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Reporter's query: Is it getting tougher to get a loan?

4:49 PM Tue, Oct 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McKinney    Email

Is it getting tougher to get a loan? Journal reporter Paul Edward Parker is looking for consumers who have found that getting a loan is getting more difficult. He wants people who have not had difficulty in the past getting......

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Pawtucket bridge to re-open to 2-way traffic July 2

4:26 PM Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McKinney    Email

PAWTUCKET -- The Division Street Bridge is being reopened to two-way traffic, seven months after it became one-way, and an elaborate set of detours was put in place, when a weight limit was imposed on part of Route 95. The......

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Henderson Bridge work begins; bikes, walkers rerouted

4:20 PM Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McKinney    Email

Repair work is under way on the Henderson Bridge and that means those who wish to cross the bridge on bicycle or on foot must use a sidewalk on the westbound side of the bridge. The first phase of construction......

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Ex-schools chief Evans no longer finalist in Cincinnati

4:10 PM Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McKinney    Email

PROVIDENCE -- City schools Supt. Donnie Evans is no longer a finalist for the Cincinnati school district now that the Cincinnati School Board has decided to keep looking. Evans said he was disappointed but not surprised that the school board......

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RIC celebrating new dorm's 'green' certification at 5

3:55 PM Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | | Comments (2)
By Mike McKinney    Email

State education officials today are expected to celebrate a special “green” certification for a new 367-bed residence hall at Rhode Island College. The Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education will take part in the celebration at 5 p.m.......

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Update: Man accused of rape waives bail hearing

3:45 PM Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McKinney    Email

PROVIDENCE -- Marco Riz, who is accused of carjacking, kidnapping and raping a woman, today waived his right to a bail hearing and agreed to be held at the Adult Correctional Institutions while a grand jury reviews the case. If......

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State police seize fireworks, arrest Coventry man

1:37 PM Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | | Comments (3)
By Mike McKinney    Email

The Rhode Island State Police arrested a Coventry man Saturday on felony fireworks possession and delivery charges. Bryan Gartner, 37, of 83 East Shore Drive, was charged with possession of class C fireworks over $500 and delivery of fireworks, the......

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