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Winter Farmers Markets Offer Variety of Local Products
From South County to Aquidneck Island to the northwest corner of the state, Rhode Islanders now have six winter farmers’ markets available where they can purchase a wide variety of locally-grown and...
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URI's Dooley: Football 'Fixable,' Commuter Rail Needed, In-State Numbers Lower
URI President David Dooley told members of the press Wednesday morning that the university's football program – coming off an 0-11 season – "has a problem and we're going to fix it." Dooley stopped...
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OMG PD: Footloose, Lucky Dog
Dog Survives 11-Miles While Wedged in Car Grille If ever there was a dog that deserved the name Lucky, it would be this poodle. According to East Providence police, the little pup (named Suzie)...
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Doing Eighty-Five In A Fifty-Five Mile An Hour Zone
I dragged my tired butt out of bed at 5:45 this morning and believe me, when I say dragged; I mean that quite literally. I am not now nor have I ever been a morning person. I always get up fairly...
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Five Things You Need To Know Today, December 3
Community Blood Drive: Be a hero a donate blood today! The Rhode Island Blood Center will be holding a drive today at Maple Root Baptist Church's Fellowship Hall (150 Harkney Hill Rd.), from 5-8 p.m....
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Carpentry Students Learn Skills Through Community and Charitable Projects
How often are teenagers given the opportunity to add an addition to a family home, construct a two-story lighthouse-shaped playhouse or build a gazebo that can comfortably fit more than a dozen...
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CVS Caremark Downtown 5K Celebrates $63,500 Raised For Area Charities
CVS honored about 150 people, including high school track coaches and runners, for volunteer work at the CVS Caremark 5K Sept. 16 and athleticism at the company's Woonsocket headquarters Thursday...
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Local Dignitaries, Residents Join RIDOT at Laurel Ave. Bridge Rededication...
Federal, state and local political figures, dignitaries and residents joined officials from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on Monday morning to rededicate the Laurel Avenue...
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Residents Host Fundraiser to Save Santa's Central Coventry Visit
After learning that the Central Coventry Fire District may not be able to escort Santa Claus on his annual neighborhood visits this year, two Coventry residents have organized a community event in...
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Artic Mission to Hold 8th Annual Christmas Toy Days
On December 8 and 9, the Artic Mission will hold its 8th Annual Christmas Toy Days to benefit local children in need. According to Executive Director Charlie Nault, the event provides five or six...
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Five Things You Need To Know Today, December 4
CPL Drop-In Games: Children are invited to visit the Coventry Public Library's Youth Services Department from 3-5 p.m. to play board games with other library friends. Select a game from the list, ask...
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Conway Christmas Display Decks the Halls, House and Yard for Charity
The Christmas season is alive and well at Joey Conway's home thanks to his festive collection of lights, figures and decorations that adorn the front yard and driveway of 265 Maple Valley Road. Joey,...
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Letter: My Position Regarding Central Coventry Fire District
Dear Editor, It is time to shut down Central Coventry Fire District. Taxpayer’s meeting Monday, Dec. 10th at Coventry High School. In my opinion, we are in this fiscal disaster because of dirty...
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Deadline to Vote on Facebook Privacy Changes Ends Monday
This week may be your last opportunity to vote on proposed privacy changes on Facebook. The social media site has opened up polls for users to vote on a number of policy updates to the site's...
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BankRI Hires Coventry Resident As Senior Vice President
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) announced Tuesday that it has hired Coventry resident Tom Fitzgerald as Senior Vice President, Team Leader in their Commercial Banking Division. Tom joins BankRI’s already...
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Five Things You Need To Know Today, December 5
Coventry Christmas Tree Lighting: Join the festivities this evening at the 23rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Coventry Community Center! The event begins at 5:45 p.m., just in time for...
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Local Boy Scout Troop Hosts Christmas Tree Stand Fundraiser
As its primary fundraiser of the year, Troop 31 Crompton has once again opened its annual Christmas tree stand at 1522 Main St., West Warwick, next to Roch's Market. The stand is operated by the...
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Public Education Foundation Strives to Enhance Learning Experience
Members of the Coventry Public Education Foundation (CPEF) have spent the past two years working to organize fundraisers, community events and grant opportunities for educators in order to enrich the...
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