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Man shot in Providence on Christmas Eve
... rhood, was at Webster and Union Avenues when someone shot him. The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Tags Providence police Providence RI shooting Comment?
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Good year for Christmas tree sales in R.I.
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" Rhode Island's Christmas tree farmers had a banner season despite the grim condition of the state's economy, according to Eric Watne, president of the Rhode Island Christmas Tree Growers Association. Comment?
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RWU Law School garners honors in 2009
" For Roger Williams University Law School, 2009 was a banner year. During the last 12 months, the 16-year-old school opened an immigration clinic, was the recipient of some major donations and saw its dean honored by Rhode Island Legal Services, the American Association of Law Schools and the NAACP. Comment?
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PUC Approves Energy Rebate Program
The plan approved Wednesday is meant to reduce demand for electricity from residential and corporate customers PROVIDENCE, R.I. _ National Grid's gas and electric customers in Rhode Island will be able to take advantage of $43 million worth of energy efficiency rebates and services in 2010 under a plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Comment?
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Sen. Reed On Health Care Passage
Reed Hails Historic Senate Passage of Health Insurance Reform Bill WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, for the first time since 1965, the U.S. Senate passed landmark health reform, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Comment?
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Feds say man posed as lawyer, defrauded immigrants
... in Boston. An investigation began after a person contacted U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents in Rhode Island earlier this month - identified in a supporting affidavit as "Source of Information 1" - and claimed that he or she - and a ... Comment?
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Post Office closes early on Dec. 24
... and the Hyannis Post Office at 385 Main Street will be open until 4 PM but retail counters in all others in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts will close at 12 noon. Some offices (that deliver mail to homes and businesses) will offer ... Comment?
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Reed defends health-care bill in Senate speech
Two days after Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Republican critics of health-care reform on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Rhode Island's senior senator, Jack Reed , weighed in with his own defense of the controversial measure now before the Senate. Comment?
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Smithfield police joins LoJacka s SafetyNet program to help find wanderers
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... "Then, it will start to proliferate all by itself." Forty-five states, Canada and Australia use the program. In Rhode Island, Portsmouth is the only other community to use the program. LoJack and Project Lifesaver give the receivers to public safety ... Comment?
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Remains Identified as Providence Woman Missing Since 2006
The human remains that were discovered last week by an ACI Minimum Security litter crew off Interstate Route 95 in the Town of East Greenwich have been identified as Kerrie Pelletier, formerly of 460 Charles Street, Providence, Rhode Island. Comment?
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Sen. Whitehouse Reaction to Health Care Reform Passage
... for small businesses, improve the quality of our care, and lower our nation's long term budget deficit. And for Rhode Island seniors who face devastating prescription drug costs, I'm proud to report that Majority Leader Harry Reid has committed to ... Comment?
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A chef at a Rhode Island sportsman's club said he has earned the nickname "Roadkill" due to his signature dish -- venison from the side of the road. Comment?
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Gov. Carcieri Calls Healthcare Vote 'Disgraceful'
From RI Governor Don Carcieri's Office: "It is absolutely disgraceful for the United States Senate to push through healthcare 'reform' that is filled with increased costs to states, increased taxes on America's small business owners, and laden with special deals in exchange for votes," said Governor Donald L. Carcieri of Rhode Island. Comment?
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Providence gay rights group: overturn gova s veto
A gay rights group wants Rhode Island lawmakers to overturn the governor's veto of a bill that would allow same-sex couples to plan the funerals of their late partners. Comment?
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National Grid programs aim to boost efficiency
... Co., doing business as National Grid, the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers, The Energy Council of Rhode Island, People's Power and Light and Environment Northeast to comply with a state law called the Comprehensive Energy Conservation, ... Comment?
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Prisoners, parents warn students about drunken driving
... remember was the fatal accident he caused Dec. 30, 2005, when he was 19 years old. "(A nurse) told me I was at Rhode Island Hospital and that I was involved in a serious crash that somebody died in. She told me that when I left the club, and on my ... Comment?
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A chef at a Rhode Island sportsman's club said he has earned the nickname "Roadkill" due to his signature dish -- venison from the side of the road. Comment?
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Providence school superintendent gets new 3-year contract
... Top Funds, which could net the state as much as $100 million. Elizabeth Burke Bryant, the executive director of Rhode Island Kids Count, a child-advocacy group, said this contract sends the message that Providence is committed to making deep and ... Comment?
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Supporters urge R.I. lawmakers to override veto of funeral bill
... they have yet to schedule such a vote. Goldberg joined representatives from the advocacy group Queer Action of Rhode Island Wednesday afternoon in the offices of the state legislature's most powerful members to urge a veto override. They had spent ... Comment?
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Mass. man indicted on weapons charges
... the identification marks on a firearm. In addition, he faces federal gun charges in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island. In 2006, Roszkowski was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison in 2006 for robbing a bank in New Hampshire. Roszkowski is ... Comment?
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