News in Block Island, Rhode Island
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PAWTUCKET , RI (June 30, 2009) Amidst the sweltering summer heat and humidity in Pawtucket , Rhode Island , trains the Fighting Pride of Northern Nevada, Jesse Brinkley, in preparation for his light heavyweight showdown with Baltimore ’s Mike “THE PERSECUTOR” Paschall on Friday, July 10th at the Reno Events Center .Newly appreciated membrane estrogen receptor important therapeutic target for breast cancer (EurekAlert!) ( Lifespan ) New research at Rhode Island Hospital has uncovered the biological effects of a novel membrane estrogen receptor, a finding that has potential implications for hormonal therapy for breast cancer.
2009 Spring Recap (Hoopville) The 2009 spring camp and travel team circuit is in the books. We take a look back at some of the players we've seen during the past couple of months.
Lobbyists influence energy debate in RI (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) PROVIDENCE - As Rhode Island moves to expand its renewable energy market, lobbyists at the Statehouse are finding the debate provides a different form of green power: cash.
Historic Ocean House to Re-open in Watch Hill, Rhode Island (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) One of New England's Original and Iconic Grand Hotels Comes Back to Life
Brandon crime tracker (The Brandon News & Tribune) This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported June 18-24 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33510
, (Press of Atlantic City) Who Are They: In the 1990s, the Philadelphia-based quartet Boyz II Men became the most commercially successful R&B group ever. What To Expect : The three current members of Boyz II Men are Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris and Wanya Morris.
RI top court to take up Block Island marina case (Boston Globe) A dispute over a planned marina expansion on Block Island is heading to Rhode Island's highest court.
Battle brews over health premium hikes (Providence Business News) PROVIDENCE – R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller, himself in the crosshairs as House Democrats move to eliminate his office, has escalated a battle over health insurance premium hikes sought by the state’s leading insurers.
Firefighters rescue worker from RI trench (Quad-City Times) A worker with an independent contractor was rescued by firefighters from a trench Friday after he was pinned by some heavy equipment along 24th Street in Rock Island.