RI's bet on Schilling shines light on Chafee - Atlanta Journal Constitution


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RI's bet on Schilling shines light on Chafee
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By DAVID KLEPPER AP PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island's gamble on former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company may be in jeopardy, but it could pay political dividends to Gov. Lincoln Chafee, who has vowed to protect a state investment in ...
RI Gov. says Schilling company's woes a 'tragedy' Boston.com
Rhode Island vetting whether Curt Schilling can get tax credits Boston Herald
38 Studios may miss out on tax credits Providence Eyewitness News

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Firefighters Lose as Rising Pensions Spur Broken Promises - BusinessWeek

Firefighters Lose as Rising Pensions Spur Broken Promises
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By Michael McDonald on May 24, 2012 It has been more than 20 years since Gilbert McLaughlin ran the fire department in Providence, Rhode Island. Yet the former chief stands to be biggest loser as the capital of the smallest US state flirts with ...

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Annual lecture named for Pell to be held - Boston.com

Annual lecture named for Pell to be held
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PROVIDENCE, RI—Providence Mayor Angel Taveras (tuh-VEHR'-us) is hosting the annual Senator Pell Lecture on Arts & Humanities. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday evening at the Pell Chafee (CHAY'-fee) Performance Center and is entitled ...

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RI Gov. says Schilling's company "stonewalling" - Boston.com


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RI Gov. says Schilling's company "stonewalling"
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PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island's governor says former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company has been less than forthcoming about its financial health. Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) says Tuesday that "stonewalling" by 38 Studios has made ...
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RI's big bet on Curt Schilling raises questions CBS News
Schilling meets with RI officials over 38 Studios woes NECN
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Occupy to camp out in Providence for Netroots - Boston.com

Occupy to camp out in Providence for Netroots
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PROVIDENCE, RI—Occupy Providence is planning a four-day "sidewalk occupation" to coincide with the Netroots Nation conference being staged in Rhode Island's capital. Activists are planning to camp out on the sidewalk outside the Rhode Island ...

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RI House to vote on Woonsocket tax - Boston.com

RI House to vote on Woonsocket tax
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PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island lawmakers are scheduled to debate a proposed tax hike on property owners in Woonsocket intended to help that city close a $10 million budget shortfall. The House is expected to take up the legislation Thursday.
RI lawmakers say state receiver could help Woonsocket resolve financial problems The Republic

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Providence police investigate shooting after apparent botched robbery | The ... - The Republic


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Providence police investigate shooting after apparent botched robbery | The ...
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AP PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence police say a 23-year-old man has been shot in what appears to be a botched robbery. Police tell the Providence Journal (http://bit.ly/KSdqnP ) the victim was shot in the lower back at about 11:30 pm on Wednesday.
Providence police investigating late-night shooting The Providence Journal
WPRI named news station of the year Providence Business News

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ABC6 - Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, Weather101-year-old man killed ... - WLNE-TV (ABC6)

ABC6 - Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, Weather101-year-old man killed ...
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Entertainment News from AP Entertainment News from AP AP National News VideoMore>> Deputies: Fla. mom fatally shot her 4 children then herself; 3 returned to house after fleeingMore >> Deputies: Fla. mom fatally shot her 4 children then herself; ...

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Convict sought return of pension contributions - Boston.com

Convict sought return of pension contributions
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PROVIDENCE, RI—Providence's Retirement Board has turned down a request from a police officer convicted of rape who had asked the city to return all the money he had contributed to his pension. The Providence Journal reports (http://bit.ly/KS91RW) that ...
Disgraced cops want pension money back Providence Eyewitness News

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RI bill aims to keep foster children in own school - Boston.com


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RI bill aims to keep foster children in own school
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PROVIDENCE, RI—Legislation heading to a vote in Rhode Island is intended to prevent foster children from being moved from one school to another. The Senate education committee is scheduled to vote on the bill Wednesday. The measure would direct child ...
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