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These were supplemented by sheep cheese, vegetables (leeks, mallow, lettuce, chicory, mushrooms) and a little meat, and among Romans, a strong preference for fish and seafood.

According to a National Center of Biotechnology Information article, the discovery of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet is attributed to American scientist Ancel Keys, who researched the correlation between cardiovascular disease and diet for the first time.

In the 1950s, Keys was struck by a phenomenon, for which he could not, at first, provide a full explanation. The poor population of small towns of southern Italy was, against all predictions, much healthier than the wealthier citizens of New York, many of whom had Italian ancestors who emigrated to the United States.

Keys suggested that this depended on food, and tried to validate his original insight, focusing on foods that made up the diet of these populations.

This study proved that populations that had adopted a diet based on the Mediterranean diet presented a very low rate of cholesterol in the blood

and, consequently, a minimum percentage of coronary heart disease.

This was mainly due to the plentiful use of olive oil, bread, pasta, vegetables, herbs, garlic, red onions and other foods of vegetable origin, and a rather moderate use of meat.

The modern Mediterranean diet is characterized by the emphasis on plant foods such as grains, vegetables and fruits. Olives, olive oil, nuts, beans, legumes, seeds and herbs/spices are also part of the Mediterranean eating style.

The Mediterranean lifestyle also recognizes the importance of physical activity and social interaction at mealtimes.

Grains should be mostly whole grains and can include whole-wheat breads, whole-wheat pasta, oats, brown rice, couscous, quinoa or barley.

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Nuts, beans, legumes and seeds are the main sources of protein, healthy fats and fiber. Common beans include chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cannellini beans, kidney beans, lentils and black beans. Nuts are good as a snack, on a salad or added to other dishes.

Herbs and spices add flavor and aroma to foods. They reduce the need for salt and can be rich in health-promoting antioxidants.

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pound fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillet 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Italian or poultry seasoning 1½ teaspoons salt 1½ teaspoons black pepper 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes 2 cups broccoli florets 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil and/or parsley 1 tablespoon honey 1. Line a 15-by-10-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Rinse salmon; pat dry. Place salmon in prepared pan.

Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the Italian or poultry seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, broccoli, garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, the Italian or poultry seasoning, and the salt and pepper; toss to coat. Place in pan with salmon. Roast 15 to 18 minutes or just until salmon flakes.

3. Meanwhile, remove 1 teaspoon zest/peel from the lemon (do not use the white flesh or pith) and squeeze 3 tablespoon juice from lemon. In a small bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, the basil and/or parsley, and the honey. Spoon the mixture over salmon and vegetables before serving.

TIP: To thaw frozen fish, place in a sealed bag and submerge in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Birds that visit window feeders stand in the seed while feeding, so they must be cleaned and refilled on a daily basis.

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attract a variety of birds to their properties. Tray feeders are simply platforms that hold seed and provide a place for birds to stand while they eat. All About Birds recommends tray feeders with screened, rather than solid, bottoms, as these trays promote complete drainage. Frequent cleaning is necessary with tray feeders, as bird droppings can quickly soil seed.

• Hopper or house feeders: These feeders are enclosed and feed seed out through the bottom. Hopper feeders are great for people who don’t want to be bother with daily maintenance, as they can hold several pounds of food at one time, greatly reducing the number of times homeowners will need to refill them. In addition, hopper feeders don’t need to be cleaned as often as other feeders. However, All About Birds notes that hopper feeders, which need to be thoroughly cleaned roughly once per month, are harder to clean than other feeders.

• Tube feeders: Tube feeders deliver seeds to birds through screens or ports.

Small perches attract birds to tube feeders, making these ideal for small birds.

Some tube feeders contain perches designed for birds that can feed upside down, potentially attracting a greater variety of birds to your backyard. But All About Birds notes that seed can collect on bottom-most feeding ports, providing a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. As a result, tube feeders should be inspected and cleaned regularly.

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PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.

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Beat the Winter Blahs Except for stray pine needles hiding between sofa cushions and underneath area rugs, our holiday decor with all its warm scents, glitter and glow is out of mind, now stored away for 11 months in our chilly attic.

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I miss the sparkle of it all, especially during these long, dark, winter days when I need an extra push to get outside for a charge of energy. While it will take many weeks to pick up more hours of daylight, I'm all for tricking my mind into thinking it's spring, even when it's not.

If you are on the same mission, think "perky" with these easy tips and tricks

to brighten your home and sweep away the "blahs."

Find new uses for everyday items: You and your kids can create a bright arrangement on your kitchen counter or table. First, pick up a bouquet of the springiest of flowers, tulips! Let the kids trim the stems and arrange them in a bright container. How about a teapot? It doesn't have to sit on a stove all the time, after all. Think toys, too.

