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Friday | The Chariho Times

Substation explosion, fire in Wood River Junction

Thousands of National Grid customers, including URI and Chariho High School, were without power for a short time on Monday morning after an explosion and subsequent fire badly damaged a transformer at the substation on Shumunkanuc Hill Road.

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

The Chariho Times

Hirst, Landolfi propose alternate district plan

The new district maps that were approved by the Rhode Island Reappointment Commission in December, 2011 will impact many cities and towns throughout the state.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

The Providence Journal

North Kingstown man charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy at campground

A North Kingstown man arrested last week on charges he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy faces additional charges in Hopkinton.

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Mon Jan 16, 2012

The Chariho Times

Chariho Hall of Famer dies

A man who spent over 30 years working for Chariho schools, and a lifetime serving his community, passed away on Jan.

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The Providence Journal

Today in R.I. history: Developers want power plant in Burrillville

A year ago today: Winding up the Providence Boat Show, marine business exhibitors express cautious optimism that the recession may be relaxing a bit in their battered industry.

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