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Is Boxing Just A Barbaric Business?
To most of the die-hard New England fight fans who made the trip to Lincoln, Rhode Island on Saturday to watch local heavyweight contender Jason Estrada outpoint veteran Derek Bryant over eight rounds, a night ...
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Bob Kerr: Her desire to help ill daughter poses a new challenge
Alex Ferreira's routine used to include an early-morning trip to the gym. She used to grow a substantial part of her own food.
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2004 U.S. Olympian Jason 'Big Six' Estrada caps strong 2008 on Nov. 29
On a mission to establish himself as America's No. 1 heavyweight prospect, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada closes out 2008 on November 29, headlining "Holiday Havoc" in the 8-round main event against ...
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Late officera s sons follow his lead in public service
LINCOLN, R.I.a 'The legacy of an East Providence police officer lives on through his sons.
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Child deaths test faith-healing exemption
When Dr. Seth Asser saw row after row of flat headstones marking children's graves in a small cemetery not far from the end of the historic Oregon Trail, he knew many of these early deaths should not have ...
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Cranston woman's bout with breast cancer launches new business
It's hard to slow Barbara Manni down. The 41-year-old mother of two has always thrown herself into everything she does -- whether it's golfing competitively or making crepe-paper kelp and hanging dangling ...
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Suspect held in holdups
A suspect in the holdups of two gas stations in the city is reportedly in custody in Rhode Island.
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Red Ribbon Dinner benefits AIDS Project R.I.
Lincoln and Stephanie Chafee will serve as honorary co-chairs of the annual a oeRed Ribbon Dinner,a benefiting AIDS Project RI, a division of Family Service of Rhode Island.
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City man faces gun charges in Lincoln
Police quelled what could have been a "tragic situation" - according to Chief Brian Sullivan - when they arrested Daniel Carrero, 19, of 63 John St., Pawtucket, early Sunday morning on a felony charge of ...
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Former GOP Sen. Chafee relishes Obama's victory
The cameras focused on a tearful Jesse Jackson, and the reporters seemed more interested in talking to Spike Lee, Brad Pitt and Oprah.
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African community news
African Heritage Day: The Providence Public Library, in collaboration with Bryant University and the African Alliance of Rhode Island, will celebrate African Heritage Day on Saturday, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., in ...
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Restored document gives Saylesville new perspective
In this age of Google Earth, it may be hard to imagine never viewing your community from on high.
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The man who beat Senator Montalbano
Time was that Edward J. O'Neill and Tommy, his Labrador mix, could count on getting to Lincoln Woods three or four times a week, walking among the trees and nodding to passersby during their contemplative ...
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Maksoud, Russo win council seats
PROVIDENCE Rhode Island Democrats had a lot to cheer about Tuesday night -- the election of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, a sweep of state congressional candidates and the pickup of several ...
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Security Expertise A Soaring Tech Cost: BS&T Webcast
The overlooked cost of hiring technologists expert in online security means that "The true costs of security are going through the roof," Eric Maass, a consultant to the banking industry, told a BS&T webcast ...
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RI Senate President Loses Election
An independent challenger has unseated the president of the Rhode Island Senate, setting off a power struggle in the General Assembly.
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Newcomer ousts Senate president Montalbano
Senate President Joseph A. Montalbano, a powerhouse in state politics for much of the last two decades, appears to have been defeated by a retired business executive who has never held elective office.
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R.I. election digest
Two Town Council incumbents - including the panel's president - won reelection last night and staved off a scenario that worried them even more than defeat.
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Number of R.I. lawmakers getting free health care drops
Here by popular demand is an updated list of state lawmakers getting free health, dental and vision care coverage at a cost to taxpayers of $6,247 for each individual plan, $17,454 for each family package.
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Political placards remain election-season targets in Rhode Island
They planted yet another placard, smeared the edges with grease and surrounded it with pungent cow manure.
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