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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. There is another change in weight limits on a local bridge. Just a week after changing the weight limit on the Pawtucket River Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has changed ... via Turnto10.com

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“Developing Hasbro toys and games into films requires a very keen and imaginative sense of story as well as a grasp of marketable concepts”

Hasbro has tapped Bennett Schneir as its film arm's top creative executive as the toymaker moves forward with a six-film deal at Universal. via Variety

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The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is accepting registrations for the Rhode Island Dragon Boat race to be held Saturday, Sept. via Providence Journal

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“But when [Jed] Lowrie and [Brandon] Moss left [both were called up to Boston], we were looking for two things: Number one, a guy who could be selective, or number two, a guy that gave us the ability to be ahead after the first at-bat.”

Leadoff hitters generally only lead off an inning once, maybe twice a game. But last night, PawSox first baseman Jeff Bailey led off a frame for Pawtucket three times, and the third time was the charm as the ... via Providence Journal

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State transportation officials have again lowered the weight limit on I-95's Pawtucket River Bridge, but they say the bridge is still safe. via WBZ-AM Allston

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Lawyers representing the estate of beloved University of Rhode Island Prof. Beatrice S. Demers, who died last year at age 100 after spending her final years suffering from dementia and self-neglect, are ready ... via Providence Journal

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A serious rollover crash in Warwick has sent one woman to the hospital. It happened on Route 4 off 95 South in around 11:30 Thursday night. via WPRI-TV East Providence

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Yankee magazine's 2008 Special Travel Guide hits newsstands May 6 with all kinds of recommendations for enjoying summer travel in New England, from places in Connecticut for art-lovers, to moose-watching in ... via Slam Sports

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“I am more than happy to help the JMW by ensuring that every child has the opportunity to cultivate their own creative passions and ideas”

On Monday, an entire arts academy got some much-needed financial aid thanks to Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy. via The Pawtucket Times

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Central Falls police are investigating two shootings over the weekend that killed teenagers. via Sun-Journal

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