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September 7, 2009 Archives

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RI trooper charged in assault of Providence sergeant

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By Susan Areson    Email

By W. Zachary Malinowski, Journal staff writer PROVIDENCE -- A fundraiser for a deceased Providence police officer turned ugly early Saturday when an off-duty state......

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Former Rep. Joseph Kennedy nixes Senate campaign

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By Glen Johnson, Associated Press political writer BOSTON (AP) -- Former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II, the eldest son of Robert F. Kennedy, announced Monday......

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Reed, Solis to watch Obama speech at Exeter academy

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By News staff    Email

Journal State House Bureau A member of the Obama cabinet is scheduled to visit Rhode Island Tuesday, part of an effort across 11 states to......

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Rte. 295 crash claims Cranston man, 40

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By G. Wayne Miller    Email

JOHNSTON, R.I. -- A Cranston man died Monday morning when the car he was driving left the southbound lane of Route 295 and rolled down......

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Toll hike on Newport bridge to take effect Tuesday

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Get ready to dig a little deeper into the wallet to cross the bridge into Newport. Toll hikes approved last month......

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Noted Korean TV chef filming at Johnson & Wales

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By G. Wayne Miller    Email

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Hae Jeong Lee, whose popular radio and TV programs have made her a star South Korea, is in Providence for two days......

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Richmond mulch fire continues to burn

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By Felice Freyer    Email

RICHMOND, R.I. -- The mulch fire at Richmond Sand and Gravel continues to burn, although not as violently as on Sunday, as the owners of......

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In Central Falls, remembering a grim day for labor

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By Felice Freyer    Email

According to estimates at the time, 5,000 or more people gathered outside the Sayles Finishing Co. near the Moshassuck Cemetery to see whether there would......

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RI officials to convene on RI swine flu preparations

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CRANSTON, R.I. -- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will convene the Emergency Management Advisory Council Tuesday morning for a briefing from state Health Department director Dr.......

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Weekend's wonderful weather on tap through Thursday

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The beautiful holiday weekend weather is expected to continue throughout the rest of the day today. According to the National Weather Service, we're likely to......

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Today in history: Sen. Kennedy recuperates in Mass.

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By Thomas J. Morgan    Email

On the local front: A year ago today: The office of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., announces that he will not return to the Capitol......

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