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11 hrs ago | The Providence Journal

R.I. Republicans plan suit to challenge new House district lines in Burrillville, North Smithfield

The Rhode Island Republican Party says it will file a lawsuit to challenge the redrawing of the borders of House Districts 47 and 48 in Burrillville and North Smithfield.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

The Observer

Bombshell: Town solicitor, planner drafted mining ordinance with developer's attorney

After months of speculation that a proposed aggregate mining ordinance was linked to a settlement with Narragansett Improvement Company, angry residents lashed out at Town Council members Monday night when they learned the developer's legal counsel drafted the controversial document in cooperation with Town Solicitor Richard Nadeau and Planning ... (more)

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The Observer

Wind turbine wins No. Smithfield approval

The Town Council is moving forward with a proposal by Brian Bucci and Wind Energy Development LLC to erect a wind turbine at the Dowling Village development in North Smithfield.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

The Observer

at NSHS - North Smithfield readies 'We the People' defenders

North Smithfield High School has been busy over the past few weeks, with students taking their first semester exams and beginning to think about the classes they will enroll in next year.

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The Observer

Navigant Credit Union will take over CCU's Manville building

If all goes as planned, Navigant Credit Union will open a second branch in Lincoln this year at what's now Coventry Credit Union, 56 Railroad St.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

Warwickonline.com

New district lines fuel fire for GOP lawsuit

Sure, it's not Warwick, but redistricting in the Blackstone Valley area of Rhode Island is causing a stir among Republicans statewide.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

Patch.com

Today: A Busy Night for the Council and a Charter School Fair

City Council- It will be a busy night for the Woonsocket City Council starting with a meeting of the Audit Sub-Committee at 5 p.m. Sub-Committee members are scheduled toA review and discuss data submitted by the school department to the state director of the department of revenue.

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Sun Feb 05, 2012

Patch.com

Child Rapist Gets 30 Years

Ramiro Morales, 39, who serially molested three minors between 1997 and 2004, will spend the next 30 years of his life in jail after being sentenced in Superior Court on Friday, the state Attorney General's office announced.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

The Observer

State GOP will be filing redistricting lawsuit

A The Rhode Island Republican Party is warning it will be filing a lawsuit over the new redistricting plan and is telling state officials to refrain from shredding documents related to the process.

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

The Observer

Strikers open season with win

The Cumberland Youth Soccer Association U-10 boys Strikers opened their second session of indoor soccer at the Wide World of Indoor Sports with an impressive 4-1 win over North Smithfield during the weekend.

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The Observer

Few successes for local sextets

Friday night blights struck the local high school hockey lads last weekend with Scituate managing a split in three back-to-back games and Smithfield and Ponaganset coming up short.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

The Observer

No. Smithfield project achieves state's 10 percent affordable housing requirement

Ground was broken last week on the 38-unit affordable housing project, Marshfield Commons on Mechanic Street, a project of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley.

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Thu Jan 26, 2012

The Observer

Boie named VP of Marketing at NRI Chamber

Kristen Boie, former owner of MBA for a Day Consultants of North Smithfield, has joined the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce as vice president of marketing for member relations and events.

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The Observer

Spotlight back on Branch Village redevelopment plan

A comprehensive proposal to change zoning regulations in Branch Village that could help move forward an ambitious redevelopment plan in the area is poised for Town Council approval.

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The Observer

At 'Ghost Bike' crossing, pedestrians will be able to stop traffic 4 ways

Ghost bike placed in memory of Scott Wright at the intersection of Victory Highway and North Main St.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

The Observer

Budget meeting tonight in North Smithfield

The North Smithfield Budget Committee will meet tonight, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Kendall-Dean School auditorium, Green Street.

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The Providence Journal

Alleged con man from North Smithfield returned to RI to face charges

A North Smithfield man charged with running multiple rare car and motorcycle scams along with East Coast has been extradited to Rhode Island.

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Fri Jan 20, 2012

Patch.com

Seven Contestants to Compete for Title of Mardi Gras Queen

The Northern Rhode Island Council for the Arts has released the final list of contestants running for Queen of Woonsocket's 2012 Mardi Gras celebration.

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Tue Jan 17, 2012

The Observer

Tassoni: Bring back the death penalty

State Sen. John J. Tassoni Jr, a Democrat serving Smithfield and North Smithfield, wants Rhode Island to re-establish the death penalty it first abolished 160 years ago, and has introduced two bills to make that happen.

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