All Pawtucket All The Time

From left, James McAllister, Principal Bill Runey, and William Clerx.
Bishop Feehan High School announced that James McAllister of Mansfield and William Clerx of Seekonk were named as Semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program by the officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMCS).  These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity [...]

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Greetings,
So it begins, over the last week most chapters in the state held their first meetings of the new academic year.  At Providence College over fifty students attended their first meeting.  This display of interest and enthusiasm is characteristic of students across the state; fired up by the reckless policies of the Democrats in Washington and [...]

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A program that encouraged children to read during the summer

Ned Handy, President, Citizens Bank, Rhode Island; Nadine Alvarez, representing the Central Falls Public Library in Central Falls, RI; Pawtucket Red Sox Mascot Paws; and Pepsi Account Manager Jimmy Alvo.
 Central Falls, R.I. – Citizens Bank, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Paw Sox), and Pepsi have announced the [...]

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CENTRAL FALLS, RI (September 16, 2009) -Ramon Martinez, President and CEO of Progreso Latino, Inc., has resigned effective September 25, 2009.
 
In his letter to the Board, Martinez states that, “This has not been an easy decision for me.  I arrived at Progreso Latino over three (3) years ago with a clear vision of where I [...]

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The Sisters of Mercy pose in front of Feehan’s newly constructed Mercy Hall, named in their honor.  From left, Sr. Rosmarie Rocha, Sr. Margaret Heaney, Sr. Kathleen Farley, Sr. Barbara Cote, Mercy Associate Margaret Boucher, Sr. Zita Foley, Sr. Michaela Deloia, Sr. Regina Coughlin, Sr. Pauline Goodall, Sr. Audrey Blake, Sr. Rose Angela McLellan, Sr. [...]

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Washington, DC – Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy issued the following statement today related to partnership discussions between Landmark Medical Center and Caritas Christi Health Care. Kennedy has been a longtime supporter of Landmark and the vital role of community hospitals within the health care system.
“I am encouraged by the news of a potential agreement between [...]

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Keith Johnson, founder of the paranormal research organization, N.E.A.R. (New England Anomalies Research), will be giving a presentation highlighting the experiences  he, his wife,  and brother have had as  paranormal investigators at the Seekonk Public Library on Wednesday, October 28  at 6:30 p.m.
The Johnsons currently lead ghost tours at Slater Mill in Pawtucket and have [...]

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3rd Annual MS Jet Pull   Oct. 3, 2009
Warwick, R.I., Sept. 24, 2009 – A record 25 teams have registered to participate in the MS Jet Pull next week and pull a 146,000-pound FedEx jet across the tarmac at T.F. Green Airport, all to benefit Rhode Islanders with multiple sclerosis.
For the 3rd Annual MS Jet Pull, [...]

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Providence, RI – The Citizens Bank Foundation recently granted The State Ballet of Rhode Island $2,500 for its Project Ballet in Education.  This enrichment program to benefit students offers the best in full length story ballets and fairy tale classics in lecture-demonstrations and performances.  The program offers field trip opportunities and workshops for students throughout [...]

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 The Cape Verdean Progressive Center, located at 329 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, RI is celebrating its 65th Anniversary with three days of festivities.  Starting on Friday, October 9th, the CV Club opens its doors to the public for a free night of fun including dancing to the music of Creole sounds, film viewing and refreshments. [...]

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