Teaching Behind Bars at the ACI by Gail Eastwood
Ann Leaver from Roosevelt Dr teaches weekly inside the Adult Correctional Institute under the University Without Walls Corrections Project. The program allows inmates to study and train to teach and counsel, with some graduates performing community service outside and others pursuing degrees after release.
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Ann Leaver
Roosevelt Dr
Leaver
University Without Walls
ACI
Roger Williams College
Gas station owners seek ban on self service in town
Fourteen local station owners petitioned the town council to outlaw self service and halt new station construction to protect jobs, safety, and local prices. They argued big oil pressure pushes self service, risking layoffs and poorer service, and cited risks to motorists like tire breaks at night.
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John Watkinson Jr
Watkinson Automotive
State St
Nunes seeks Ford help over Ferry Nike site fate
Town Administrator Augustine Nunes asks President Ford to intervene in the federal disposal of the Ferry Nike property. Council members Verna and Holmes back the move to favor the town and curb tax losses while planning to expand the school system. A council resolution also requires two foot lengths for brush disposal at the Minturn Farm landfill to ease burial costs.
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Augustine Nunes
Ford
Val Verna
Hugh Holmes
Mr Nunes
Nunes
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Government Services Administration
Roger Williams College
RI Association For
Minturn Farm
Arthur Langelo
Guide to the 190th Fourth of July Parade issue
Special issue details the yearly civic, military, and firemen parade with schedule, route, participating organizations, and ceremonial highlights for the 190th celebration. Includes context on traditions and community events surrounding the holiday.
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Doug Fellow
Robeiro
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Gail Eastwood
Petro Pumpers
Watkinson
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