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THORNTON
38% of Vets teachers call in sick, all classes covered
Was it the blue flu, “stress” as union president Darlene Netcoh suggests, or just the alignment of the stars? Whatever it was, when 33 Veterans Junior High School teachers called in sick … more
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McLAUGHLIN
From overtime to over staffed
The city administration started an 18-week academy for fire recruits knowing that possibly more recruits could graduate than there were jobs in the department. And that's what happened. A class of 24 graduated, giving the department eight more
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Karly Evans is a three sport athlete in field hockey, basketball, and softball. She works hard in the classroom and attains good grades. She is well-liked and well respected by her teachers and her peers. Karly is a school leader and she epitomizes Pilgrim pride. She is a great example of a quality student-athlete at Pilgrim High School.
This week's Warwick Star Students!
Elementary school stars shine Cedar Hill Principal Dr. Colleen Mercurio K - Eliana Zimmer 1 - Andrew LaMunyon 2 - Carlin Russell 3 - Brady Fales 4 - John Maynard 5 - Lauren … more
Winman students earn first quarter honors
The following Winman Junior High School students earned honors for the first quarter: Grade 7 High Honors Mijanielle Achille, Elizabeth Adeyefa, Ama Akoto, Ethar Al Tekreeti, Bryce Barker, William Beagan, Marie Bonynge, Lily Bouley, Kendall Brooks, more
Empire Loan & Empire Guitars
As we continue to emerge out of the Great Recession there are many who still need a quick short-term loan. Pawnbroking services at Empire Loan can help you get cash in hand quickly, and with their … more
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Meet RI's New Poet Laureate, Tina Cane
Tina Cane of Rumford has become the sixth poet laureate of Rhode Island more
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7 Holiday Traditions and 1 Way to Escape the Holiday Hustle
Get some visions of sugar plums in your head more
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Concert Review: K.Flay, Warpaint and Joseph
Rocking out at Lupo's to benefit Girls Rock! RI more
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AutoWerks
It was at a neighbor’s party that Bob Moreau of AutoWerks was first introduced as the “Car Whisperer.” He got a laugh from it, but the name seems to have stuck with him. After all, how would … more
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Trinity Repertory Company is putting on its 40th production of A Christmas Carol
19 Ways to Celebrate the Most Festive Time of Year in Rhode Island
Get into the spirit of the season with these holiday suggestions more
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South County Trumpet Player Manuel Morales Can’t Slow Down
"Why do I play the trumpet? Because it led the band, because I wanted to be the loudest.” more
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Capitol-izing on Education
A Washington Close Up for two high schoolers more
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The Legendary John Allmark Jazz Orchestra Finds a New Home at The Met
After the closing of Bovi's Tavern (RIP) the much-loved jazz orchestra has taken up residency in Pawtucket more
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Pianist Alissa Musto starts at Harvard this month
A Rehoboth-Born Music Prodigy
A local pianist takes her talents to Harvard this fall more
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DiLullo
School Report Card
It was a year of changes and advancements in the Johnston School District, and Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo, Jr. is optimistic about the future of the town's nearly 3,200 students while recognizing that there are challenges ahead. more
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PROUD PAIR: Elise Carlson and Steve Merolla are among the many Johnston Historical Society members who have taken an active role over the years to clean up the town’s historical cemeteries.
Citizens and Historical Society volunteers clean cemeteries
By PETE FONTAINE Although the previous day's rain and high winds resulted in a smaller crew, five Citizens Bank staffers and two members of the Johnston Historical Society (JHS) met Tuesday to clean up Cemetery No. 21, the Gov. Samuel Ward King Cemetery more
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State asked to review special ed
By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Scott Avedisian and Superintendent Philip Thornton have jointly requested the state Department of Education conduct an expedited" review of the district's special education program "to assure that our work is aligned with" more
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Teachers directed to use electronic grading
By JOHN HOWELL Parents of secondary school students will have electronic access to their children's grades beginning next week if teachers abide by a memo issued to teachers Monday by Superintendent Philip Thornton. The action comes following a Superior more
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TOO MUCH, TOO SOON: City Solicitor Peter Ruggiero speaks with representatives from other parties to the Kent County Water Authority request for a more than 14 percent rate increase prior to Wednesday’s hearing before the Public Utilities Commission. The city opposes the increase on the basis it is too much, too soon.
14% Kent County Water increase `too much,' says mayor
By JOHN HOWELL With Warwick customers of the Kent County Water Authority already paying nearly twice what Warwick Water Division customers pay, the city objected yesterday to Kent County's request for rate increases that would boost bills by more than 14 more
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Rhode Island's Best Female Vocalist
Barrington’s Becky Chace has been compared to blues legends like Bonnie Raitt  more
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In The Know on the East Side
From crime to RISD's $8 million face-lift, get the low-down on this month's East Side happenings more
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Cars, goat cheese, baby seats and cleaning products on recall lists
Each week the Personal Injury Law Offices of d’Oliviera & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that they feel the public should be … more
A Scottish Native Brings the Sound of the Old Country to Bristol
"It is a universal language. You can immediately connect and start playing in a session with someone who knows an Irish or Scottish tune." more
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Schools of Thought
RI public schools incorporate a new, standardized curriculum more
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SMOOTH STREET, ROUGH WALK: Chris Carbone walks his dog on Board Street. Sidewalks there as well as in other parts of Edgewood are showing the effects of tree roots and lack of attention for years.
Shared cost sidewalk replacement program has few takers
Despite a cost-sharing program available since July 1, residents see little improvement in the city's sidewalks. The Sidewalk Replacement Cost Sharing Program, provides financial incentive for homeowners, but not more
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