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February 5, 2011

When the world's most popular social networking site, Facebook, debuted in 2003, things were different. It started out small as it was open to a select group of colleges and universities. It grew quickly, though, and expanded to more colleges as months passed. And, soon enough, it was open to community colleges, then high schools, and, finally, every person with an Internet connection.

Narragansett’s Town Engineer recognized for 22 years of service

February 5, 2011

NARRAGANSETT–Jeffry Ceasrine wouldn’t trade his job for any other. Narragansett, beneficiary of the 22 years that the Town Engineer has dedicated to the planning, construction and maintenance of the town’s infrastructure, should thank him.

“We usually get unhappy calls when something is broken,” said Ceasrine with a laugh.

“I didn’t even know I was getting the award.”

WEB EXCLUSIVE: WCCU Holiday tournament nets big proceeds

February 5, 2011

This week, Westerly Community Credit Union distributed checks from the 27th Annual WCCU Holiday Basketball Tournament to the four participating high schools: Chariho, Exeter-West Greenwich, Stonington and Westerly.
The tournament was held on Dec 27, 28, 29 and 30, and raised money for four participating schools’ sports boosters.
‘WCCU has always been a very community-oriented institution,’ stated Steve White, WCCU President & CEO. ‘We couldn’t be happier being the sole sponsor of this event for the past 27 years and raising money to help our communities’ young adults.’