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LIN TV Corp. Announces Stock Repurchase Program

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LIN TV Corp. (“LIN Media”; NYSE: TVL) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program. Under the program, LIN Media is authorized to repurchase up to $25 million of its class A common stock over the next 12 months. The Company expects the purchases to be made from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The timing, price and volume of repurchases will be based o

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MetLife Auto & Home® Rewards Teens for Driving Safely with the Launch of Its Revamped “Teens on the Road to Safety Program”

WARWICK, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–One in three teenage deaths happens in motor vehicle crashes, and the sad truth is many of them could have been prevented. In an effort to save teenage lives and make roads safer for everyone, MetLife Auto & Home has launched its revamped “Teens on the Road to Safety Program” to encourage teenagers to make safe driving a priority. As part of this program, young drivers who go one year without accidents, claims, or moving violations will receive a $50 American

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Project Night Vision in Providence

CITY OF PROVIDENCE PARTNERS WITH PROVIDENCE COLLEGE TO LAUNCH “PROJECT NIGHT VISION” Program will provide at-risk youth with a safe and active learning environment PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Angel Taveras held a press conference today to announce a new program in Providence called Project Night Vision, aimed at providing at-risk youth ages 13 to 18 …

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Federal Hill House Students To Assemble Care Packages For Children Affected By Tornado

PROVIDENCE, RI, May 31, 2011—Students from the Federal Hill House Association’s (FHHA) School Age Program will assemble “care packages” on Wednesday, June 1, at the agency’s home in Providence for children affected by the tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri last week.

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New Web-based Show, ReNewable Now, Focuses on the “Business Side of Green”

WEST WARWICK, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On May 11, the creators of Arpin Broadcast Network will debut a new Web-based show, ReNewable Now, an eco-conscious series dedicated to the “business side of green.” Peter Arpin, partner of Arpin International Group and award-winning green business advocate, hosts the program at ReNewableNow.TV. “Businesses today are only just beginning to realize the substantial cost savings that ‘going green’ can create for them,” said Peter Arpin. “Our show features discus

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‘Homesick’ Akeem Richmond leaving URI after two seasons

Akeem Richmond is leaving the URI basketball team after two years with the program.

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Police reaching out to Providence kids

WPRI.com Providence News — Wed Feb 09 11:50:24 UTC 2011 The Rhode Island State Police kicked off their 2011 Community Outreach Program Tuesday afternoon with a pizza party in the Chad Brown neighborhood of Providence.   about: Chad Brown Providence Rhode Island Rhode Island State Police State and Providence police

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Juvenile delinquency program on hold

WPRI TV Local News — Sat Jan 29 13:43:25 UTC 2011 A program aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency has been put on hold. about: Director of the program Juvenile delinquency Kevin Aucion Politics Providence Journal The interim director of the Rhode Island DCYF The Providence Journal William Barnett III

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Bankruptcy order affirms foreclosure mediation program

Projo Biz Blog — Fri Jan 28 18:23:37 UTC 2011 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In a decision issued Friday, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Arthur N. Votolato upheld the Court’s right to establish a mediation program for homeowners facing foreclosure. Votolato implemented the program, called the loss mitigation pr… about: Arthur N. Votolato Bankruptcy Business_Finance Judge United States bankruptcy court U.S. Bankruptcy Court

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Bob Kerr: There is more to this program than a bouncing ball

So roll a few balls onto the court, toss a few onto the field, and there’s your program for at-risk kids.

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