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Sunday Feb 7 | Providence Journal

Your Neighbors

Two high school honor students, Grace Keating of Cumberland and Joseph Sacks of Barrington, will head for Washington, D.C., in March to be the state's delegates to the 48th U.S. Senate Youth Program, a weeklong opportunity to examine the federal government and meet those who run it.

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Fri Feb 05, 2010

Providence Journal

Budget Digest

For the Department of Corrections, Governor Carcieri 's budget proposes spending $3.6 million to refit the vacant 174-bed reintegration center at the Adult Correctional Institutions, in Cranston, for use as a new women's medium security prison.

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Wed Feb 03, 2010

The Pawtucket Times

Mayors considering drastic rollbacks on public services

Chances are, you're not on a first-name basis with the guy who picks up your household trash.

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Mon Feb 01, 2010

Providence Journal

2nd Pawtucket water main break since Friday

An early morning water main break near the intersection of Pawtucket Avenue and Sterling Street has affected six homes Monday and left those residents without water until perhaps mid-afternoon. It's the second water main break for the Pawtucket Water Supply Board since Friday, when a 24-inch water main on Grotto Avenue broke, causing a drop in ...

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Fri Jan 29, 2010

Warwickonline.com

In agreement with Carcieri: Main Street needs help

In the wake of Governor Donald L. Carcieri's last State of the State, everyone seemed to agree on one major point: that state government needs to do more for small businesses.

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Wed Jan 27, 2010

The Pawtucket Times

Mayors protest governor

In his last State of the State speech, Gov. Donald Carcieri declared that Rhode Island should move into the future by hearkening back to the "shared values and inspiration of the state's founders," which include "individualism, autonomy, self-reliance and dissent." The dissent on Tuesday was provided by a group of mayors assembled to protest the ...

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Sat Jan 23, 2010

CW28 Providence

Jesse Liam CD Release Celebration

More Info: 397-3505 or http://www.mishnockbarn.com/ http://www.myspace.com/jesseliam JESSE LIAM CD RELEASE CELEBRATION--NORTH What: Celebration/Concert Start Time: Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 7:00pm Where: Cantina di Marco Restaurant & Grill, 405 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 Cost: FREE More Info: 722-4170 http://www.myspace.com/jesseliam ...

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Thu Jan 21, 2010

Turnto10.com

A possible hat in the ring

A State Representative is considering a run for Attorney General. Democratic House Majority Whip Peter Kilmartin announced the hiring of two staffers for his management team.

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Tue Jan 19, 2010

Providence Journal

30 Teach for America graduates to get R.I. jobs

A nationally recognized alternative teaching program called Teach for America is coming to Rhode Island this fall, installing 30 recent college graduates in Providence schools, a charter school in Cumberland and one or more other urban school districts.

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Sun Jan 17, 2010

Providence Journal

R.I. volunteers in the middle of Mass. Senate race

A year ago, even a month ago, few would have predicted that the fractious national debate over health-care reform would wind past the white clapboard houses of Wrentham, Mass., and through the gritty streets of North Providence.

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Fri Jan 15, 2010

Providence Journal

Low bids allow DOT to add eight projects

Unexpectedly low bids have let the state add millions of dollars worth of construction projects to the ones it is building with federal stimulus money, Department of Transportation officials told legislators.

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Wed Jan 13, 2010

WLNE-TV Providence

it's a Girl!: Congratulations to ABC6 Anchor Allison Alexander

ABC6 Anchor Allison Alexander welcomed a healthy 7 lb 7oz baby girl Thursday. Congratulate Allison below! 2:44 PM Nancy in Warwick wrote ... Congrats Allison & Craig! Love that pouty little mouth that is adorable! The news won't be the same without you! You ARE a breath of fresh air and will be missed until your return! 35153512 1:56 PM carl ...

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Mon Jan 11, 2010

WQOW

Former girls basketball coach charged with sexual assault

A former basketball coach is in legal hot water tonight. John Glaubitz, 39, a former JV girls basketball coach in Cumberland has been charged.

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Sun Jan 10, 2010

Providence Journal

Finance director brings order to municipal fiscal chaos

In 1993, West Warwick was near bankruptcy. Curbside trash collection was stopped, a fire station closed and it had the dubious honor of being the first Rhode Island municipality to have its borrowing rated at junk-bond status.

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Fri Jan 08, 2010

Providence Journal

Local leaders air grievances about proposed loss of millions in state aid

Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline said his city stands to lose $17 million - so much that he would be forced to make deep rounds of layoffs and shut down whole departments.

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Wed Jan 06, 2010

WLNE-TV Providence

Messier Sworn in to Replace Dennigan

STATE HOUSE a ' Mary Duffy Messier of Pawtucket was sworn in today as the State Representative from District 62, East Providence and Pawtucket, during a ceremony held in the House of Representatives chamber at the State House.

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Mon Jan 04, 2010

Providence Journal

Weather conditions delay school starts in northern RI

Taking the news pulse of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, by Providence Journal and projo.com staff, from 7 to 7, every business day Before mobilizing the children for school Monday morning, check whether they've got delays.

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Sat Jan 02, 2010

Warwickonline.com

College Planning Center increases hours to meet demand

The College Planning Center of Rhode Island , the state's leading not-for-profit resource for college selection and financial aid guidance, is pleased to announce expanded hours at its three locations to help students and parents meet rapidly approaching college financial aid deadlines.

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Thu Dec 31, 2009

Providence Journal

Cumberland woman among contestants on "Worst Cooks in America"

Jennifer Vecchio, a dance studio owner from Cumberland, earned a spot on "Worst Cooks in America" with her Tuna Mac and Cheese dish.

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Tue Dec 29, 2009

Providence Journal

Political newcomer wins Democratic bid to Cumberland council

Manuel N. DaCosta, in his first run for office, defeated the party-endorsed candidate to win the Democratic nomination Tuesday in the special primary for a Town Council seat that opened when Antonio J. Albuquerque stepped down in early November.

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