Entries from January 2009
‘New media’ venture aimed at reaching younger drivers
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that it has established a presence on popular web-based social networking sites including Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and Blogger. These sites will allow for wider dissemination of news releases, traffic alerts and other important messages to motorists.
These websites are popular [...]
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St.Pat’s Day Approaches
In spite of all the snow, a group of Pawtucket area residents are thinking green. The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, led by Co-Chairs Tom Hodge and Arthur Brunelle, has been working hard to organize the Annual Parade. This event has kicked off the state wide celebration of all things Irish for nearly three [...]
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DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
ATTRACTS SOLID RESPONSE
Lynn Souto, a preschool teacher at Dayspring Christian Academy of Attleboro, talks to prospective new students in her classroom recently during the school’s Open House program. (Photo courtesy of Dayspring Christian Academy)
ATTLEBORO – Dayspring Christian Academy recently hosted the first in a series of Open House assemblies this winter [...]
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Rhode Island PBS is on the digital airwaves at 36.1
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (January 23, 2009) – It was bound to happen sooner or later. In fact, it’s surprising it hasn’t happened sooner.
The WSBE analog transmitter on Neutaconkanut Hill experienced a catastrophic failure of its cooling system overnight on January 15, forcing Rhode Island PBS off [...]
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Domestic Bank will host a job fair this Tuesday, January 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at their headquarters in Cranston, RI. All eligible job seekers interested in banking positions are encouraged to attend.
Cranston, RI – Domestic Bank will open its doors to nine new employees at all retail locations during its job fair in [...]
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Darlington Impact girls travel all-star softball team is seeking girls ages 13 & 14 as of Jan 1st to join our travel team. There are currently 4 positions left open. Any interested girls in the area can try-out at our inside location. Please contact head coach Lee Duby at 401-215-8690 or go onto our web page [...]
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The lunchtime routine was shook up a little at Pond Home Tuesday, Jan.
20th. Tables were moved from the dining room into the living room so
residents could enjoy their lunch while watching the Inauguration of
President Barack Obama. There was excitement in the air and no empty
seat in the room for the historic event.
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Written and Directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley
February 5th – 15th ,Thurs 7 pm, Fri. & Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 3 pm Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main Street in Pawtucket, RI. Tickets: $15 General Admission $10 Students and Seniors For Information and Reservations Call 401-305-7333
Mixed Magic Theatre will present When Fate Comes Knocking, a new play that views the [...]
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The Leon Mathieu Senior Center is hosting the “BVCAP RSVP Seniors for Jazz Band” at its weekly Coffee Hour on Friday, January 30, 2009. They will offer a lively performance highlighting many Jazz favorites. This Jazz band is made up of senior volunteers who enjoy continuing to use their skills as musicians. Some of the [...]
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Woonsocket, RI – The Citizens Bank Foundation recently announced a $10,000 grant to underwrite the 7th annual Dr. Martin Luther Ling, Jr. Day celebration. This celebration is organized by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley.
This grant will help implement a full day of workshops focusing on non-violence, diversity, and cultural awareness as well as various performances promoting [...]
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