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Fitch U.S. Muni Surveillance: Woonsocket, Rhode Island GOs Downgraded to 'A-'; Outlook to Negative (Business Wire)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:47:00 GMT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings has downgraded the rating on Woonsocket, RI's approximately $119 million of outstanding general obligation

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Cinematic Road Trip: Connecticut and Rhode Island (Intelligent Travel)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Once again, I find myself in a position that may be insulting to some people. At times it’s harsh generalizations. At other times, it’s pointing out a lousy movie or two. But like the Dakotas , and Vermont and New Hampshire , this insult is combining Connecticut together with Rhode Island in one column. Anyone who lives in Connecticut or Rhode Island would be well within their rights...

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Man Discovers Skull of Early Man in Rhode Island! Erm...not. (I Ain't Afraid of No Daleks)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:42:16 GMT

A nutjob in the state of Rhode Island has been sending "archeological finds" to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., that he'd been digging up from his back garden. Here is the Smithsonian's very courteous response to the gentleman's "finds:" Smithsonian Institute 207 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20078 Dear Mr. Williams: Thank you for your latest submission to the Institute,...

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Sprink Tech Company Expands Fire Sprinkler Services in Rhode Island (myspace.com)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:38:11 GMT

Sprink Tech Company, Inc., a leading provider of sprinkler systems for educational, commercial, residential and retail clients throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire has recently expanded their service area to Rhode Island. Sprink Tech has been designing and installing fire sprinkler systems for developers, owners and general contractors of residential apartment complexes; industrial buildings;...

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On the route to Cape Cod - Providence, Rhode Island, United States (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:10:58 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Providence, Rhode Island, United States Not too much to comment on today as it was a travel day towards Cape Cod and we have no pictures related to it. We again had a late sleep in (we are still recovering sleep after months of travelling and sleeping in noisy and dirty hotels) and a large breakfast in our room. We bought a small cooler and keep it fresh with...

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AP Video: South Dakota and Rhode Island--Worst Seats in the House in Denver (S.D. Watch)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:05:03 GMT

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2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Jack Reed, US Senator, Rhode Island (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:04:07 GMT

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2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Jack Reed, US Senator, Rhode Island (PR News Wire )

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:00:00 GMT

DENVER, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Jack Reed at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, August 27, 2008: (Logo: ) Scheduled for delivery: August 27, 2008 - 6:00-7:00 pm MT EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY The Honorable Jack Reed Democratic National Convention Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Remarks as Prepared...

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As Labor Day weekend arrives, teacher talks continuing (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:12:05 GMT

Labor Day weekend is almost here -- and a few Rhode Island school districts are on the verge of weekend labors to try to reach contracts with teachers' unions. In Burrillville, a negotiation session was slated for 5 p.m. today....

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Holiday weekend: Mostly clear, music in the air (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:52:04 GMT

The weather for the long Labor Day weekend looks good on Sunday and Monday, but we'll need to get past tomorrow, which brings a chance of rain. A high of 79 degrees is forecast for tomorrow. Highs are expected to...

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Healthy Inspirations LLC Consolidating Corporate Office to West Coast (Red Orbit )

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:00:53 GMT

CORONADO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy Inspirations LLC, the women's weight loss/fitness franchise system, announced today that it is consolidating all operations from the Wakefield, Rhode Island office to the Coronado, California office effective immediately.

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RI diocese pays $1.3M to settle abuse claims (Boston Globe)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:42:21 GMT

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence will pay $1.3 million to four people who claimed they were abused by priests.

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R.I. lawyer disbarred in wake of $2.5M theft from clients (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:12:32 GMT

By Edward Fitzpatrick Journal staff writer A Cranston lawyer who handles real estate closings has been disbarred, the state's chief disciplinary counsel said today, after admitting to stealing more than $2.5 million from homeowners who were refinancing or buying new...

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Today's front page: R.I. delegates react to Obama speech (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:12:19 GMT

Today's front page features coverage of the Democratic National Convention, including reaction by the Rhode Island delegation to the acceptance speech from Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama. Download a copy of the front page in .pdf format....

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URI football season about to start (Boston Globe)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:20:30 GMT

A new era in University of Rhode Island football is about to start. The Rams open the 2008 season at home on Saturday against non-league foe Monmouth.

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Closing for lane shift work at Rt. 95's Exit 8 tonight (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:32:20 GMT

Drivers should expect Route 95 north lane closings beginning at 11 tonight as the state Department of Transportation puts down new stripes at Exit 8 -- part of planned repair work on a damaged bridge. The new stripes will shift...

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Providence diocese settles 4 cases alleging priest abuse (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:51:55 GMT

By Tom Mooney Journal staff writer Three lingering cases of alleged priest sex abuse that forced the Diocese of Providence to open some of its decades-old secret files concerning allegations of clergy misconduct, have been settled in principle, lawyer says....

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Smithfield school bd. to vote on teachers' pact Tuesday (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:12:32 GMT

SMITHFIELD -- The School Committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a tentative contract agreement reached by its negotiators and the town's teachers union, school and union officials said today. Representatives from both sides said they were holding off...

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Twin River, lenders unlikely to meet refinancing deadline (Providence Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:12:32 GMT

by Paul Grimaldi Journal staff writer The owner of the Twin River slot parlor is unlikely to reach a new financing deal with its lenders before the current one expires at the end of the day, according to a slot...

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Re: Sarah Palin (Anchor Rising)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:33:31 GMT

Since Matt Jerzyk of Rhode Island’s Future has said it as directly as anyone, and since there’s no doubting his sincere belief that Barack Obama is eminently qualified to hold the office of President, I’ll use his reaction as an...

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