Monday, April 30, 2012
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Johnston: "This unfortunatly will never get off the ground. (The governor) and company will stick the noses in here and tax the crap out of this and say that it will do more harm than good. It is to bad that we cannot have a place to do this." — Tom Ficca, commenting on POLL: Does RI Need a Legal Place to Drag Race? Coventry: "And if Coventry keeps it, it will bring in 1.4 Million over the next 20 yrs. Or 2.1 Million over 30 yrs. Why would anyone sell it now?" — Chris, commenting on Committee Hears Landmark Dividend Presentation Cranston: "The school committee had a chance to stop breaking the law; they had no chance of keeping their blatantly illegal school prayer on the wall. It was an open and shut, unwinnable case." — Robin Lionheart…
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Johnston: "This just proves once again how ineffective a "NO CONTACT ORDER" truly is." — Chris Vallot, commenting on Johnston Murder Suspect In Court Today Coventry: "Let's hope this one wasn't started by a careless smoker throwing their lit cigarette butt out the window of their car while passing by." — Alicarn, commenting on Crews Respond to Brush Fire on Red Flag Warning Day Cranston: "To you naysayers speaking up for your rights...please also consider the rights of the property owners...just as you would like your rights to use your property respected...so others expect the same." — Joe Richer, commenting on Report: Protest Against Phenix Glen Project Centers Around Traffic East Greenwich: "Brilliant! Almost 4 years into Rhode Island'…
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Johnston: "How come the people who get the most from the system have all the ideas to fix it for everybody but themselves?" — sonny val, commenting on Don't Expect Municipal Pension Reform This Year, Says Polisena Woonsocket: "Lowering or watering down the passing grade so kids can graduate is nothing to be proud of. It's one step up from the accepted practice of social promotions. Shameful and sad." — Chris12, commenting School Committee to Discuss Raising WHS Passing Grade Threshold Coventry: "Yeah because that's exactly what I want my kid doing, spending more time online!! seriously people, think. Kids barely pay attention in regular classes do you really think they are going to retain any information from online classes?" — harry …
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Monday, April 9, 2012
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Johnston: "Not only should it be used to improve public schools where needed, It should offset the cost of secondary education. The 20-something generation is already preparing to take the brunt of the blow from overspending and borrowing from the baby boomers, the last thing they need is to rack up tremendous student loan debt." — ok pal, commenting on Poll: Should Lotto $ Go Directly To Schools? Coventry: "In Coventry we need to change the mindset that next years new contract is a continuation of this ending contract. In the real world a contract has a shelf life with a start and end date. After the end date we start fresh. Get it??? A contract should not last for more years than you can guarantee the funding source within." — Coventry …
Monday, April 2, 2012
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Johnston: "They should not only have to work at getting the field back up and running; they should have to pay ALL of the cost to get the job done. When that is complete they should begin their community service, preferably maintaining the field that they destroyed, and that should be done for an entire year. If they fail to do any part of this a year in prison would be my next choice." — Al MMaciarelli, commenting on Boys Will Be Boys or Hold Them Accountable Coventry: "Shared sacrifice means just that. The graduated income tax was designed so those who made the most contributed the most to the betterment of society as a whole. To those who argue that we will just drive the job creators to move; we have bent over backwards over the last …
Monday, March 26, 2012
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Johnston: "Perhaps you should do a story on executive functioning and how the adolescent brain is still developing which is why many teens do things that prompt adults to say "what the heck were you thinking?" — Kaycee, commenting on Accused Vandal Won't Face School Disciplinary Action Coventry: "What's the hurry? It's only been 2 years? ... No, lets stand around like a bunch of overpaid idiots, and look at plans for a couple of months, bone the state taxpayers massive cost over runs, and still have a crappy bridge that might last 20 years. It's no wonder why theres no money, sickening." — Dale B., commenting on RIDOT Released Laurel Avenue Bridge Construction Update Cranston: "I can't imagine how that little boy (who is the same age as …
Monday, March 19, 2012
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Johnston: "The building would do well with small antique shops and retail stores. The grounds would offer great walking and picnic areas that would gear toward elderly, physically disabled, children and for biking....keeping it countrylike and natural." — Janice Sheehan Hodge, commenting on What Would You Put Here? Coventry: "Very logical, therefore has very little chance of passage. It somewhat lessens the room for mischief." — mjm, commenting on Kettle Proposes Greater Transparency in Grant Process Cranston: "At what cost democracy Mr Sepe? Are we to sacrifice the rule of law for political expediency? That is what a tyrant does sir." — Bill Greenaway, commenting on Letter: Ward 4 Special Election Would Cost Taxpayers East Greenwich: "We…
Monday, March 12, 2012
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Johnston: "I would not be surprised if it is the same "animals" that have been going through our "once" quiet neighborhood and egging every car on the streets. I hope these sick, immature "kids' get caught and they get punished "BIG" time for all this damage and destruction in town. I hope the Mayor stands by his words and will catch these "animals." — JT, commenting on Mayor To Vandals: We Will Find You Coventry: "How does it take 5 MILLION dollars to repair roof(s)? Where are these numbers coming from? The figures that local towns, cities and even federal government come up with has always boggled my mind." — Denise Williams, Commenting on School Committee Adopts FY13 Budget Cranston: "Cranston’s school board should have spent your tax …
Monday, March 5, 2012
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Johnston: "If that staffer didn't proofread before, I'll bet he does now." — David Bouchard, commenting on VP Biden's Memo Misspells 'Rhode Island'; Forgiveable? Coventry:"There is no irrefutable evidence that all day K alone results in smarter children. There are too many variables." — coventry voter, commenting on Gist Setting Lofty Goals For Rhode Island Students and Teachers Cranston: "Cranston residents,PAY ATTENTION to this ELECTION!" — Golden, commenting on Farina, Bucci Will Run for Council Seats East Greenwich: "I don't believe what I am hearing. Why is there always a huge rise in costs, it seems higher than the cost of living. In these extraordinary ecomomic times I believe the people who run the department should be limiting …
Monday, February 27, 2012
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Johnston: "How about an ice skating rink? Hockey practice, family time, future Olympians.. possibilities are endless." — LPF, commenting on What Would You Put Here — 1300 Hartford Ave. Coventry: "We give passes to our elected officials. NO MORE PASSES... Please... If you take command you are in charge, you take the HIT for everything that comes out of your office.... Everything." — Henry Jacobs, commenting on POLL: BP Biden's Memo Misspells 'Rhode Island' — Forgiveable? Cranston: "Why can't someone just take a paint brush to the words Heavenly Father and Amen? Then the school is not violating anyone's constitutional rights and it won't cost $1000 to do it." — KAP, commenting on ACLU: Banner Needs to Be Removed Now East Greenwich: "Why all…
