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Senate approves Valley courthouse E-mail
on 05-08-2008 21:00  

By JIM BARON

PROVIDENCE — A Senate resolution to move the proposed site of the Blackstone Valley Courthouse from Lincoln to Smithfield and prepare for construction in the budget year beginning July, 2009 won unanimous passage in the Senate Wednesday, but initial indications are it might face rougher sledding in the House of Representatives.

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Another doughnut shop concession E-mail
on 05-08-2008 20:56  

BY VINAYA SAKSENA

CUMBERLAND — The town council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve an extended hours license request for a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-through facility at a Shell gasoline location on Mendon Road that had previously sparked concern on the council.

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Zambarano drops security company E-mail
on 05-07-2008 22:03  

By SANDY McGEE

BURRILLVILLE — The state Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals (MHRH) canceled its contract with a private security firm two days after one of the firm’s security guards violated a weapons ban at the Zambarano Unit of the Eleanor Slater Hospital. The contract had only been in effect one week.

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Woman, emu reunited E-mail
on 05-07-2008 22:03  

By SANDY McGEE

BLACKSTONE — Birdwatchers might have done a double-take this weekend if they spotted the world’s second-largest bird walking around one local neighborhood.

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Menard: Lights, camera, inaction E-mail
on 05-06-2008 23:33  

By JOSEPH B. NADEAU

WOONSOCKET — Mayor Susan D. Menard was weathering yet another City Hall controversy Tuesday, this time over reports she has audio-visual recording equipment installed in her office.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 May 2008 )
 
 
Whether it’s baseball, sundresses or the outdoor seating at your favorite restaurant; there’s a lot to appreciate about the upcoming season. Tell us the places you like to go and the things you love to do in spring. Check back to see your neighbors’ top 20 reasons they’re glad winter is over.
 

My favorite thing about spring is that winter is over! Nanci Batson - Woonsocket, RI

I love sitting out on the deck at the Vintage Restaurant when it is warm and sunny. Diane Ames - Woonsocket, RI

The best thing about spring is baseball season is ready to begin.  My boys and I can get out and start practicing.  Also, nicer weather is sure to follow. Jenn Rivers - Oakland, RI

Driving around with the windows open on the car (except when you get to Woonsocket. Phew!) Todd Grammer - Forestdale, RI

FISHING SEASON IS HERE. Raymond Gervais - Woonsocket, RI


When I was young the opening day of trout season at Cass park. James Wheatley - Brandon, FL


Looking forward to the flowers blooming! - Anna Prymak - Woonsocket, RI


I can get outside with my grandson, poor kid has been stuck in the house for months. - Cheryl Devlin - Woonsocket, RI

I have to agree with my dad that fishing season is here...I dont think that you will go to a pond to fish without seeing my dad there with a pole, tackle box and a flannel jacket. Melissa Gervais Drexel - Oak Grove, KY

Saltwater fishing. Raymond Gervais - Woonsocket, RI


Favorite time of year. Shake off the cabin fever with yard work, walking, new plant and animal life and fresh air. Al Conners - Harrisville, RI

There is something in spring that we can all share in harmony with nature; the welcoming warmth of the sun and the rebirth of the Earth signaling the eternal cycles of life. I have always been in awe of the power of nature to be reborn each year regardless of man's petty attempts to  change its course. Don Gagnon - North Smithfield, RI

My  youngest daughter, Kiara, and I start planting our little garden. Last year we did tomatoes too. My older children are 23 and 18; I'm enjoying this with her as long as i can. Laura Palmer - Woonsocket, RI

I Love to wash my Volkswagen MK4 Jetta! Erik Mathewson - Woonsocket, RI

Fishing with my little baby, that ain't little no more. Love dad. Raymond Gervais - Woonsocket, RI

Time to clean up the yard and do spring cleaning! Mark Morgenstern - Chepachet, RI

I AM SOO HAPPY THAT SPRING IS HERE..... NOW ONLY IF THE WARM WEATHER WOULD START.. SUMMER IS SOO MUCH EASIER TO GET DRESSED,, A PAIR OF SHORTS AND A TANK AND DONT FORGET THOSES TRUSTLY OL' FLIP FLOPS..... :)...  BUT I WOULD HAVE TO SAY SUMMER IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE,, Cause i can be a beach bumm :) April Smith - Woonsocket, RI

I love the Spring time so I can go catch animals with my Papa. We go to all the local parks and woods and catch everything from salamanders to snakes. Gino Rossi - Woonsocket, RI
 

IT'S FINALLY WARM ENOUGH TO GO SWIMMING. NO MORE CHILLY AIR WHEN YOU GET OUT OF THE HEATED POOL. Diane J. Martin - Mesa, AZ

My favorite thing to do in the spring is walk. I love the  fresh air, warm sunshine and the birds chirping in the morning. My school is participating in the biggest loser so i need to walk as much as i can to burn of those extra calories. Mr. Mike Davis - Woonsocket, RI

I like the longer days and the continuing great weather from the winter months..... Marcel Daignault - Anaheim, CA

The flowers and sunshine! Seeing everybody that hibernated all winter! Carol Limburg - Murfreesboro, TN

Safe to drive up to New England again... (NO SNOW), to see family in CT. and RI. James Johnson - Lancaster, PA


















 

 

 

 

 
 
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