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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 03:15 pm

Hopkinton News

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

21 hrs ago | The Westerly Sun

Hope Valley school getting emergency repairs

Chariho officials authorize emergency repairs at the Hope Valley Elementary School after metal ties were found to be rusted and failing.

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Related Topix: Hope Valley, RI

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Providence Journal

Rhode Island PBS phasing out coverage of meetings

Citing legal concerns over the conduct of some of its employees, the Rhode Island Public Broadcasting System said PBS employees will stop taping town meetings on the company's time.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Lincoln, RI, Woonsocket, RI, North Smithfield, RI, Cumberland, RI

Sat Jun 21, 2008

UnionLeader.com

Death toll hits 6 riders since Bike Week began

The roadways turned deadly over the final few days of Bike Week, with the latest fatal motorcycle crash occurring in Brentwood yesterday.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

Providence Journal

South County: Delay in posting mail count keeps races in doubt

The state Board of Elections said yesterday afternoon the mail ballots for local races had been counted, and that it intended to transmit the figures electronically to the various town halls.

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Related Topix: North Kingstown, RI, Westerly, RI, US Politics, US News

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Providence Journal

South County: Voters virtually deadlock over breaking from Chariho

The final result of the nonbinding referendum was 1,622 votes in favor of withdrawal and 1,617 opposed, according to state Board of Elections figures.

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Related Topix: Charlestown, RI, US Politics, US News

Thu Jun 12, 2008

The Westerly Sun

Hopkinton, Richmond budgets pass

Voters OK $23.5 million budget Hopkinton voters reject $3.5 million for road repair By Vickie Goff/The Sun Staff HOPKINTON Taxpayers narrowly approved a $23.5-million budget in a low-turnout 135-118 referendum ...

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Chariho Times

New principal at Middle School

Although he has been the acting Chariho Regional Middle School principal for four months, Gregory Zenion's new role becomes official on July 1. The School Committee voted unanimously on May 27 to appoint Zenion ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Jamestown, RI, Charlestown, RI, Cumberland, RI

Sun Jun 08, 2008

The Westerly Sun

House OKs Chariho bond legislation

Legislation that could allow up to $25 million of construction at the Chariho Regional School District's Switch Road campus won unanimous approval from the state House of Representatives Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Westerly, RI, Charlestown, RI

Fri Jun 06, 2008

WPRI-TV East Providence

R.I. gov't warns of rabid fox attacks in Hopkinton

Environmental officials are warning Hopkinton residents to be cautious after three fox attacks, including one by a fox that tested positive for rabies.

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Wed Jun 04, 2008

The Westerly Sun

More of this story

An education and outreach program offers free, lead-paint testing services and mitigation classes.

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Related Topix: Charlestown, RI, Westerly, RI

Mon Jun 02, 2008

The Westerly Sun

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A fox in Hope Valley has been found to have rabies. HOPE VALLEY - Environmental officials are asking local residents to be on the lookout for rabid foxes, following several attacks in the Sweet Valley Estates ...

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Related Topix: Westerly, RI, Hope Valley, RI

Sat May 31, 2008

The Westerly Sun

Bonds for Chariho pass state finance committee

The state House Committee on Finance approved three bills designed to authorize $25 million in bonds for renovations and construction at Chariho's Switch Road campus Thursday.

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Related Topix: Westerly, RI, Charlestown, RI

Thu May 29, 2008

Providence Journal

Film studio plan pitched to lawmakers

Does Rhode Island have what it takes to compete with Massachusetts and Connecticut for the title of New England's movie-making king? Supporters say tax-credit programs now offered in all three states are no ...

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Related Topix: North Kingstown, RI, Rhode Island, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Patrick Kennedy, Democrat

Wed May 14, 2008

Providence Journal

Miles from shore, surfer prayed to get back home

“I know you can do it, so if you just want to shift them, I'm just going to sit until you do something.”

"Pick your days," says surfer Natalie Baggesen, 19, a URI sophomore who has surfed for about three years. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Charlestown, RI, Ashaway, RI, Block Island, RI

Sun May 11, 2008

Providence Journal

Bill attempts to better health care for women veterans

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to improve medical care for women veterans. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: North Kingstown, RI, West Warwick, RI, Providence, RI, Life, Veteran Affairs

Thu May 08, 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, Foster, RI, Pets, Guinea Pigs

Sat May 03, 2008

Providence Journal

20 years ago, an Iranian mine nearly sank a Newport-based warship

“I remember running my hands through my hair and my hair feeling crispy and coming off”

One minute, the Samuel B. Roberts was steaming through the Persian Gulf at 25 knots, not a hostile ship or aircraft in sight. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: East Providence, RI, Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Providence Business News

Debating R.I.'s film tax credits

“I can't tell you how many letters of recommendation I've done for young Rhode Island filmmakers heading to Los Angeles.”

George T. Marshall, founder of the Rhode Island International Film Festival and a New England Emmy winner, knows a lot about films and filmmaking. via Providence Business News

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Related Topix: Providence Metro, Providence, RI, Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television

Fri Apr 18, 2008

Providence Journal

Jobs coming to R.I.

“Our clients got the letter in the mail and said what does this mean?”

"We provide software as a service, one of the new buzzwords in the industry," said Shannon founder and chief executive officer Kevin H. Hoyle. via Providence Journal

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Thu 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

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Related Topix: Ashaway, RI, East Providence, RI, Narragansett, RI, Providence, RI

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