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Tough times prompt 3 communities to cancel July 4 fireworks shows
Financial constraints have forced Cranston, Glocester and North Providence to cancel their traditional Fourth of July fireworks shows.
North Providence council approves 17-percent tax increase
The Town Council approved a 17-percent increase in the tax rate Tuesday night after officials held a final hearing on their spending plan for the fiscal year that starts Wednesday.
Closing the Gap: N. Providence Residents Angry Over Tax Increase
As the last day of fiscal year 2009 wound down Tuesday, taxpayers in North Providence were confronted with higher property taxes in order to close a multi-million dollar budget deficit in the town.
Legislative panel says some workers misclassified
How a worker is "classified" - either as an employee or an independent contractor - can make a big difference, according to a General Assembly commission.
High drama as House ponders repeal of flat tax
Few battles are expected to be more intense in the state House of Representatives than the one Wednesday afternoon over a move to kill the flat tax.
Providence water board rate-hike hearing held
A public hearing on a proposed rate hike for the Providence Water Supply Board drew just one member of the public and one representative of the Attorney General's office when it opened at the Providence Public Safety Complex auditorium Wednesday night.
Bickford's closes its last R.I. restaurant
The last of five Bickford's Family Restaurants in Rhode Island closed Sunday afternoon, nine days before the company's 10-year lease on its location at 1802 Post Rd.
Students graduate friom Davies Tech
Still a good 45-60 minutes from the actual reception of his diploma, Miguel Trejo, an 18-year-old from Central Falls, stood by a stairway railing overlooking the decorated Vincent A. Cullen Field House and just blurted out: "I really can't believe it's over.
the Recipe Box - a good old-fashioned dessert for Dad's Day
This weekend, the third Sunday in June, is Father's Day. A special day set aside to celebrate dads everywhere, officially since 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring it so.
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Tom Ward - It's the state budget, stupid
It's the state budget, stupid! Will I-Way traffic distract you? Do you remember the days when your baseball or softball coach told you to "Keep your eye on the ball?" For the next week, you'd better keep your eye on the ball again.
Mayor Lombardi 'out of loop' on N. Providence payroll plan
The town did not use more than $380,000 in federal stimulus money to help make its payroll Friday, Mayor Charles A. Lombardi said Tuesday, correcting his statement of last week.
RI Health Dept. Doesn't Back Closing Schools to Prevent Swine Flu Spread
C.F. says no to massage business
A North Providence man who had been looking to open a massage parlor on Broad Street will now have to start from scratch if he still wishes to do so, according City Council President William Benson Jr.
Police probe N. Providence breaks
The police were investigating two house breaks last weekend that yielded thousands of dollars in jewelry and cash.
North Providence police investigate 3 house breaks
The police are investigating three house breaks, including two that yielded thousands of dollars in jewelry and cash.
North Providence woman charged in assault on husband
A 43-year-old immigrant from Cape Verde was arrested on charges of domestic family assault Sunday after family members said they saw her hit her husband on the head with a wooden shelf.
Johnston, North Providence consider changes in trash-collection
Johnston and North Providence officials say they might change their communities' trash-collection services to save money.
Swine flu closes North Providence school
Classes have been canceled at the Greystone Elementary School through Friday due to an outbreak of swine flu, Schools Supt.
Measure would add greyhound racing dates
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow about 500 more video slot machines at Twin River and about 400 more at Newport Grand.
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