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In thinking about this column for today, I was preparing to address the issue of looming bankruptcy for Providence, as everything I have seen and heard of late about Mayor Taveras’ attempts to …
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John Hazen White Jr.
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6/7/12
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WAS CHAFEE'S MOUTH PARTLY TO BLAME? There certainly appears to be plenty of blame to spread among the individuals and organizations that were involved in approving and later monitoring the …
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Lonnie Barham
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6/7/12
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My father didn’t understand the problem – or maybe he did.
At 95 years old, he doesn’t do much cooking. He can manage coffee and toast but there’s no need for an oven.
But Marge, who …
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John Howell
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6/5/12
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WE GOT WHAT WE PAID FOR WITH EDC: How many of us remember when Governor Carcieri conducted a nationwide search in 2009 for a new director for the Economic Development Corporation? How many of us …
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Lonnie Barham
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5/31/12
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Robert W. MacNaught in a portrait taken during …
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Ken MacNaught told the story with such detail that it was hard to imagine it happened in 1959:
Ken remembered it was the last race of the Wednesday night sailing series and he and his brother …
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John Howell
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5/29/12
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132 views
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Legislators on Smith Hill are hard at work passing bills that Governor Chafee is dutifully signing into law, but discussion and debate on the governor's all-important budget proposals for the next …
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John Hazen White, Jr.
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5/29/12
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81 views
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WARWICK'S BUDGET PROPOSAL: At first blush, the budget for next fiscal year submitted by Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian appears to be reasonable. It addresses critical components of good municipal …
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Lonnie Barham
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5/24/12
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29 views
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In the early colonial period the bitterness and quarrels continued, resulting in giving the Massachusetts Bay colony a foothold in Narragansett Bay. It also resulted in Roger Williams going to …
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Don D'Amato
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5/24/12
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"What’s for dessert?”
It’s not a question only a 5-year-old would ask, although at that age it can be especially important.
Ted gave Sydney an option.
“Finish your hamburger and …
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John Howell
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5/22/12
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27 views
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WAR MEMORIAL BILL: A bill has been introduced that would designate the controversial Woonsocket war memorial as "secular." First, the resolution lies not with legislative action but, instead, with …
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Lonnie Barham
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5/17/12
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15 views
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