Op-ed
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Of all the celebrations in our home, there was none so wonderful as Christmas. This was especially true back in the 40s and 50s. That's when families really meant something, and neighbors were more …
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Louis Darezzo, as told by Charlie Lawrence
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12/18/12
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18 views
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As holiday cards begin arriving, many Northeast residents will notice envelopes decorated with the American Lung Association’s Christmas Seals – a critical cornerstone in the fight for …
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Jeff Seyler
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12/18/12
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11 views
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Holidays can be a joyous time of the year for many – it’s a time for family and friends, parties and celebrations, good food and holiday cheer – ingredients for a storybook-like …
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Deanna Upchurch, M.A.
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12/13/12
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24 views
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It is nearly impossible these days to read and listen to the news without seeing increasing evidence of what I refer to as "the Obama-Chafee Agenda" concerning illegal immigration and our education …
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Terry Gorman
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12/13/12
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26 views
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While we await our politicians’ decisions regarding whether or not to fall off the financial cliff, I would like to offer up a few suggestions that just might help.
Republicans want to reduce …
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Everyone agrees that America's high schools need to do a better job of preparing students to be "college- and career-ready." But the big problem is, how do we get them to do that?
One state has …
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John Chubb
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11/29/12
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32 views
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Far too many Rhode Islanders face challenges that might have been avoided through a greater understanding of personal finance. As a state, we must come together to ensure the stability of our …
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Many years ago my father told me, "Be gracious in victory. You can't fault another for trying." With that in mind, I congratulate my Republican friends for their Herculean efforts to win the …
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Charles Lawrence
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11/20/12
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26 views
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Today, we join with family friends to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. First proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, while this country was embroiled in the Civil War, it started as a day to give …
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Mayor Scott Avedisian
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11/22/12
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With the average price of gas in America hovering around $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded, it costs more than $50 to fill a typical car's 15-gallon tank. But why does gas cost so much? You may …
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Drew Johnson
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11/22/12
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23 views
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