Ghana Association of Rhode Island Nov 15, 2009
The ceremony was held at a general meeting held on November 1st in Pawtucket RI.. 1. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Swimming & Diving Fall To Rhode Island Nov 10, 2009
The Friars were led by the strong swimming of freshman (Pawtucket, R.I.) and sophomore Colin Casciano (Hewitt, N.J.). Burtchell had three wins on the day including a 500y freestyle triumph in which he beat the field by just under five seconds (4. (Friars.com)
Swimming & Diving Split Against Fairfield Nov 3, 2009
The men s team was led by freshmen (Pawtucket, R.I.) and (Ridgewood, N.J.). Burtchell placed first in the 400m freestyle (4:24. (Friars.com)
Saugus PD arrest alleged prostitute Oct 28, 2009
Nicole May Moynihan, 22, of Cottage Street, Pawtucket, R.I., was scooped up at the Holiday Inn just before midnight Oct. 22 for allegedly offering oral sex to an undercover police officer. Saugus Police and the FBI s Innocence Lost Task Force conducted a joint operation as part of a nationwide effort to recover exploited juveniles and to bring to justice those who exploit underage individuals for monetary gain. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Stray gator no match for pet store owner Oct 27, 2009
They need to be a Rhode Island resident, said Shawn Say, owner of Regal Reptiles in Pawtucket, a wholesaler that sells 15 to 20 gators per year. And, yeah, 18 years or older or a parent s permission. (Boston Globe)
Pressed for cash, states let inmates go early Oct 16, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - If the state weren't so pressed for cash, Joshua Gomes might still be behind bars. Instead, he's working temp jobs at a construction site one week, a recycling plant another and talks about going to college, teaching or joining the military. (MSNBC -- Crime)
States letting inmates cut even more prison time Oct 15, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - If the state weren't so pressed for cash, Joshua Gomes might still be behind bars. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Somerville Police: Arrests Oct. 5-11 Oct 15, 2009
Luis Jaramillo, 20, of 34 Larch St., Pawtucket, RI arrested on Oct. 11, 6:32 p.m. on charges of driving on a suspended license and failing to stop or yeild. -- Compiled from daily published logs by. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Big Play Kizekai Oct 10, 2009
" Even though Kizekai, a senior from Pawtucket, R.I., who is a two-time First Team All-Patriot League selection as a return specialist, is perhaps most dangerous as a kick returner, he is listed as a running back, and not too shabby at that position either. He leads the Bison in rushing for the third consecutive year and is 220 yards from breaking into the top 10 in program history with 1,532 rushing yards. In addition to his running ability, Kizekai is adept at coming out of the backfield and... (Patriotleague.com)
Southern Union Must Pay $18M in RI Mercury Case Oct 4, 2009
U.S. District Judge William Smith on Friday fined the Texas company $6 million and ordered an additional $12 million in payments to the community, saying it had committed a "serious crime" by storing liquid mercury at a neglected building in Pawtucket without the required permit ... Southern Union in 2001 began removing old gas regulators containing mercury from customers homes and stored them at a building it owned in a densely populated section of Pawtucket. (ABC News -- Wire)
Driver, 65, loses control avoiding animal Sep 22, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I. Fleeing Mass ... home Friday, tied up a woman who lived there, stole the woman s car, and led police on a chase into Pawtucket. (Boston Globe)
Ocean State of inertia Sep 8, 2009
Giants such as Brown & Sharpe (machine tools) and Gorham Manufacturing (silver) continued the enterprise demonstrated by Samuel Slater when he launched the Industrial Revolution in nearby Pawtucket. But Rhode Island has struggled to reinvent its economy since the decline of the industrial age and has never found the right formula. (Boston Globe)
