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10 YEARS AGO Dec. 27, 2012 Growing tension in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn. two weeks ago has prompted all Genesee County schools to close two days before the start of Christmas break. All Genesee County School Districts — including Davison — were closed Dec. 20-21, according to

10 YEARS AGO Dec. 27, 2012 Growing tension in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn. two weeks ago has prompted all Genesee County schools to close two days before the start of Christmas break. All Genesee County School Districts — including Davison — were closed Dec. 20-21, according to

Ten University of Rhode Island students got firsthand experience this summer learning what it takes to pull together a full-fledged television production. The program, “The College Tour,” from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy and Burton Roberts, gives prospective college students an opportunity to virtually “tour” select colleges and universities across the country to gain an insider’s perspective shared by their students, faculty and alumni. URI is one of nine schoo...