Woonsocket estimated budget deficit balloons from $850,000 to $3.5 million
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/09/2009
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Woonsocket teen faces arson charge
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
Police have charged a 13-year-old Woonsocket Middle School girl with first-degree arson in connection with a fire in a girls' bathroom last week that forced an evacuation.
- 13-year-old charged with 1st-degree arson in school fire - Providence Journal
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Masked men hit Woonsocket cashier in head with gun
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
By Tatiana Pina WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Two men with masks, one of them armed with a hand gun, entered the Shell gas station on Social Street and struck the cashier in the head when he did not comply fast enough with their demands for money, according to the police. The men fled the store without taking anything, according to Lt. Eugene Jalette. The men, who were dressed in black and wore masks,...
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Police seeking third suspect in Woonsocket robbery
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
- Woonsocket police searching for 3rd robbery suspect - Providence Journal
- Enterprise police seeking suspect in armed robbery - The Enterprise Ledger
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Woonsocket police searching for 3rd robbery suspect
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
By Richard C. Dujardin WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- The police are still searching for a third suspect involved in the armed robbery last Friday at a Taco Bell at 1500 Diamond Hill Rd. Using the license plate number noted by a witness, detectives tracked down the getaway car and located two of the alleged robbers -- Miguel Perez, 19, of 263 Morin Heights Blvd. and Ruddy Maldonado, 19, of 181 Rathbun...
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Today in history: Woonsocket man convicted of killing boy
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
By Thomas J. Morgan On the local front: A year ago today: Four years after he and his girlfriend took turns beating her 3-year-old nephew Thomas "T.J." Wright for leaving a mess on the living room rug, a jury convicts Gilbert Delestre of second-degree murder and conspiracy. Delestre displayed no emotion as the jury returned the verdict. T.J.'s mother, Karen Wright, who had attended the Superior...
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Summer Infant, Inc.: Summer Infant, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Classy Kid Inc.
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
WOONSOCKET, RI (MARKET WIRE) Summer Infant, Inc. ("Summer Infant" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SUMR) today announced that on November 19th, it completed the acquisition of Classy Kid Inc., a juvenile products manufacturer headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Classy Kid marketed premium products that maintain the health and hygiene of children, and also specialized in germ defense...
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13-year-old charged with 1st-degree arson in school fire
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
By Tatiana Pina WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- The police charged a 13-year-old Woonsocket Middle School girl with first-degree arson after the school was evacuated Friday when a trash can was set on fire in the girl's bathroom, according to the police. The burning trash can was located in a restroom in the basement of the cavernous middle school that holds nearly 1,600 students, according to Lt....
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Cop killer back in prison, charged with stealing TV
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
... security prison in Shirley, and apparently decided to start a new life in Pawtucket. In July, Woonsocket police arrested him on a misdemeanor charge of shoplifting, according to court records. He pleaded no contest and received a year's suspended sentence and a year on probation. Then in October, Muhammad and his girlfriend went to the veterans hospital, said Providence police Lt. Paul Campbell....
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CVS/pharmacy is the Unexpected One-Stop-Shopping Destination this Holiday Season
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, shoppers can head to their local CVS/pharmacy to discover a wide array of high-quality holiday gifts that they wouldn't expect from the local drugstore. Both in-store and online at CVS.com, shoppers will find a wonderfully surprising selection of essential trimmings, like wrapping paper and holiday home decor, and great gifts for everyone...
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R.I. nonprofits to get $1 million in stimulus money
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
By Paul Davis WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Nonprofit agencies in Rhode Island will get $1 million in stimulus money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , officials said Monday. The money will be used to help more than 40 organizations manage their agencies, find grant money and grow during an economic downturn, said Nzinga Misgana, director of New Roots Providence , the agency that...
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We Are All In This Together
Rifftides (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
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Summer Infant, Inc.: Summer Infant, Inc. to Present at the Wedbush Securities CA Dreamin' Management Access Conference
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
WOONSOCKET, RI (MARKET WIRE) Summer Infant, Inc. ("Summer Infant" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SUMR) today announced that Mr. Joe Driscoll, CFO of Summer Infant, will present at the 10th Annual Wedbush Securities CA Dreamin' Management Access Conference in Santa Monica, CA. The presentation is scheduled to occur at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on December 9th, 2009.