Town Needs the Basics, Gets a Skate Park Sep 8, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I., Sept. 7, 2009 ... Rules Prevent Struggling Pawtucket, R.I. from Investing Stimulus Money in Firefighters, City Jobs; Skate Park Planned Instead ... The city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is facing its biggest financial crisis in decades. (CBS News)
Rhode Island Sep 5, 2009
Points of Interest: Samuel Slater's Mill in Pawtucket and the General Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry and Block Island. Bordering: States Rhode Island borders Massachusetts, the Atlantic Ocean, Connecticut, and New York (water border). (CBS News -- Politics)
Picking the cream of the farm crop Sep 4, 2009
In 21 games with Triple A Pawtucket, he hit ... Outfielder - Josh Reddick, Portland and Pawtucket ... Starting pitcher - Junichi Tazawa, Portland and Pawtucket. (Boston Globe)
Focus on demand, not the supply Aug 19, 2009
TARA HURLEY Pawtucket, R.I.. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
R.I.’s recession shows signs of easing Aug 17, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Sarah Robillard spent this day like many other days: pushing her 4-month-old daughter s stroller around town in the drizzling rain, looking for a job. She s been out of work for a year, and her husband, Christopher, has worked sporadically for months. (Boston Globe)
AP IMPACT: Bad bridges passed up for stimulus cash Aug 2, 2009
President Barack Obama urged Congress last winter to pass his 787 billion stimulus package so some of the economic recovery money could be used to rebuild what he called America s crumbling bridges. Lawmakers said it was a historic chance to chip away at the 65 billion backlog of deficient structures, often neglected until a catastrophe like the Minneapolis bridge that collapsed two years ago this Saturday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pawtucket man charged with drug distribution Jul 31, 2009
Justin Lee Iacovone, 28, of Pawtucket, RI was arrested on Tuesday evening, July 28 after allegedly selling marijuana to a 28-year-old Mattapan man. Deputy Chief Russell Jenkins gave this account of the arrest Detective Robert Joseph and Lieutenant Michael Moschella were patrolling the South Shore Plaza near the Sears merchandise pickup area when they observed Iacovone meet with the Mattapan man and drive into the adjacent parking structure. (Braintree Forum, MA)
1,200 Rhode Island businesses face closure 'unless they pay overdue sales taxes'... Jul 31, 2009
And then there was Pawtucket clothing manufacturer Jessica Bahl who, like Mike Suriani, said she didn t owe any taxes at all. State officials closed her business Wednesday insisting she never renewed her permit. (The Drudge Report)
More of this story Jul 25, 2009
MarcAurele, a Pawtucket native, has also been recognized for his role in community service. The Pawtucket Red Sox and Cox Communications bestowed him with the Hometown Hero Award for his leadership on the Striking Out Hunger initiative, benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ... A graduate of Holy Cross College and graduate studies at Providence College, he taught English, coached and served as an assistant principal at St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket before going into banking. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Minus GOP, Lincoln Chafee reenters R.I. political arena Jul 19, 2009
BARRY CHIN/GLOBE STAFFLincoln Chafee, shown in his Pawtucket, R.I., campaign office, has launched an independent campaign for governor of Rhode Island ... PAWTUCKET, R.I. - The relaunch of a top brand name in New England politics is quietly underway in a spare, anonymous campaign office that looks like it was furnished with items collected from the side of the road. (Boston Globe)
Settlement Reached in RI Mercury Spill Case Jul 18, 2009
Confidential settlement reached in 2004 RI mercury spill in Pawtucket ... Attorney Mark Dana confirmed the confidential agreement that affects 90 residents of Pawtucket. (ABC News -- Wire)
Hasbro Announces Launch of Insight:, a Special Edition Book Featuring the Images of Artist and Action Figure Photographer Gianni Lopergolo Jul 16, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: - ) and friends of Gianni Lopergolo, a Hasbro employee living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease, are introducing Insight:, a book of Mr. Lopergolos stunning and unique photography of Hasbros G.I. JOE, MARVEL and STAR WARS action figures. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reel Movement aims to make films that are different Jul 12, 2009
