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  1. Urban schools given longer-hours grantRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Providence Journal

    ... Elementary School and Gilbert Stuart Middle School in Providence and Citizens Memorial Elementary School in Woonsocket. Each school will use the planning grants to figure out how to expand the school day. The possibilities include lengthening the ...

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    Related Topix: Central Falls, RI, Providence, RI

  2. Clippers, Villa Novans meet for the 46th timeRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Observer

    ... tragedy and uncertainty into positive energy on the football field. By the end of this season, this year's Woonsocket High School football team's on-field accomplishments will be measured by a new plaque that will be hung in Savaria Gym, but while ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Rhode Island High School Football, High School Football

  3. Simone TanguayRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | The Standard-Times

    ... was the widow of Joseph A. Tanguay and daughter of the late Albert and Donalda (Giguere) Rouleau. She was born in Woonsocket, RI on June 27, 1921, and also lived in New Bedford and in Fairhaven for the past 15 years. Mrs. Tanguay and her late ...

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  4. R.I. officers can now compel blood-alcohol samplingRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Providence Journal

    ... weeks ago by Governor Carcieri , was sponsored by Rep. Douglas W. Gablinske, D-Bristol, and Rep. John Brien, D-Woonsocket. Gablinske lost his father, William, in August 1971, after a speeding motorcyclist hit him on Greylock Road in Bristol. Back in ...

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  5. Plan to house R.I. homeless criticizedRead the original story w/Photo

    15 hrs ago | Providence Journal

    ... increased the number of beds for the homeless by 88, for a total of 527 beds in more than a dozen places, from Woonsocket to Westerly. The Office of Housing and Community Development approved funding for 58 winter beds. Another 30 were provided by ...

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  6. RI boosts number of homeless shelter beds

    Yesterday | WHJJ-AM Providence

    ... fund the beds. The state agency had earlier agreed to spend money on 58 winter beds in churches and shelters from Woonsocket to Westerly. Shawcross says the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and United Way worked with the state to add 30 more ...

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    Related Topix: Providence, RI, Westerly, RI

  7. Coughlin: No one has 'inside track' to superintendentRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Observer

    ... David Coughlin said in an e-mail to various parties that, despite claims made otherwise last week, current Woonsocket Superintendent Robert Gerardi Jr. does not yet have the support - and may never have the support - to be hired in Pawtucket. ...

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  8. RIDOT lends its support to Pawtucket's commuter rail stationRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Observer

    ... spur already servicing the northeast corridor, but add stops in such municipalities as Pawtucket, Cumberland and Woonsocket. Commuters and pleasure seekers alike could have easy access either walking or driving to a train station near them. A ...

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    Related Topix: Pawtucket, RI, Rhode Island, Providence, RI, Cumberland, RI

  9. Groups challenge CVS Caremark practicesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Business Insurance

    ... 2009. Meanwhile, the FTC has been conducting a nonpublic investigation into certain company business practices, Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS Caremark acknowledged. "CVS Caremark is cooperating fully in the FTC's investigation. While we are not able to ...

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  10. Clippers get ready for WoonsocketRead the original story

    Sunday | The Pawtucket Times

    When longtime rivals Cumberland High and Woonsocket High lock horns Thanksgiving Day morning at Barry Field, it will mark the 46th time that the two squads have squared off against each other for the Holiday Classic.

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    Related Topix: Rhode Island High School Football, High School Football

  11. Lily Viola Till,, InfantRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 22 | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    Nov. 15 at Milford Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her maternal grandmother Cheryl Christopherson of Uxbridge; paternal grandmother Michelle Till of Woonsocket, RI; paternal grandfather James Till of Pawtucket, RI; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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  12. Interim ministry is important time in church cycleRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | The Standard-Times

    ... this transitional time. "God has a plan to move this church to a new beginning," he said. Born and raised in Woonsocket, R.I., Cousineau was raised in the Catholic faith. "I actually wanted to be a Catholic priest when I was younger," he said. "By ...

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  13. Computer Hard Drives Stolen from Woonsocket City Hall

    Friday Nov 20 | WLNE-TV Providence

    Police are investigating the disappearance of two hard drives from Woonsocket City Hall.

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  14. CVS/pharmacy Kicks Off Annual Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign for the...Read the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | CSRwire.com

    WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 20 /CSRwire/ - CVS/pharmacy kicks off its annual in store fundraiser for the sixth year to support the St.

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    Related Topix: Retail, CVS, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Pediatric Cancer, Health

  15. United Way awards $1.7M to 9 agenciesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | Providence Business News

    ... areas are: Comprehensive Community Action Program, statewide, $65,000 Connecting for Children and Families, Woonsocket, $55,000 Education in Action, Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston and Central Falls, $20,000 Rhode Island Family Life Center, ...

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    Related Topix: Rhode Island, Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Cranston, RI

  16. CVS Audits Distribution Center ConstructionRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | WETM-TV Elmira

    ... to Ensure All Contract Work at its Chemung NY Construction Site Adheres to the Companya s Policies and Procedures Woonsocket , Rhode Island : CVS/pharmacy announced today that it will hire an auditor for the construction of its Chemung County , ...

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  17. Hard drives reported missing from mayora s office foundRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | Turnto10.com

    Rhode Island State Police said they have found two computer hard drives that reportedly went missing from the mayor's office in Woonsocket.

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  18. Providence/New Bedford News, Weather and SportsRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 17 | WLNE

    Press Release From the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Regarding the Girls' Soccer incident between Woonsocket and Tolman High School Providence, RI The RIIL Principals' Committee on Athletics reviewed and discussed all relevant material regarding the Girls' Soccer incident between Woonsocket and Tolman High School.

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  19. Auditor to oversee contract work at CVS warehouse projectRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | PressConnects.com

    ... at the company's warehouse project in the town of Chemung follows the company's policies and procedures. The Woonsocket, R.I.-based pharmacy company made the announcement Thursday in response to last week's arrest of seven undocumented Mexicans who ...

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    Related Topix: Chemung, NY, Elmira, NY, Chemung County, NY

  20. Woonsocket Couple Faces Jail Time for Tax EvasionRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | WHJJ-AM Providence

    The Woonsocket couple was also ordered to pay nearly a half-million dollars in restitution.

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    Related Topix: Providence, RI, Federal Prisons, Prison

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