Fire retardant kills Rhode Island statehouse Christmas tree
The 18 foot Colorado blue spruce died after workers sprayed it with fire retardant under a new fire code. Governor Carcieri blamed the spray while officials say the code does not require spraying. A replacement tree was rushed in and will not be sprayed.
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Baldwin residents vote to approve Sunday sales
Baldwin voters approve Sunday liquor sales after a petition sparked a three to two Septem ber City Council vote. City leaders say the move helps local businesses while opponents fear Sunday sales cut into family days off. Turnout was about 15 percent with provisional ballots to be canvassed.
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Downtown Lawrence lights delayed by water line work
Safety concerns push replacement of water lines along Massachusetts Street delaying Christmas lights. City and downtown association plan to rewire blocks 600 through 800 by next Christmas with cooperation to light trees where outlets were replaced. The downtown lights, funded with 25 000 from local groups, still fall short of a winter wonderland.
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