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A Plymouth woman has pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in connection with a hit-and-run.

In light of the city’s financial crisis, Woonsocket is shutting off up to a third of the city’s streetlights. A Woonsocket official says the measure will save the city up to one hundred and twenty thousand dollars. He added that little savings would be seen at first, since National Grid is charging the city a shutoff fee of twenty-five dollars per fixture.

projo: We're on a weather roll http://bit.ly/9sij9L

projo: Thursday's Providence Journal front page http://bit.ly/cJCj1Z

RI Secretary of State Ralph Mollis (D) announced his intention to seek a second term in a story in today's Providence Journal and a post to his Facebook page.

I've had a number of interactions with Mollis's office over the last couple of years, and have always been impressed with their openness and responsiveness. On several occasions, I have asked for information or interpretations, and they have always gotten back to me promptly. They even kept track of the kind of stuff I'm interested in and proactively sent me notices. I also think Mollis has done a particularly good job with online resources for elections, especially the election calendar and candidate guides, which are great if you're trying to make sense of this process.

You can find the new Mollis2010 site here.

Full disclosure: I believe that I am likely a member of the shadowy group referred to in a quote attributed to Larry Fitzmorris by the Newport Daily News describing the "core of the Democratic Party." You have been warned. :)

A Rhode Island salon owner has been sentenced in a mortgage scam case.

With 73 skylights, a 40K photovoltaic system, a living roof and dozens of other eco-friendly design elements, the new Michael J. Homer Science and Student Life Center at Sacred Heart Schools has earned the first LEED-Platinum rating awarded under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Schools standards.
 

Police are investigating a two-car crash in Cranston.

Police are looking into a two-car crash in Central Falls.

Some West Warwick residents, flooded out of their homes, are now finding themselves with a bigger problem.

WRNIRhodeIsland: Westin workers to announce decision on potential strike http://bit.ly/bqS6AJ

President Obama’s jobs bill is expected to be signed into law today. The bill gives companies who hire unemployed workers a tax break and extends highway and mass transit programs through the end of the year. Congress, with support from both sides of the isle, easily approved the bill yesterday, and it could generate some two hundred and fifty thousand jobs by the end of the year.

Photo licensed under Creative Commons, courtesy Flickr user blvesboy

projo: Today in history: Toddler recovers from pit bull attack http://bit.ly/dfx55L

Saturday marks the day -- the St. Pats 5K in Providence. Newbie runners maria caporizzo and I have been posting about our training for the race for several weeks now. Although looking forward to the event, we're also looking back...

Every year Rhode Island School of Design’s Office of Multicultural Affairs plans a week of programming that focus on women. This year, Women’s Focus Week will include a film screen and panel discussion highlighting the topic of motherhood and the challenges women face in balancing work and family responsibilities. Given that many laws, organizational policies, and [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "RISD presents: On the See-Saw: Women Balancing Family, Art and Career", url: "http://kidoinfo.com/ri/risd-presents-on-the-see-saw-women-balancing-family-art-and-career/" });

Please join us for the Tom Sgouros for Treasurer kick-off event!

Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6-9pm

Hi-Hat
3 Davol Square
Providence, RI

Featuring a performance by the What Cheer? Brigade.

Suggested Contribution: $100
Students, Low-income: $25

Why should you care about the treasurer's race? The treasurer's office is an underused asset to our state government, with important levers of power that seldom get used. The treasurer isn't just about finance, but also housing, education, the environment and more.  Rhode Island deserves a treasurer who understands that it's not just about managing the state's finances more efficiently, but also about using those levers to benefit the state's working families, its water and air, housing, education and more. Read more about Tom Sgouros at his campaign website, or read the Rhode Island Policy Reporter (a policy newsletter he's been writing for 6 years), or -- better yet -- come to the party and talk to Tom directly.

RSVP to the event by email at RSVP@tomfortreasurer.com.  If you can't make it, please donate to his campaign.

 

Host Committee: Craig O'Connor and Lauren Goddard, Melody Drnach, Dave Heckman, Matt Jerzyk, Karen McAninch and Steve Markovitz, Rachel Miller, Jane Murphy and Jim Dean, Marvin Ronning, Marti Rosenberg, Roxie and Tom Sgouros Sr., Jim Tull, Councilman Seth Yurdin, Representative Frank Ferri, John Roney, Senator Rhoda Perry, Ray Rickman, John and Letitia Carter, Robert Walsh, Jr., Harry and Alice Beckwith, Marc B. Gertsacov, Esq., K. Nicholas Tsiongas, Jim Harris, Lawrence Purtill, Ric McIntyre, Paul McNeil, Jr., David Julio Ortiz, Representative David Segal, Henry and Peggy Sharpe, Bruce Vild and Faith Lamprey, Jay Walsh, Rick Brooks, Bert Crenca, Brian Hull, Representative Scott Guthrie, Representative Art Handy, Ed and Cathy Hardie, Meg Kerr and Bob Vanderslice, Nancy Evans Lloyd, Lynne McCormack and Al Chin, Garrett Bliss, Patrick Crowley, Representative Bob DaSilva, Representative Rod Driver, Johnny Dollar, Scott Duhamel, Representative Jay Edwards, Alisa Gallo, Roberta Hazen Aaronson and Michael Aaronson, Representative Edie Ajello, Michael Alper, Representative Chris Fierro, and Dan Bass

 

Journal Photo by Connie Grosch The Northeast Saltwater Fishing Show opens in the Rhode Island Convention Center tomorrow with non-stop fishing seminars that are...

From RI Jobs With Justice:

The owners of the Westin Hotel have imposed a contract on Westin workers that cuts wages twenty percent for all workers, raises employees’ health insurance costs (triples or quadruples the cost), and significantly cuts employees’ sick days, vacations and holidays. This contract also threatens Westin hotel workers’ job security by authorizing subcontracting.

Rally, Thursday March 18th @ 4pm
Westin Hotel, 1 West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903

Join Rhode Island Jobs with Justice, UNITE HERE, and other student, labor, and community groups as we show our solidarity with the Westin Workers. We will rally on Thursday March 18th at 4pm in front of the Westin hotel.

The Union Committee of the Westin workers is holding a vote to authorize action up to and including boycotts and strikes. Results of the vote will be announced at the rally.

Hello Gardeners!

If you’ve signed up for a plot but haven’t heard from me, here’s why: Last week I wrote all of the current gardeners to see who wants to stay on for the 2010 season. I’ve heard from almost all of them, and as soon as I have everything squared up, I’ll start handing out assignments.

This year, I’ll be reassigning abandoned plots in late July for Summer/ Fall harvests. If I can’t fit you in for the Spring, I’ll get you in on the Fall. There’s a lot of great news to come and I’m sure there’s a place for everyone.

If you are a member already and wouldn’t mind sharing your plot, let me know. Also, you may lend your plot to a person on the wait list if you are going to be out of town for an extended period of time.

Regardless, if you would like a plot, please register on the waitlist, as I will be giving plots on a first-come basis.

Happy Spring!

k!

theoceanproject: http://bit.ly/cwc2Rw