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Norwich area Memorial Day celebrations: what to know
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is the federal holiday for mourning U. S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Decoration Day began on May 30, 1868, and was designated as the day to honor Union soldiers who had died in battle. After World War I and II, the holiday turned into a remembrance for all soldiers who fought and died in the service.
Rte. 82 project back before City Council: How has it changed and what did council approve?
Steps have been taken toward the state’s proposed project to create multiple roundabouts on Rte. 82. During Monday’s City Council meeting, it approved two measures related to the state project. The vote was on a 4-3 party line split, favoring Democrats. The city would accept land and maintenance responsibilities when the proposed project is...
What should Norwich do with Dodd Stadium? Why the city should update it, and who opposes it
As baseball is a seasonal game, discussion of what to do with the city-owned Dodd Stadium also emerges during budget season. Glenn Carberry, retired lawyer and the man who pushed for Norwich to get into baseball, presented a white paper on the 30th season of baseball in Norwich to the City Council on Monday.
Voice of Democracy essay winner to deliver Memorial Day keynote
A Westerly teen will be the featured speaker at the state’s 50th Annual Memorial Day ceremony taking place Monday at 1 p.m. at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. Abiagael Emery, 15, a sophomore at Westerly High School, took first place for Rhode Island in the 2023-2024 Voice of Democracy audio essay competition, […] The post Voice of Democracy essay winner to deliver Memorial Day keynote appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
'The peace movement is moving': Veterans for Peace march in Norwich
If you passed by Main Street Norwich Tuesday morning, you may have seen people singing songs and waving flags, demanding peace. Members of Veterans for Peace marched through Norwich as a part of their Walk for Peace and Planet, Justice and Democracy. They started in Maine, and aim to reach Washington D.C. in early July. On Tuesday, they visited U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney’s office, then marched to Naval Submarine Base in Groton to hold a vigil around 3:30 p.m. The group then planned to demonstrate outside the Coast Guard Academy’s Commencement 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and hold a vigil at Electric Boat at 2 p.m. that day., according to a press release.
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