A self-described ghetto republican, he s a former wrestler, Jerry Springer show regular, and big-mouthed little person (though he refers to himself as a midget) who, while living on public assistance, ran for mayor of Pawtucket, R.I., in 2006 ... He also stood for having the National Aeronautics and Space Administration build a base in Pawtucket. (Boston Globe)
Hasbro, Inc. to Host Charity Premiere of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra Jul 10, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 3, fans of the G.I. JOE brand will have an early opportunity to see their favorite action heroes come to life at a special charity premiere of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, hosted by Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: - ). Hasbro is underwriting the entire evenings festivities, with 100 percent of ticket sales benefiting Hasbro Childrens Hospital and Bradley Hospital. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Red Sox’ Pedroia may be dustin’ off the former stroke Jul 6, 2009
Jed Lowrie was going to play shortstop at Triple A Pawtucket yesterday, but wet grounds postponed a doubleheader. Yesterday was Rhode Island Day at Fenway. (Boston Globe)
Amesbury actor worthy of 'Notice' Jun 24, 2009
Rhode Island storiesPride of Pawtucket Michael Corrente, who was at a Coolidge Corner Theatre screening of his movie American Buffalo Monday night, tells us he ll start filming The Prince of Providence within the next few months. The movie, which will star Oliver Platt as former Providence mayor Buddy Cianci, has been stalled for various reasons, including costar Robin Williams s heart problems, but Corrente claims everyone is finally on board for the project. (Boston Globe)
Mill is a worthy adult field trip Jun 21, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Much blood was shed in the American Revolution against Britain ... The house was moved here from elsewhere in Pawtucket for preservation. (Boston Globe)
Easton motorists stop suspected impaired driver Jun 20, 2009
Nicholas Pechilis, 56, of Pawtucket was arrested on charges of operating while under the influence of drugs, a fourth offense, and operating to endanger, police said. An empty prescription bottle of Oxycodone, filled earlier in the day, was found inside his car, police said. (Easton Journal, MA)
Local Prospect Looking At BC Jun 16, 2009
He plays at St. Raphaels Academy in Pawtucket Rhode Island. For his high school team he plays split end, which translates to slot receiver at the college level. (EagleInsider.com)
Man set for retrial in wife's 2000 slaying Jun 1, 2009
Student seminars also are scheduled this week in Attleboro, Lynn, Lawrence, and Mansfield, along with Cranston and Pawtucket, R.I. Other topics will include cyber bullying and identify theft. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Wang pitches with authority in relief May 29, 2009
" In fact, Wang said that the last time he felt as good as Thursday, he was still on Minor League rehab in Tampa, Fla., officially on the disabled list with weakness in the abductor muscles of both hips. That discounted a pair of starts for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre later, in which Wang hurled 13 consecutive scoreless innings. He would have been primed to make another start at Pawtucket until Joba Chamberlain was struck in the right leg by a line drive, prompting pitching coach Dave Eiland... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
States may cut drug aid for seniors May 28, 2009
Stew Milne / APJoanne Devlin, from Pawtucket R.I., holds the prescription drugs she is currently taking ... PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Joanne Devlin needs about 20 prescription drugs to regulate her blood pressure, keep her arthritic joints limber and pain-free and control her asthma. (MSNBC -- Race)
MMLN Martinez Continues to Mash May 20, 2009
