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Caritas Christi Health Care says Landmark will conform to Catholic hospital standards

WOONSOCKET – Today, The Boston Globe reported Caritas Christi Health Care plans to convert Landmark Medical Center into a Catholic hospital if its agr ...  continue

Council will hold inquiry to hear zoning officials' testimony

WOONSOCKET - The City Council will hold a formal inquiry on two Zoning Board of Review members accused o ...  continue

All aboard the Hilltop Railroad

Blackstone couple builds railroad village in back yard

BLACKSTONE - In 17 years, the back yard of a K ...  continue

Don't sound the alarm!

Council poised to pass legislation aiming to curb false alarm calls

WOONSOCKET - Most councilors were in ...  continue

Woonsocket schools, ACLU await commissioner's hearing on uniforms

PROVIDENCE - The state commissioner of education's office is poised to set a hearing sometime within the ...  continue

Girl Scout leader still gaining merit after 60 years of services

WOONSOCKET - Lillian Wante-Gervais was only supposed to be a Girl Scout leader for one year. Fast-forward ...  continue

Clarification

In last week's article, "Woonsocket gets opportunity to 'Meet the Candidates,'" it was stated that Dr. Stuart Gitlow, a contender in the Democratic pr ...  continue

Picard says Landmark, jobs was first priority

WOONSOCKET - State Sen. Roger Picard, a candidate for re-election in District 20, said he has made Landmark hospital a top priority during his time as ...  continue

Cub Scout open house to be held Wednesday

WOONSOCKET - A Cub Scout open house will be held Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m., at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs school cafeteria, 1409 Park Ave.

New re ...  continue

Fierro fought for income tax reform

WOONSOCKET - State Rep. Chris Fierro of Woonsocket said in his press release that he was proud to support reform measures adopted this year which over ...  continue

Rep. Jon Brien works on behalf of taxpayers

WOONSOCKET - State Rep. Jon D. Brien said in his press release that his endorsement by the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition's Business Network shows t ...  continue

Phillips supports lowering cigarette and gas tax

WOONSOCKET - In his press release, Bob Phillips, candidate for State Rep. District 51, said that he has been walking neighborhoods meeting the citizen ...  continue

Blais says he'll fight for Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET - Roger Blais, candidate for state representative from District 50, says in a press release that if elected, one of his key priorities woul ...  continue

Cote wins top grades from Common Cause

WOONSOCKET - State Sen. Marc Cote has tied with two of his colleagues for the highest ranking in the Senate from the public interest organization Comm ...  continue

Tim Burns earns Coast Guard award

WOONSOCKET - Tim Burns, boatswain mate first class in the U.S. Coast Guard, was awarded the Commander Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Award for demonst ...  continue

Lost Heroes Art Quilt on display at Statehouse through Sept. 10

PROVIDENCE - The Lost Heroes Art Quilt is on public display in the Rhode Island Statehouse now through Friday, Sept. 10. Public hours are Monday throu ...  continue

Congregation B'nai Israel registering for Hebrew School

WOONSOCKET - Congregation B'nai Israel, 224 Prospect St., is holding registration for the 2010-2011 religious school year.

The school program begin ...  continue

Texas Hold 'Em tournament Sunday to benefit Post 85, Veterans Home

WOONSOCKET - The American Legion Fairmount Post 85 at 870 River St., will host a charity Texas Hold 'Em Tournament on Sunday, Sept 5. Proceeds will be ...  continue

Sample from 20 restaurants at Flavors of Northern Rhode Island

WOONSOCKET - The Haven of Grace hosts its 8th annual Flavors of Northern Rhode Island on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Cercle Laurier, 16 ...  continue

USJB Chapter 119 hosts ham and bean supper at Father Marot CYO Center

WOONSOCKET - The USJB Chapter 119 is hosting a ham and bean supper on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Father Marot CYO Center, 53 Feder ...  continue

Rubbish, recycling holiday pickup schedule

WOONSOCKET - The Woonsocket recycling facility will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 6, in the observance of Labor Day.

Also close ...  continue

Caritas signs deal for Landmark

WOONSOCKET - Caritas Christi Health Care, a Massachusetts hospital chain that has been negotiating to merge with the financially troubled Landmark Med ...  continue

Parlons Francais to host gathering Sept. 9 at Harris library

WOONSOCKET - Parlons Francais, a French language conversation group, will host a gathering at the Harris Pubic Library, Clinton Street, on Thursday, S ...  continue

Polka Fest coming to River Island Park Sept. 5

WOONSOCKET - Polka Fest 2010 will be held Sunday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. at River Island Park. The Rich Bobinski Orchestra will entertain 2-5 p.m. Polish f ...  continue

Project Learn classes offered Sept. 13, 14

WOONSOCKET - Project Learn fall classes are offered for Woonsocket and Cumberland residents Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 13 and 14, from 9:30 a.m. to ...  continue