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Lawsuit against governor gets Lynch off the hook

Projo Politics Blog — February 09, 2010

By Steve Peoples PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Attorney General Patrick Lynch may have been bailed out last week when cities and towns sued the governor for refusing to release more than $30 million in local aid. The night before Woonsocket filed... »

Department of Health Cannon Building Remains Closed to Public

RI.gov — February 09, 2010

The Cannon Building of the Rhode Island Department of Health HEALTH at 3 Capitol Hill in Providence will remain closed to the public on Tuesday, February 9 due to flooding from burst pipes of the building's chiller. Cosmetology exams scheduled for Tues... »

Football Season Ends, Political Season Begins

Cranston Style — February 09, 2010

Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis released Rhode Island’s official 2010 Election Calendar this morning. The calendar includes a detailed list of dates in the 2010 races for offices ranging from town council to Governor of Rhode Island to the U.S. Hous... »

Providence, R.I., police captain named to head Dartmouth department

SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines — February 09, 2010

DARTMOUTH — The Select Board voted unanimously tonight to appoint Providence Police Capt. Timothy Lee as its new police chief. »

Best Bars in Providence: St. Patrick's Day

The Providence Life — February 09, 2010

In search of the best bars and a great night out this March 17th? Look no further than St. Patrick's Day in Providence: THE place to kick off your best St. Patty's day yet.  The Providencelife.com has come up with a list of its favorite spots to ensure... »

Providence police captain named to head Dartmouth department

SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines — February 09, 2010

DARTMOUTH — The Select Board voted unanimously Monday night to appoint Providence Police Capt. Timothy M. Lee as its new police chief, saying he is "a good fit" for the town and the community. »

Unity Regained

Tuttle SVC — February 09, 2010

Unity Station – 9UY4-H – Providence:Then Karn steps forward, just enough to stand out from those around him, and raises both arms commanding attention. “Brothers, Sisters, Warriors of the Ushra’Khan, we are stand once again in Unity Station!”A rapturou... »

Block Schedule & NECAP Scores in Providence

Tuttle SVC — February 09, 2010

Here's a list of Providence high schools, from high to low aggregate scores on the 2009 NECAP. Schools that had block scheduling in the 2008 - 2009 school year (the test is given in October) are in bold italic:ClassicalFeinsteinE-CubedHope ArtsPAISCent... »

Today in history: Execution date set for killer

Projo 7 to 7 News Blog — February 09, 2010

By Thomas J. MorganOn the local front: A year ago today: Governor Carcieri announces the promotion of Department of Human Services Director Gary Alexander to oversee four state departments as secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Servic... »

Tuesday's Providence Journal front page

7 to 7: Rhode Island's breaking news blog — February 09, 2010

By Jack Perry »