By PublisherDate: May 19, 2009 PAWTUCKET, RI - The end result was not what the Bisons were looking for, but the way top prospect Fernando Martinez continues to swing the bat is nothing short of impressive. Martinez provided the fireworks and the offense on Tuesday afternoon, but a late bullpen slip up allowed the Pawtucket Red Sox to come back and defeat the Bisons 4-3. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
McCoy Stadium 1 Columbus Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. 401-724-7300 ... Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI. (401) 723-4266. (Boston Globe)
Red Sox gear up for tough Garza May 10, 2009
Tidbits Daisuke Matsuzaka (mild right shoulder strain) will make the second start of his Minor League rehab assignment Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, for Triple-A Pawtucket. Baldelli's second-inning home run marked the second long ball hit by a Rhode Island native as a member of the Red Sox. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Softball Falls 2-1 to Fordham ... May 4, 2009
Prior to the game, URI will honor seniors (Pawtucket, R.I.), Poedubicky, (Montgomery, N.Y.) and (Carteret, N.J.). Sunday, May 3 vs La Salle Kingston, R.I. W, 6-3. (Gorhody.com)
Softball Defeated by Fordham o... May 4, 2009
Prior to the game, the Rams honored seniors (Pawtucket, R.I.), (Wrightstown, N.J.), (Montgomery, N.Y.) and (Carteret, N.J.). Fordham took the lead in the second inning as Jocelyn Dearborn hit her eighth home run of the year. (Gorhody.com)
People & the recession May 3, 2009
At the Woodlawn Baptist Church, in a poor section of Pawtucket, the number of families visiting the weekly food kitchen has doubled since the winter. By 3:15 p.m., workers have stacked tables with boxes of red tomatoes and yellow apples, containers of onions, kaiser rolls and whole-grain bread, lemon meringue pie and crumb cake. (Helena Independent Record)
NewAmericans struggle through a day in the recession May 2, 2009
" Rhode Island has weathered some of the toughest times in this recession. In March, the state's unemployment was 10.5 percent. At the Woodlawn Baptist Church, in a poor section of Pawtucket, the number of families visiting the weekly food kitchen has doubled since the winter. By 3:15 p.m., workers have stacked tables with boxes of red tomatoes and yellow apples, containers of onions, kaiser rolls and whole-grain bread, lemon meringue pie and crumb cake. Carolyn Profughi, the church clerk who... (Florida Times-Union)
Men's Basketball Team Awards Announced Apr 28, 2009
Senior guard (Pawtucket, R.I.) was named the recipient of the Lenny Wilkens Hustle Award ... The Pawtucket native finished his career at Providence tied for 10th all-time with 133 three pointers made. (Friars.com)
Frankly, my dear, youll love Moonlight & Magnolias Apr 17, 2009
Later this spring, the hit comedy will have another Rhode Island production, by the Community Players in Pawtucket. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Culture, History and Food Awaits in Providence Apr 15, 2009
-Back on the East Side, fulfill your cravings for authentic Indian food at the accurately-titled Not Just Snacks, an East Side restaurant near the Pawtucket border where heaping plates of chicken tikka marsala and chicken biryani can be yours for roughly $10. 833 Hope St.. (Fox News)
Many turns on the road to runaway popularity Apr 14, 2009
Leslie Pawson, the Pawtucket weaver who won three. Ellison "Tarzan" Brown, the penniless but tireless Narragansett Indian from Rhode Island who was the first domestic marathoner to break 2:30. (Boston Globe)
5 Unbelievably Solid Companies Mar 28, 2009
You didn't hear about the T-Rex in Pawtucket. Oh, OK, we'll fess up: Dinosaurs remain extinct. (MSNBC -- Business)
Crosby and Perdomo Selected for NEISL All-Star Game Mar 25, 2009
James, Trinidad) and (Pawtucket, R.I.) have been selected to participate in the 2009 New England Intercollegiate Soccer League (NEISL) Senior All-Star game. The game - which matches Division I players against D-II and D-III All-Stars - will be played on May 2, 2009 at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. (Gorhody.com)
Top talent on hand Mar 24, 2009
Wide receiver Jean-Daniel Roussel (Pawtucket, R.I./St. Raphael) took the trip down the East Coast to compete and did well. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Softball Falls to Dayton 7-2 i... Mar 24, 2009
