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The lifeguards at Misquamicut State Beach earned their $10 an hour Monday. They pulled nine people out of treacherous rip-tide currents that can form instantly, and drag even strong swimmers far from shore.
Coast Guard assists in pair of rescues
Extra: A guide to rip currents
Map: Regional surf zone forecase
Extra: Beach guide, local and marine forecasts, tips and more
Almost 400 years after Roger Williams established a new colony by a freshwater spring along what is now North Main Street, 51 people from 24 nations gathered in the same spot yesterday to become some of the nation's newest citizens.
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Labor's voice loud at State House
Most days on Smith Hill, union lobbyists far outnumber those from other interest groups.
Rhode Island School of Design's rock star
John Maeda, RISD's new president, has spent the past few weeks introducing himself -- and he's brought some high-tech upgrades to getting acquainted.
Video: John Maeda talks about his philosophy and ideas for RISD
Extras: Read John Maeda’s blog || See Maeda’s online art gallery
Your turn: What can be done to keep young people out of gangs?
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The luck of the draw: Parents learn whether their children win spots at charter schools
Q&A: What, why and where are these schools?
Gallery: Students at, and who want to be at, charter schools
Your turn: Do you think Rhode Island needs more charter schools?
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Local, state government employs 1 in 6 workers in R.I.
Rhode Islanders paid their city and town employees more than $1.6 billion in 2006, a Providence Journal analysis of municipal employee records shows.
Chart: Municipal employees figures, town by town
Chart: What Rhode Island's cities' and towns' payrolls cost
Public Payroll: The Journal's ongoing analysis of Rhode Island's state and municipal employee costs
The Immigration Debate
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