.

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Related Topix: Newport County, RI, Middletown, RI, Newport, RI

Mon Jun 02, 2008

The Westerly Sun

Affordable townhouse plan moves forward

A park is being built on Pierce Street as part of an effort to revitalize the North End.

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Westerly, RI, Washington County, RI

Sat May 31, 2008

Kent County Daily Times

Westconnaug plan to be discussed

Friday, 30 May 2008 HANNAH CLARKIN This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it COVENTRY - Residents of Western Coventry who have strong feelings for or against ...

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Mon May 26, 2008

Providence Journal

Ballot order for council seat to be set

Candidates for the open Town Council seat will find out Friday the order in which their names will appear on the July 8 ballot, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced.

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Wed May 21, 2008

SouthCoastToday.com

Bail revoked in gang rape case

A judge revoked bail today for a Fall River man charged with organizing a three-year campaign of gang rapes and intimidation of a mentally-handicapped Rhode Island man.

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Mon May 19, 2008

EurekAlert!

Physicists at CCNY develop laser with bandwith spanning 2 telecom windows

A team of physicists in the Institute for Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers of the Physics Department at The City College of New York have developed new near-infrared broadband laser materials with tunability ...

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Related Topix: Physics, Inventions, Science / Technology

Tue May 13, 2008

BellaOnline

Bayou N' Boogie Fest

New beginnings are happening for Memorial Day weekend with a partnership between Sal's Production and Lagniappe Productions sponsoring a new Cajun and Zydeco festival in RI. via BellaOnline

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Related Topix: Providence Metro, Pawtucket, RI, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Sun May 11, 2008

Providence Journal

Foster candidates announce for council

“I'm not coming from the sidelines.”

Three candidates submitted endorsement papers Tuesday for the Town Council seat vacated when Harold R. Shippee abruptly resigned in March. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: US News, Providence, RI

Fri May 09, 2008

Providence Journal

Jane Goodall attends opening of bird sanctuary

“And what started with chimpanzees moved to the rainforest and moved to all the species that live in the world's forests.”

At age 4, Jane Goodall hid in a hen house to find out how hens laid eggs. Once she found out, she ran to her mother, full of excitement. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Hope, RI, Hopkinton, RI, Pets, Guinea Pigs

Wed May 07, 2008

WLBZ

Man Accused Of Raping, Stalking Mentally Disabled Rhode Island Man

A Fall River man accused of raping and stalking a mentally disabled man is in trouble again. via WLBZ

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Tue May 06, 2008

Providence Journal

Foster housebreaks reported

The police are urging residents to lock their doors and be extra vigilant after a series of housebreaks in the area of the Foster Country Club late last week. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Providence, RI

Sun May 04, 2008

WJAR-TV

Fatal accident in Foster

An accident in Foster Sunday afternoon leaves one person dead and several other injured. via WJAR-TV

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Fri May 02, 2008

Providence Journal

Storied R.I. law firm to close down

“Right now, it's probably closer to 10”

Law firm Tillinghast Licht, with roots dating to at least 1818, announced yesterday that it will wind down business in the next few months, with six key lawyers joining Adler Pollock & Sheehan on May 19. via Providence Journal

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

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Providence Journal

Foster council cuts budget plan

“We know people can't afford the tax increases”

The Town Council delayed approving its version of next year's town budget at a meeting Thursday, after it reduced the $13.86-million plan by about $266,000. The council is now looking at a budget of $13.6 ... via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Providence, RI

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Providence Business News

Carcieri names 6 to RIRRC's 8-member board

“In the meantime, we must help the new executive director, Mike OConnell, by putting in place a new board.”

"Today, I am asking the R.I. Senate to consider and confirm a full slate of exemplary men and women to lead the Resource Recovery Corporation past its management challenges, through the next phases of ... via Providence Business News

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Related Topix: Cranston, RI, Bradford, RI, Providence Metro

Tue Mar 18, 2008

Providence Journal

Carcieri taps 5 to oversee landfill

“I agree with the governor that, while we need to do our due diligence, we need to get this board reconstituted and up and running.”

The board that oversees the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will have a new look, judging by the slate of nominees put forward by Governor Carcieri yesterday - one that includes an environmental ... via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Cranston, RI, Newport, RI, East Providence, RI, Rhode Island

Thu Mar 06, 2008

Tucson Region

Fosterers learn about greyhounds

“Greyhounds are so different than every other breed of dogs”

Story and photos by Dean Knuth Arizona Daily Star The long road to finding a home got shorter Saturday for countless greyhounds. via Tucson Region

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Sun Feb 24, 2008

Providence Journal

Marisa Desautel Derek DiMeo

Mr. and Mrs. Derek DiMeo Marisa Desautel of Foster and Derek DiMeo of Cranston were married Sept. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Cranston, RI, Lincoln, RI, North Kingstown, RI

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