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Newport Hosted 18th Annual RI Soap Box Derby

 Nearly 30 racers competed in the 18th Annual Ocean State Soap Box Derby on Saturday for the chance to represent Rhode Island in the All-American Soap Box Derby Nationals in Akron, Ohio.   First-time racer Robby Dufault of Newport won the 2013 Stock Division title.  Robby is a 1st grade student at …

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Volunteers Needed for the 2013 Atlantic Cup Sailing Race!

We are currently looking for volunteers to work as event staff at the 2013 Atlantic Cup Class40 sailing race. On Memorial Day Weekend, Newport will be home to the Atlantic Cup, which boasts the largest Class40 fleet ever to race in the United States. The race is also the USA's only carbon-neutral …

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BICYCLE SAFETY HELPS PEDDLE AWAY FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM

Middletown, RI (April 23, 2013) – More Americans ride bicycles than those who ski, golf or play tennis combined, according to the National Sporting Goods Association. The Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association says biking-related injuries are largely preventable.  “…

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Inaugural Newport 10 Miler Raises Over $6,000 for the Fort Adams Trust

NEWPORT, RI – Gray Matter Marketing has announced a donation of $6,090 to the Fort Adams Trust through the Newport 10 Miler. In its first year, the 10-mile road race welcomed over 1,200 athletes to Newport.  This money will be used by the Trust to enhance their mission of directing and supporting …

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RI Nurses Institute Closes Acheivment Gap

For Immediate Release:   May 14, 2013 Contact:        Rob Pilkington, Ed.D., Superintendent rpilk@rinimc.org    401-378-7007 RI NURSES INSTITUTE CHARTER  HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP WITH BLACKS & LATINOS and PREPARES TOMORROW’S NURSES TODAY (Providence, RI)   Students at Rhode Island …

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Volunteers Needed at Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

The 2013 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships is right around the corner, and there are great ways to get involved!  Please consider contributing to this exciting week of tennis! Without our volunteers and their hard work, we would not be able to deliver one of the most exciting weeks in tennis!  …

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EnergySage Announces Free Comparison Shopping Tool for Solar Power Systems

The internet has radically changed the way we shop for most products and services. In general, it’s easy to research features and benefits, compare prices, and ultimately purchase whatever product or service is just right for you. Imagine trying to book a vacation without websites like Expedia or …

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Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. As Memorial Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau …

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yard sale

yard sale sat apr. 11 800am to 200 pm...come one come all something for everyone half the proceeds go to cancer awareness we will also be selling raffle tickets for great prizes i mean GREAT prizes come check us out  

Awareness

Spring Home Improvements Make for Busy Season

This spring, landscaping, roofing and home improvement contractors will face a busy season, according to recent statistics from the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont.  Over the past month, consumers have gone to boston.bbb.org to search for …

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