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Acting Executive Director's Message Welcome to the first issue of Corridor News in 2007! As you may know our Interim Executive Director Larry Gall retired in early January after more than 35 years of federal ...
It's prudent to diversify investments in your 401
Q: With the recent Bear Stearns bank problems . . . , my question had to do more with 401 [plans]. . . . If [my employer] went out of business, is there some insurance that would back up these 401 [plans] that ...
Northwest: Absentee votes clinch election for council incumbent
By Edward Fitzpatrick Journal Staff Writer BURRILLVILLE -- Mail ballots have cemented victory for Town Council member Louis Bleiweis, who ended up with a 270-vote lead over challenger Gary L. Turner, according ...
Police investigating spate of copper thefts around Rhode Island
Police in Rhode Island are investigating a spate of scrap metal thefts believed to be linked to the high market value of copper.
Weight limit lowered in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced that it will reduce the posting of the Harrisville Mill Bridge in Burrillville from 15 to 10 tons.
Mass. driver killed in race car collision at Thompson Speedway
“You have to have a fear of it happening, that's what keeps you sane and not doing stupid things and respecting what you are doing. Every driver, every single driver knows that, ever time they get in the car they know something can happen.”
By News Channel 8's Bob Wilson Posted April 6, 2008 Updated 11:00 PM Thompson _ A day of racing is overshadowed by tragedy. via WTNH
Diocese announces new school in Cranston; will close St. Leo's
“It provides knowledge and learning and values to live our faith and is moving into the forefront in arts, theater and music. It is far from dying.”
As it announced plans for a new Catholic school in Cranston and granted reprieves to two schools that were in danger of closing, the Diocese of Providence disclosed yesterday that another school, St. via Providence Journal
Catholic School To Close In June
“I feel really bad for the teachers because they've dedicated their whole lives to this”
Citing declining enrollment and increasing costs, St. Leo's the Great School in Pawtucket will close in June, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence announced Friday. via WJAR-TV
Pascoag Catholic School Faces Closure
A Catholic school in Pascoag faces closure unless it can enroll enough students for the next school year. via WJAR-TV
Tips for gardeners at Flower & Garden Show
“So many Americans are still hankering for an English-style garden”
Rhode Islanders often joke that they pack an overnight bag if traveling from Woonsocket to Westerly. via Providence Journal
Victorian restoration fulfilled one man's dream
“I enlarged the photos and realized how much was missing from the house”
The Victorian at 190 Church St. in Pascoag as seen from the front yard. It has four bedrooms and 2,700 square feet of space. via Providence Journal
R.I. man accused of driving nude
A 47-year-old man who allegedly was driving nude on the Massachusetts Turnpike late Tuesday told police he had an itch because of a dermatology examination earlier that day, state police say. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette
George O. Nunes, 80, of Johnson St., Pawtucket died Sunday at the Grandview Nursing Home Cumberland surrounded by his loving family. via The Pawtucket Times
Library advocates seek help from Prince of Wales
“It makes an impression on you when you see a prince”
A committee working to raise capital toward the new $9 million Jesse Smith Memorial Library in Harrisville is requesting financial assistance from - of all people - the Prince of Wales. via The Call
Near miss with cop car leads to DUI arrest
Police arrested a Pascoag woman after a police officer nearly avoided a head-on collision with the car she was driving Sunday morning on Douglas Pike, Nasonville. via The Call
“The rain held out and there seemed to be a lot more bands this year. It was definitely one of the better Autumfest parades I've been to.”
While the skies may have looked ominous, the spectators who lined the streets of downtown Woonsocket at Monday's Autumnfest parade didn't look the least bit concerned as the parade rolled down Social Street and ... via The Call
3 councilmen might not vote on plan for Camp Meehan
“I think it would be unfair to the petitioner and to the neighbors if I were to make a decision now without hearing the arguments for and against it.”
As many as three of the seven members of the Town Council may have to recuse themselves from next week's hearing on a zone change request that, if approved, would pave the way for 86 condominiums on the site of ... via Providence Journal
Planners will tell council to reject Camp Meehan plan
“I can assure you that the town will purchase the property.”
A developer's quest for a zone change last night for construction of condominiums on the 15-acre Camp Meehan property next to Governor Notte Park was dealt a serious blow after a unanimous recommendation from ... via Providence Journal