RI's bet on Schilling shines light on Chafee - CBS News


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RI's bet on Schilling shines light on Chafee
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PROVIDENCE, RIRhode 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 the company that he ...
RI vetting whether Schilling can get tax credits Boston.com
Rhode Island vetting whether Curt Schilling can get tax credits Boston Herald
RI Gov. Chafee says troubles facing Schilling's game company a "tragedy" for state The Republic
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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, RIRhode 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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Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage in West Warwick, Rhode Island - MarketWatch (press release)

Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage in West Warwick, Rhode Island
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WEST WARWICK, RI, May 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE wireless network, recently activated new 4G LTE service in West Warwick, Rhode Island. This private investment further expands 4G LTE coverage ...

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Viola Davis to address students at RI alma mater - Boston.com


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Viola Davis to address students at RI alma mater
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CENTRAL FALLS, RI—Viola Davis is addressing graduating seniors at the high school in the struggling Rhode Island city where she grew up. The Academy Award nominee is expected to speak to Central Falls High School's class of 2012 on Thursday morning.
Rhode Island College to hold reception for actress Viola Davis The Republic
Viola Davis to raise cash for RI school Providence Eyewitness News
RIC to hold reception for Oscar nominee, RIC graduate, Viola Davis The Providence Journal
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RI's big bet on Curt Schilling raises questions - BusinessWeek


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RI's big bet on Curt Schilling raises questions
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By DAVID KLEPPER In 2010, the man who'd helped Boston win its first World Series in more than 80 years came to Rhode Island promising the job-starved state something even better: hundreds of good jobs, millions of dollars in tax revenue and a foothold ...
RI Gov. says Schilling's company "stonewalling" Boston.com
RI governor says Schilling's company has laid off workers CBSSports.com
RI Strikes Out On Ex-Pitcher's Video Game Venture North Country Public Radio
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RI attorney general to decide soon on Landmark - Boston.com


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RI attorney general to decide soon on Landmark
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PROVIDENCE, RIRhode Island's attorney general is continuing to review the proposed sale of financially-troubled Landmark Health Systems Inc. to a for-profit Massachusetts hospital group. A spokeswoman for Attorney General Peter Kilmartin says a ...
R.I. health director approves sale of Landmark Medical Center The Providence Journal
RI health director OKs hospital deal WSLS
NEW: Landmark, Rehabilitation Hospital Acquisition Moves Forward GoLocalProv
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RI Senate votes to repeal sightseeing sales tax - BusinessWeek


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RI Senate votes to repeal sightseeing sales tax
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The Rhode Island Senate has voted to remove a sales tax on package tours and sightseeing trips less than one year after they voted to impose it. The Senate voted 36-to-0 Tuesday in favor of making tickets for such events exempt from the sales tax.
RI bill aims to keep foster children in own school Boston.com
RI Senate to vote on ending sightseeing sales tax CBS News
Senate Nixes Tax on Tours Patch.com

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Former Rhode Island Credit Union Forms Mutual Holding Company - Credit Union Times

Former Rhode Island Credit Union Forms Mutual Holding Company
Credit Union Times
By David Morrison Depositors at Coastway Community Bank, a $310 million bank in Cranston, RI, that used to be Coastway Community Credit Union, have approved the bank's formation of a mutual holding company. The bank announced that 94% of more than 2000 ...

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US Supreme Court asked to delay RI prisoner case - Boston.com


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US Supreme Court asked to delay RI prisoner case
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PROVIDENCE, RI—The US Supreme Court has been asked to delay the surrender of a Rhode Island inmate at the center of tug-of-war between Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'fee) and federal prosecutors over a possible death-penalty prosecution.
Court nixes appeal on grant program, Watson calls it "favor factory" WPRO

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Rhode Island mother to serve 20 years in death of daughter, 8 - Boston Globe


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Rhode Island mother to serve 20 years in death of daughter, 8
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By Laura Crimaldi | AP PROVIDENCE - A Rhode Island mother convicted of strangling her 8-year-old daughter in 2009 after the girl refused to take a bath and threw a two-hour tantrum was ordered Tuesday to serve 20 years in prison.
RI mom to be sentenced in death of her daughter Boston.com
Fry sentenced to 40 years in death of her daughter Turn to 10.com

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