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Graduation saturation at R.I. colleges this weekend
Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl Bryant University custodian Sergio Oliveira, of East Providence, left, and Jeff Fallin, of Woonsocket, align a row of chairs with some of the 5,300 chairs to be used on graduation day tomorrow at the...
R.I. Guard unit to be honored for Iraq missions
A group of Rhode Island National Guardsmen and women who were deployed in Iraq for a year will be honored tomorrow for the nearly 2000 missions they performed overseas. The Rhode Island National Guard 861st Engineer Company will be awarded...
Update: Boat laid up Narragansett shore rocks / Photo
Journal photo / Frieda Squires The Truant was laid up against the rocks just north of Hazard Road, Narragansett, this afternoon. NARRAGANSETT ?? A salvage crew is on site at the water?s edge off Hazard Avenue where a 48-foot...
Traffic Alert: Route 95 South at 146
An accident has a lane closed this evening on Route 95. The accident, on the southbound side of the roadway, is at Exit 23/Route 146 north/Charles Street. The right lane is closed. To check on the traffic along your commute,...
The Resident
Teamwork Works!John Markowitz, hats off to you for your brilliance and outstanding leadership! On behalf of the residents of southeastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island, thank you for your beautiful teamwork!Marriott Hartford Downtown OpensOn August 25, Connecticut had another reason to celebrate as another jewel was added to Hartford's Adrian's Landing Project as the new Marriott Hartford Downtown hotel opened its doors for the first time.Bad Things; Good PeopleFrom where we sit on the New England shore, New Orleans and the Gulf Coast are a long way off. But we have each weathered hurricanes, and know what they are about. True, not since the Great Hurricane of 1938, and Hurricanes Carol and Diane in the 1950's, have we been severely stressed. It's been a long time.StoneRidge Retirement Community Hosts Grand OpeningFor over the past 40 years, Life Care Services has planned and developed or managed over 180 retirement and assisted living communities throughout America. More than 45,000 residents have chosen to live in these communities. StoneRidge is a fine example of their success.A Taste of Italy Heads to NorwichThe 14th "Taste of Italy," sponsored by the Italian Heritage and Cultural Committee of Norwich, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Howard T. Brown Memorial Park on the waterfront in Norwich.
Brown Daily Herald
New UCS VP faces tough dynamic
Michael MacCombie '11 was elected vice president of the Undergraduate Council of Students in a runoff election against Ellen DaSilva '10, UCS officials announced last night.
Shaky economy a major challenge, U. officials say
The turbulent economy that some experts and politicians argue is bound for a recession may present significant financial challenges for Brown, according to senior University administrators.
A sad tune for BSR: New frequency denied for now
Brown Student and Community Radio has lost, for now, in its long bid to find a new home on the airwaves.
Profs.' pay sees no real increase
Brown professors' salaries increased by 3.9 percent this year - a slightly higher rate of increase than the national average of 3.8 percent, according to a study by the American Association of University Professors released April 14.
Competition rises for U. internship funds
Sixty-five students will receive University internship funding for this summer, the Career Development Center announced earlier this month.
Block Island Times
Town Council: yes to 'Second Dwelling'
 While the Town Council marched without any opposition through a public hearing that resulted in an increase in the tax exemption for island military veterans Monday night, it encountered a few skirmishes before voting on a muchdebated section of the Zoning Ordinance that allows for a second dwelling on certain lots.
Photo
 raiSing the fLagS- Laura Puckett and friends kept old glory aloft (in all its sizes) while marching in this year's July 4 parade on Wednesday. turn to pages 18 and 19 for more photos. Photo by yordAnKA KrAyKoVA
New signs: share the road, find the beach
New road signs, courtesy of the state, are reminding Block Island visitors of two key facts of summer life: the roads are crowded, but there are plenty of places to hit the beach.
OFF THE BLOCK
Rainforest reptiles at Davis Farm Davis Farm, an award winning children's discovery farm, will have rainforest reptiles visiting for the weekend. See lizards, turtles, alligators and snakes. There will be shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8. Davis Farm is located on 145 Redstone Hill Road in Sterling, Mass. (978-422-MOOO). Admission is $14.
On the Block
Tour the Block Island Wildlife Refuge On Saturday, July 7, at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday, July 8 at 6 p.m. join Corrie Heinz of USFWS at Settler's Rock for a tour of the Block Island Wildlife Refuge and a peek at the piping plovers. Volunteers of all ages and abilities available for any length of time are welcomed.
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