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Woonsocket $2.5M tax hike plan heads to House vote

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:06 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Leaders from Woonsocket have moved a step closer to winning legislative permission to raise taxes by $2.5 million to help the troubled city reach a firmer financial footing.

4 students arrested in Woonsocket bomb threats

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:07:18 -0400

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island - Woonsocket police have arrested four students in connection with a recent string of bomb threats at Woonsocket High School.

Cops: "US Bombs" backpack in RI yard not a threat

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:58:33 -0400

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island - A backpack bearing the words "U.S. Bombs" was found this weekend in the yard of a home in Woonsocket, but police concluded it wasn't a threat after determining the words on the bag were the names of rock bands.

Rep. Baldelli-Hunt running for Woonsocket mayor

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:07:50 -0400

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island - Democratic State Rep. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt says she's running for mayor of Woonsocket in this year's election and pledges to solve the city's budget problems.