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Newport Daily News - Thu Nov 20

Twenty children who are homeless are attending Newport public schools, almost all of them in the elementary schools.

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Newport Daily News - Thu Nov 20

Local legislators did not offer much in the way of solutions for the state's ever-widening economic woes Wednesday during the fifth annual Newport County Legislative Breakfast.

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Newport Daily News - Thu Nov 20

A three-day film festival featuring Native American history and customs will be presented next week at the Edward King House Senior Center in Newport.

Rhode Island hotels, meals tax collections take a dip

Hotel Online - Wed Nov 19

Nov. 19--As the weather cooled in September, so did Rhode Island's hotel and restaurant industries, where business was lukewarm at best to begin with.

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Newport Daily News - Wed Nov 19

An architectural and engineering firm has estimated it would cost the Newport School Department $5.28 million to bring its five elementary schools into compliance with the minimum standards of the state's fire ...

National Grid sues cities and towns over assessments

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 19

National Grid is suing 34 Rhode Island cities and towns, accusing some of inflating the assessments on its gas lines and, as a result, overcharging the company on its tax bills.

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Newport Daily News - Tue Nov 18

In the end, the fireworks didn't come. Before a standing-room-only crowd Monday night, the Middletown Town Council unanimously elected newcomers Christopher T. Semonelli and Richard P. Cambra as president and ...

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Newport Daily News - Tue Nov 18

National Grid has filed a Superior Court lawsuit claiming Newport, Portsmouth and 10 other communities have overassessed the values of the company's gas lines and equipment so the company has paid too much in ...

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Newport Daily News - Tue Nov 18

Supporters are stepping forward to try to save First Night Newport '09, which is in jeopardy.

Newport sky may remain dark on New Year's Eve

Providence Journal - Mon Nov 17

Will the City-by-Sea's annual New Year's Eve celebration become the economy's next casualty? First Night Newport, with its fireworks display over the harbor and family-oriented performances downtown, won't be ...