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North Providence, Rhode Island is located in Providence County. Zip codes in North Providence, RI include 02911, 02904, and 02908. More North Providence information.

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Thursday | The Providence Journal

Today in RI history: Providence's original charter surfaces

A year ago today: Mysteriously missing for nearly two centuries, the original charter of what was once known as the Town of Providence has emerged from cobwebbed obscurity.

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Wed May 30, 2012

Patch.com

The Routine of a Military Family

It's dinner time at the Watkinson house. Clarice sets the plates down for her son and daughter, but before she sits down to enjoy her meal, she places the computer at the head of the table.

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The Observer

Minus Catanzaro, Brady, council backs Chafee's relief package

With Council President Kristen Catanzaro and Councilor-at-Large Alice Brady claiming conflicts of interest from the sidelines, the North Providence Town Council last Friday approved a resolution supporting Gov.

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Tue May 29, 2012

The Observer

Beautiful skies, large crowds for Memorial Day Parade

The 5th annual North Providence Memorial Day Parade and Celebration went off with barely a hitch on Monday, as thousands lined the town's streets to enjoy the procession.

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Turnto10.com

City may have to pay for mutual aid

Three mayors of three Rhode Island communities said Tuesday that enough is enough when it comes to assisting with emergencies in Providence.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Patch.com

House Hunt: Open Houses for May 26 and 27.

A To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter the MLS number in the search box.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Observer

Capstone Digital awards grant to enhance literacy in NP schools

Capstone Digital, a Minnesota-based developer of personalized literacy environments for students, has awarded this town's six elementary schools money to establish a cutting-edge new literacy program.

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The Observer

More area parades

In addition to the Lincoln and North Providence parades on Monday, here's a list of more in the area: Blackstone will hold the town's annual celebration on Sunday beginning with a parade starting on Main Street at 1 p.m. The parade will end with a brief ceremony honoring veterans at Town Hall.

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The Observer

Meet Fay Amsden, NP's keeper of the trees

In a town like North Providence, trees may be as important to the quality of life as just about any other community asset.

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Tue May 22, 2012

The Observer

No. Providence promises biggest, best parade, post-parade celebration yet

Now in its fifth year, the North Providence Memorial Day Parade and Celebration will be bigger and better than ever when it returns on Monday, May 28, at 1 p.m. The lengthy parade procession, which will start in front of North Providence High School on Mineral Spring Avenue, will head east on Mineral Spring, then turn east onto Douglas Avenue and ... (more)

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The Providence Journal

North Providence man surrenders after threatening to blow up apartment

A man who police say threatened to blow up an apartment with gas from a gas stove kept police at bay for two hours Sunday night before surrendering to police.

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Mon May 21, 2012

KWQC-TV Davenport

Cicilline, Schakowsky to visit with seniors in RI

U.S. Reps. David Cicilline and Jan Schakowsky are meeting with senior citizens in North Providence.

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Wed May 16, 2012

Patch.com

JHS Ranks Mid-Pack in Top High School List

A Johnston High School ranks 26th best in the state out of 51 schools surveyed in GoLocalProv's Third Annual Top High Schools list , which was released on Monday.

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Tue May 15, 2012

The Observer

(Un)Reliable Sources - Geese removal - an explosive subject

I read an article in last month's Breeze with interest. I'm sure it caught your attention as well.

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The Observer

Hometown radio personality Tony Bristol enters Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame

Longtime Providence DJ and North Providence resident Tony Bristol, seen here with his wife, Ann, is all smiles after being named to the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the West Valley Inn last week.

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The Observer

Artist Melucci seeking subject of decades-old painting

Michelina "Mickey" Melucci was sorting through her basement a few weeks back when she stumbled upon an art piece she'd nearly forgotten about.

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The Providence Journal

Justice Department to consider use of Google money for R.I. communities' police pensions

The U.S. Department of Justice will consider waiving guidelines that restrain North Providence and East Providence officials from using a windfall in forfeiture money to straighten out police pension programs in both communities, according to a spokesman for U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha.

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The Providence Journal

Father of key figure in Navy kickback scheme arraigned in Providence

Ralph Mariano Jr., the elderly father of the key figure in a $10-million kickback scheme that allegedly looted $10 million from the U.S. Navy, was arraigned Tuesday on four counts of federal income-tax evasion.

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Turnto10.com

Providence student wins 'Tar Wars' competition

Lucy Handy from the Cuffee School in Providence was the big winner with her ?Health Equals Wealth? slogan and drawing.

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Fri May 11, 2012

The Providence Journal

Today in RI history: 3 North Providence councilmen plead guilty

A year ago today: Three former North Providence councilmen who extorted businesses for bribes should serve lengthy prison terms, according to federal prosecutors.

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