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Fifth through eighth grade students at St. John the Evangelist School assembled in the gym to listen to a Presidential Debate with eighth grade student Kelsey Feyler as Barack Obama, and Zach Forget as John McCain. Their classmate, Devan Hunter chaired the debate as the Moderator. 5 fifth grade students started the debate voicing concerns [...]

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This picture is of Theresa and Marian, Residents of Pond Home, getting in the spirit of Halloween at Pond Home’s Annual Halloween Party.

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  You are welcome to submit photos of your neighborhood Trick or Treaters. We will publish all of them.

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I had the occasion the other night to watch the candidate statements on Fall River Cable TV and credit those who took the time and showed enough interest to appear on the program.
It is a good opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves to the voters and hear, if only briefly, about their qualifications, background and [...]

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Troops 306 and 933 of Pawtucket hosted a visitor recently. Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello from Channel 12 attended our meeting on September 30 and brought along the Pinpoint Weather Mobile for an afternoon of fun and learning. The Girl Scouts listened to her presentation, and learned about weather prediction, including the equipment used for doing so. [...]

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On December 11, 12 and 13, join The State Ballet of Rhode Island in celebrating its 49th performing season opening with a Rhode Island tradition, Herci Marsden’s “Coppelia,” an enchanting love story of a dancing doll. Whether you’re introducing someone special to this unique family event or experiencing it for the very first time, this [...]

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I grew up in a household that had a lot of rules. Some were solely for the human members who lived in the house, were the guidelines for proper and acceptable behavior set down by my parents; and following them was the sure way to stay out of trouble. Others were designed for those of [...]

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I usually spend my lunch time taking a brisk walk with the dog. I also spend my before breakfast and after dinner time walking the dog. I know that the Attleboro Y has walking programs. I would guess many Y’s offer similar programs. Most of the times when I decided to get in shape, something [...]

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To the Editor:
The citizens of the Bristol District will have the opportunity, on November 4, to vote and re-elect Scott Brown to the Massachusetts State Senate.
I have had the privilege of working alongside Scott Brown, for the past six years in his role as State Senator, representing our joint communities of North Attleboro and Attleboro. [...]

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Experience the magic of The Polar Express in the Blackstone River Valley! Inspired by the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, the Blackstone Valley Polar Express leaves from the Ann & Hope in Cumberland. Dates and time of departure are November 8, 9, 15, 16, and 23 at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. The [...]

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