Opinion
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The final resting place of a family that helped found Warwick got a little help from a community that deeply cares about the city's history. Historical Cemetery 107, where many members of the Holden family were laid to rest, was in rough
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By Tessa Roy
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10/5/16
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As the start to the new school year gets closer, John McCarthy is reflecting on the successes of his first year as chair of the Cranston Educational Advisory Board (CEAB) and looking ahead. The group meets monthly all year long to discuss
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By Jen Cowart
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10/5/16
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Library to hold Passport Day The Cranston Public Library will hold its annual Passport Day on Saturday, Oct. 8. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at the Central Library between 2 p.m. and 5 pm.
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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10/5/16
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“It’s exciting to see someone stringing up their guitar for the first time. It’s like something is being born.â€
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Bob Curley
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10/5/16
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State House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello told reporters Tuesday that former state Rep. Ray Gallison will be charged with embezzlement in Massachusetts, a claim his spokesperson later rescinded, …
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10/4/16
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By PETE FONTAINE What was once going to be a lacrosse field at the entrance to the Johnston Soccer Complex off Atwood Avenue will now be a state-of-the-art indoor recreation facility, for which Mayor Joseph Polisena and town officials ceremonially broke
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/4/16
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Ward 5 Councilman Ed Ladouceur, left, who faced Republican candidate Danny Hall in the 2012 election, endorsed his former opponent as a candidate for the School Committee this week. Ladouceur said he talked with Hall and he has the"
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10/4/16
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Bishop Hendricken High School added seven to its Hall of Fame at an on-campus induction ceremony Sunday.
“Through time, talent and treasure, all of this year’s inductees have made significant …
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10/4/16
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Johnston Planning Board
September 6, 2016
Agenda
The Johnston Planning Board regular monthly meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at the Johnston Senior Center …
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10/4/16
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According to information provided by the school administration, almost 90 percent of Warwick's 897 teachers would make more than $79,000 - and some with longevity and coaching stipends more than $100,000 a year - under the contract
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By John Howell
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10/4/16
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The day following his selection as the man to rebuild passenger traffic to the levels they were in 2005, if not exceed them, Iftikhar Ahmad was quoting Socrates and sharing his personal quandary as to whether he should introduce a dog to
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By John Howell
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10/4/16
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Steel sculptures crafted by local artists Jim Lawton, Isabel Mattia and Jerry Ehrlich are on display as a part of Steel ‘N’ Space, Tiverton Four Corners’ 2016 Outdoor Sculpture Park
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By Kimberly Meneo
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10/4/16
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In 1975, the biggest heist in the history of the area happened right here in Providence.
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By Tony Pacitti
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10/4/16
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Locals already know it, but now it’s official: Downtown Warren really is a great neighborhood.
The American Planning Association has named Warren as one the United State’s five …
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10/4/16
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In 1975, the biggest heist in the history of the area happened right here in Providence.
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By Tony Pacitti
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10/4/16
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After years of setting empty, what was once a shopping destination for Rhode Islanders - the Midland Mall, to later become the Rhode Island Mall - has a tenant. On Friday, Mayor Scott Avedisian cut the ribbon to officially open Burlington
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By John Howell
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10/4/16
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An iconic archway to the past and future has finally been restored to its full glory. For decades, the 60 foot tall Rocky Point Arch has stood as a proud sentinel overlooking Narragansett Bay. One of 11 General Foods Peace Through"
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By Tim Forsberg
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10/4/16
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A Providence-born author named a finalist for National Book Award in Fiction
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Barry Fain
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10/3/16
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An East Side elementary school welcomes a new principal
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Jill Davidson
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10/3/16
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Monday, Jan. 26
A barking dog complaint came in from Cutler Street.
An Orchard Avenue resident reported an abandoned bicycle.
Someone driving down Miller Street shouted racial profanities at …
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10/3/16
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A group of poets gathered together on Sept. 8 to discuss poetry, just as they have for years. This time, however, their gathering was extra special. The poets from the West Bay Residential Services collaborative poetry group were gathering
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By Jen Cowart
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10/3/16
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“Everyone can paint†is the philosophy that drives A Splash of Color.
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By Tori Hitchiner
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10/3/16
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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 …
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10/3/16
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To the editor:
After attending the school committee meeting on Sept. 7, I feel that our school committee thinks they have an unlimited check book.
As I sat and listened to the amount of …
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10/3/16
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Father Nathan Ricci didn’t consider entering the priesthood when he was younger.
“I wanted to be an architect, or a teacher, or a lawyer, or even a politician,†he said.
Father Ricci said …
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By Andrew Dooley
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10/3/16
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