Offensively, senior (Pawtucket, R.I.) led the way as she collected pair of hits and stole a base. Rhody returns to action tomorrow at noon against Dayton. (Gorhody.com)
Softball Scores Pair of Victor... Mar 17, 2009
Two batters later, senior (Pawtucket, R.I.) came up and doubled down the left field line. Fram would later advance to third after freshman (Providence, R.I.) flied out to left field. (Gorhody.com)
Obituary: Grace E. McKenna, 93; school teacher Mar 17, 2009
Born in Pawtucket, R.I., on September 21, 1915, she was the daughter of James and Jennie (Moran) Farrell ... She taught in the Pawtucket R.I. school system for many years. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Artist of Obama poster due back in court Mar 9, 2009
PAWTUCKET, R.I. Victim of house fire dies at hospital An unidentified resident in a house fire Saturday night has died, said Lieutenant Tina Goncalves of the Pawtucket Police Department. The blaze began about 8 p.m. in a three-story home on Meadow Street. (Boston Globe)
Eating Local in Frigid Weather Mar 8, 2009
Although ice and snow cover the sidewalks outside, the cheerful sounds of a string band warm the makeshift marketplace in Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, R.I.. The scene at the Rhode Island Wintertime Farmers' Market is not unlike those found in towns and villages across the country each spring and summer. (ABC News -- Business)
Stimulus Money Already Creating Jobs Mar 7, 2009
Priya David reports from Pawtucket, Rhode Island. . (CBS News)
Eat local even in winter Mar 4, 2009
MARKETPLACE: Shoppers pick out apples at the wintertime farmers' market in Pawtucket, R.I.Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff ... Pawtucket, R.I. - Inside a long corridor of a renovated mill on a cold January morning, a young brown-haired woman slices handmade ricotta and feta cheeses and lays them out on wooden cheese boards ... Although ice and snow cover the sidewalks outside, the cheerful sounds of a string band warm the makeshift marketplace in Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, R.I.. (Christian Science Monitor)
R.I. weighs resolving youth sports spats at council Mar 4, 2009
He called Pawtucket police more than three years ago after he said his daughter's soccer coach showed up angry and unwelcome at his family's home. The two clashed over league matters, he said, including whether Southworth could videotape soccer games. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Men's Soccer Announces 2008 Team Awards Feb 26, 2009
(Pawtucket, R.I.) and Quiah, followed by a end of the season video produced by assistant coach. The Rams open up their 2009 non-traditional spring season on Saturday March 28th when they travel to Boston, Mass. (Gorhody.com)
Holliston woman gets two-year sentence in R.I. embezzling case Feb 26, 2009
Hastings worked as a bookkeeper for Joseph and Joann Pietrantonio of Johnston, R.I., who owned Dollar Depot Plus stores in Pawtucket and Cumberland, R.I.. Joseph Pietrantonio told The Times of Pawtucket that Hastings took the money in 2004 and 2005 and her actions caused the business to fail. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Stonington Nursing Kelsey Foy W. Swimming g Sr. Fanwood, N.J. Scotch Plains Fanwood Communications Alyse Fram Softball Sr. Pawtucket, R.I. St. Raphael Academy Women's Studies Ananda Fraser W. Track Jr. Diego Martin, Trinidad Chesire Academy (Conn. Coastal e Policy ement Karin Fulkerson Rowing Sr. Amelia, Ohio Glen Este Ocean Engineering Zoe Gentes Rowing Fr. (Umassathletics.com)
Twins tab DiVito as groundskeeper Feb 8, 2009
He began his career in professional baseball in 1995, when he took over as head groundskeeper for the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island ... As for the weather challenges that he's bound to endure during the early months with an open roof stadium, DiVito said he already has some experience with that thanks to his seven seasons in Pawtucket, where he saw his share of snow ... Target Field will certainly provide some advantages that DiVito didn't have in Pawtucket to help get the field... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Panasonic To Slash 15,000 Global Jobs Feb 8, 2009
Priya David reports from Pawtucket, Rhode Island. (2:01). (CBS News -- World)
