Archive - Nov 6, 2011 - News Article

Curmudgeon's Corner: An ‘interest’-ing look inside the foreclosure crisis (Opinion)

November 6, 2011

Where to start this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner?

Obama calling off the war in Iraq? The continuing saga of the pension crisis that is driving Rhode Island into insolvency? The potential cuts necessary to face North Kingstown’s budget crisis? No, let’s talk about the foreclosure crisis.

Fears come to life on local big screens

November 6, 2011

With the work of filming and marketing “Inkubus” completed, the Main Street-based Woodhaven Production Co. finally experienced the high of seeing its title creature unleashed on local big screens last weekend.

Reminder to parents: cut out the sugary sweets (Opinion)

November 6, 2011

Researchers are citing sugary drinks and snacks as a prime cause for the dramatic rise in Childhood Obesity and the related increases in Type II Diabetes and Heart Disease in children and teens. Here in Rhode Island the State Health Department has launched a campaign to curb children’s sugar consumption. Buses, radio, TV and newspaper ads are reminding parents to “Cut the Sugar”.