Computer centralization for all state agencies at heart of Newberry bill Brian C. Newberry STATE HOUSE – The familiar adage, “if you build it, they will come” is taking on new meaning with the introduction of new legislation to encourage all state departments get on board with existing money and time-saving technology. Rep. Brian C. [...]

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Gallery 4 of Tiverton 4 Corners is pleased to present the first exhibit of Harry Nadler’s work since a solo show at New York’s David Findlay Gallery in 2006. This remarkable retrospective of work done by one of the great abstract expressionists of the last century begins with an opening reception on Saturday, July 25 [...]

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PAWTUCKET – Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island’s Pediatric Unit accepted a generous donation from two eighth grade students from Joseph Jenks Junior High School in Pawtucket. As part of a community service project for one of their classes, Miriam Cardenas and Jocelyn Pacheco, both 14 years-old, collected new books, stuffed animals, canned goods and other [...]

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The Pawtucket Family YMCA, with the support of the City of Pawtucket, is operating a “Learn to Swim” Program at Vets Pool this summer. The Vets Pool is located at the Fairlawn Family Recreation Complex on Smithfield Avenue in Pawtucket. The curriculum will focus on non-swimmers and beginners while teaching them basic swim skills and [...]

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, August 14, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Rumblestrip, with Nat Hewitt, Liza Constable, and Glen Loper. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $8. For information, [...]

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Fur Seals Will Find New Home on Boston Harbor and Innovative Role in Teaching Children Healthy Habits Cordova is a 12-year-old, 80-pound adult female Northern fur seal who is a part of the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center, opening July 1 at the New England Aquarium in Boston. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, [...]

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Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts announced today that she will seek re-election, pledging to use her position to make health care affordable for every Rhode Islander. “National health care reform is happening now and will not wait for Rhode Island to be ready to respond. As President Obama and Congress develop national health care reform, I [...]

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RIDOC Correctional Officer Michael LaPlume of Warwick says he hasn’t seen anything like the camaraderie and support he’s witnessed since deciding to launch the Correctional Officers Search and Rescue (COSAR) Team about a year ago. Designed to assist in woodland searches for missing or lost children, Alzheimers patients, or even hikers and hunters who lose [...]

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Front row (l. to r.): Coach Paul Petit, Brenna Levesque, Andrea Luisi, Mary McBride, Ally Larson, Lindsay Petit. Middle row (l. to r.): Emily Truesdale, Kaitlyn Clement, Stevie-Rae Travers, Sam Laliberte, Megan Huppee, Kaileigh Petit, Alexis Sangermano. Back row (l. to r.): Coach Darin Laliberte and Manager Steve Truesdale. The RI Thunder 10U Team won [...]

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Seekonk Library is pleased to announce that Pumpernickel Puppets will be the guest performance for Family Night on Monday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. Z-2000, the “light up” Space Robot, will make a special guest appearance during this show.  This program is free and is open to the public.  It has been generously sponsored by [...]

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