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In her widely quoted 1996 book, Hillary Clinton argued that it takes a village to raise a child. Now a group of dedicated local volunteers is trying to prove this same communal spirit can be applied …
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By Barry Fain
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11/22/16
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Robert (Medeiros) Ferro, 64, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2016 at Straub Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph Ferro of Bristol, and the late Lydia Medeiros …
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11/22/16
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For Debbie Thornton Sunday, Nov. 13 was the “most devastating day” of her life. Yet, in another way it was the best day and, in a respect she never dreamed possible, it has renewed her faith in …
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By John Howell
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11/22/16
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SHOPLIFTING On November 7 around 8 p.m., Officers Eric Lima and Walter Larson were dispatched to the Bald Hill Road Walmart for a report of three women shoplifting. Upon arriving on scene, the officers observed three women exiting the store who
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11/22/16
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A shift in the school start times in Barrington is estimated to cost the district $434,000 a year.
According to a report drafted recently by the School Start Time Ad Hoc Committee, the school …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/22/16
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the United States Forest Service and the Rhode Island Tree Council, recently announced $30,000 is available in matching grants to support local tree programs. A request
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11/22/16
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A veteran's account Frank Fielding, a World War II veteran who was recalled for the Korean Conflict, spoke to kindergarten and first grade students at St. Kevin School on Nov. 10 about his service, his duties in the Navy, and how he advanced in rank.
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11/22/16
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There’s no question that a hospital is a vital community resource. When you think about hospitals, though, you probably think about the medical staff that fills them, and most likely not the …
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Julie Tremaine
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11/22/16
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Helping women find strength and dignity in their hospital garb
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By Amanda M. Grosvenor
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11/22/16
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Turkeys from local farms are raised humanely, free to roam green pastures, and are fed well.
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By Kemill Logarta
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11/22/16
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To the editor,
On Aug. 11, the Bristol Phoenix published a letter I had written concerning the investigation of state Rep. and 2015 Independence Day Parade Chief Marshal Raymond …
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11/22/16
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Fatima T. Avila, Principal of Martin Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2016-2017 First Quarter. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, "Summa Cum Laude" (all …
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11/22/16
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Get refreshed! Treat yourself after a long, cold February.
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Kathleen Hilton
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11/21/16
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Water Authority work on Metacom Avenue has come to a close and should be wrapping up Monday evening, news that couldn’t come soon enough for construction-weary drivers, especially those …
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By Patrick Luce
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11/21/16
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By MERI R. KENNEDY The Rhode Island Dream Center hosted the annual Homeless Awareness Day at Praise Tabernacle Church, located at 330 Park Ave., Cranston, on Nov. 5. The event, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offered those in need a meal and entertainment,
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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11/21/16
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To the Editor: It is with the deepest appreciation that I write this letter thanking you and Charlie Hall for supporting me and everyone's First Amendment right of free speech without the fear of intimidation. I've received an inhuman level of attacks by
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11/21/16
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By MERI R. KENNEDY Shane McDonough of Cranston is a lacrosse player. At 13 years old, he is a student at Providence Country Day School. He is also a member of the Schaghticoke tribe on his mother's side. Recently, McDonough's heritage and sports pursuits
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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11/21/16
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Playoff parade Students, faculty, alumni of Cranston High School East held a rally on the steps of the high school and listened to featured speakers encouraging the football team prior playoff game against Portsmouth on Nov. 11. Featured speakers were
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11/21/16
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Come with me, and you’ll be, in a store of pure imagination...
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By Kim Tingle
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11/21/16
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Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) once again presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
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By Erin Balsa
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11/21/16
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The Cranston West girls' volleyball team was ousted in the Division I quarterfinals on Thursday night, falling at No. 2 Coventry, 3-0. After the Oakers handed the Falcons a 25-13 defeat in the first set, the Falcons battled
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By Matt Metcalf
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11/21/16
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On Monday evening, Richard Denningham stood on the platform of a ladder overlooking the stage of the Pilgrim High School auditorium. He surveyed lighting, sets and gave instructions to the students with him. This was the first dress
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By Tessa Roy
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11/21/16
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A new kind of vodka make Newport home
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Keith Andrade
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11/21/16
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The Cranston East girls' volleyball team has rarely found its back against the wall this season, compiling an undefeated record to this point, but Tolman gave the 'Bolts all they could handle. The Tigers stole
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By Jacob Marrocco
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11/21/16
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Kenneth Smith, a retired Navy veteran, loved those in the military who served this country. He was the perfect man for the volunteer job of helping start and run the lounge for members of the military, veterans and their families at T.F.
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By John Howell
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11/21/16
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