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Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
By Kate Bramson PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- A mother and baby were taken to a local hospital for precautionary measures after an SUV slammed into a home in the Fairlawn section of Pawtucket Thursday night. They were more shaken up than anything, and no serious injuries were reported, according to Pawtucket Police Sgt. Dino Giorgio. The SUV crashed into the building at 704 Weeden St. around...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
By Amanda Milkovits PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Three masked gunmen forced their way into a woman's apartment on Central Avenue on Sunday evening and stole valuables and several thousand dollars. The police believe the home invasion at 239 Central Ave. wasn't random. The men were targeting another resident, who wasn't home at the time, said Detective Donti Rosciti. Ashley Williams, 25, told the police...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... ago today: While the family of Jerri Ann Richard make arrangements to bury her body in Indiana, Pawtucket police issue another appeal for help in solving the abduction and slaying of the 4-month-old infant. Police Chief Theodore S. King, admitting "we're not greatly encouraged" with progress being made in the case, said police would like to receive more information from anyone...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
The driver of an SUV has been taken into police custody after the vehicle crashed into a Pawtucket home.
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
... exchange was also scheduled to be held at the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, 175 Main St., Pawtucket , and St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket , between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. In addition, coats will be distributed at St. Paul's Church, 12 West Marlborough St., Newport , from 9:30 a.m. to noon and at St. Francis Church, 114 High St., South Kingstown , from 10...
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Discussion: The Trade Of The Decade - MLBTradeRumors.com Torey Lovullo to be named manager of Pawtucket - SoxProspects.com After the jump, a whole bunch of stuff about assorted Blue Jay players (and a Detroit Tiger as well) . Latest buzz from the MLB offseason - FOX Sports on MSN Will the Red Sox go after Cabrera? — 1:23 p.m. There is no evidence to suggest that the Red Sox have approached...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
... p.m. Thursday, with her Thanksgiving Day leftovers cooling in the fridge, Linda LaFreniere of Pawtucket joined the back of the line at Toys R Us that stretched across the parking lot to Route 1. She survived a ``near riot'' when, she said, when the store moved a section of the line prior to the midnight opening and people tried to cut ahead of others. But she emerged from the store at 3:30...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Ernie Marot readies the pre-Thanksgiving dinner with his daughter Anne-Marie Sullivan, left, and many volunteers at the Pawtucket soup kitchen at St. Joseph Church in Pawtucket.The Providence Journal / John FreidahPAWTUCKET The turkey is ready –– all 16 of them.Coming up: fresh-brewed coffee and rolls right out of the oven. But hold the gravy!“I’ll let you know at five to,” Ernie Marot...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | yesterday
... A few miles down Route 1 in East Providence, business was steady at the Savers store off Pawtucket Avenue.“If you know your name brands, you’re going to find good prices,” said Denise Martineau, a retail veteran who is the store’s production supervisor.This Savers outlet moved into a larger space in the Wampanoag Plaza in January and is now the top-selling store in the chain of more than...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The mayors of Rhode Island's four largest cities have asked Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR'-ee) to spare their communities additional cuts in state aid and for more local control over school spending.DiscussThe mayors of Providence, Warwick, Cranston and Pawtucket met with the Republican governor for about 90 minutes on Wednesday to discuss the state's $200 million budget gap.Warwick...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... p.m. Thursday, with her Thanksgiving Day leftovers cooling in the fridge, Linda LaFreniere, of Pawtucket, joined the back of the line at Toys R Us that stretched across the parking lot toward Route 1.She survived a “near riot” when, she said, the store moved a section of the line prior to the midnight opening and people tried to cut ahead of others. But she emerged from the store at
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
By Lynn Arditi PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Carcieri met privately Wednesday morning with the mayors of Rhode Island's four major cities to talk about the state's worsening financial condition. Rhode Island is facing a projected $219-million budget deficit for this year; the gap is expected to widen next year to $400 million. The mayors of Providence, Warwick, Cranston and Pawtucket spoke with...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... credit cards, cell phones, car keys and client records, from caseworkers Natalia Velez, 25, of Pawtucket, and Amy Modracek, 33, of Rochester, Mass. Their colleague, Dorie Haile, 49, of Smithfield, did not have anything to steal.The victims could not identify the robber, but the police said that they found one of the women’s shopping cards in his possession. He has been charged with receiving...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
By Katherine Gregg PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With a text-messaging ban and a new drunken-driving law under their belts, key lawmakers are promising to renew their efforts to win passage of bills to allow the police to stop and tag people for driving without seatbelts, and ban the use of handheld cell phones on the road. House Majority Whip Peter Kilmartin, D-Pawtucket, and Rep. Douglas Gablinske,...
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
met privately Wednesday with the mayors of Rhode Island’s four major cities to open a dialogue about the state’s worsening financial condition. Rhode Island is facing a $219-million budget hole projected for this year; the gap is expected to widen next year to $400 million.The mayors of Providence, Warwick, Cranston and Pawtucket spoke with the governor in a conference room next to his State...