A bright-yellow truck can haul a fresh new mini pot of growing ivy into the arrangement. Set a few packets of 2021 veggie seeds in the cab as a reminder of outdoor gardening fun on the horizon.

Clear the clutter and move things around: Get rid of stuff that's no longer used or useful. Give away and recycle books, old and broken toys and furniture. While you are at it, rearrange beds, desks and bookcases together in your kids' rooms. What child doesn't love the feeling of waking up the next morning to a new look?

It's also refreshing on the eyes to move living-room and family-room furniture. Do it while the kids are at school, and watch their eyes pop when they walk in the door.

Wash windows: This one sounds like work, but it's worth it. Grab squeegees, newspaper and rags to scrub and wipe away the grime. It's amazing how looking through a clean window will brighten everyone's day! *** Find more family fun and recipes at www.donnaerickson.com. Write to Donna at Info@donnaerickson.com © 2021 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

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career straight out of law school where he graduated in 1983, hanging his first shingle outside the door at the young age of 25. A lifelong Rhode Islander, he is intimately familiar with this state and its laws, regulations, and guidelines.

He also spent many years of his career in federal court so he knows the whole gamut of the legal system.

Though the practice of Roy & Cook specializes in a comprehensive and inclusive list of services, Roy’s specific work concentrates on criminal matters, landlord-tenant matters, evictions, Union Employment matters and personal injury matters. After 37 years in his profession, there is little he can’t do to help you overcome your legal challenges, and to be your legal advocate.

If you find yourself in a situation which mandates legal representation, don’t hesitate, don’t delay ~ and don’t go with an attorney with the catchiest slogan.

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My husband is negative and blames others for things at some times more than others. Also, is there a cure or ways to manage it? — Anon.

ANSWER: The term “irritable male syndrome” was coined in 2002 in a review of animal behavior, among male animals with a strictly seasonal breeding pattern. After mating season in these animals, testosterone levels drop markedly, and the animals exhibited symptoms of nervousness and irrationality.

In humans, low testosterone has a set of common symptoms, including low libido and low overall energy. Loss of body hair and decreased muscle mass happen after prolonged time without testosterone. Psychiatric symptoms, such as depressed mood and anxiety, are less strongly tied to low testosterone levels.

Most experts do not believe that the findings in animals are analogous to what healthy men experience. While it is possible that your husband has low testosterone, and that this level may be causing a degree of irritability, it is much more likely that his behavior has a different underlying cause than loss of testosterone.

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At what point does a prostate get too large? Should I be concerned even without having any symptoms? To his credit, my urologist discussed my surgical options, along with the related side effects. I am reluctant to do anything if it’s not necessary. — J.J. ANSWER: The normal prostate gland is about 20 grams, and only 4% of men will develop a prostate over 100 grams. Yours is well past that, though far short of the world record of 2,410 grams.

It is striking that the size of the prostate does not well correlate with a man’s symptoms. Since you have no symptoms and a low PSA level (especially considering the size), there is no indication to do anything surgically. The risk of surgical complications is higher in men with very enlarged prostate glands, so I would certainly be cautious about considering surgery.

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Planning for an enjoyable retirement As we progress into the new year, now is a good time for new beginnings with the best of intentions. At this time of year, it’s often common to think about resolutions and ways for improvement. Losing weight and getting organized are surely popular themes, but some may involve getting your finances in order or more specifically planning for your retirement.

Perhaps you’re like me. When I prepare to go shopping for groceries, I make a list and check each item off to ensure I get what I need. When I travel, I make a list of things I need and places I want to see, and I check each item off to make the most of my vacation.

Checklists are often good reminders for us all and a retirement checklist may help you to stay on track and achieve your retirement goals. Why not be prepared as best you can for your retirement? After all, it’s a pretty important time of your life! One that you’ve worked so hard, for so many years to achieve – so why not plan for it and make your retirement one to enjoy!

Retirement planning is a multi-step process that can start at the onset of your career and can evolve over time just as you, your career and your life evolve over time.

However, sometimes life gets busy and retirement planning might not start as early as it could or should have. It’s never too late to get started, so let’s look at a quick retirement planning checklist to help you along the way.

Lifestyle Expenses: We believe that one of the best ways to plan for retirement is to

start by determining your current lifestyle expense.

A simple way to do this is to look at your current monthly lifestyle expenses, and depending on how many years you are from retirement, making adjustments and estimating how they may change in retirement.

For example, will your house be paid off when you retire so your expenses will no longer include a mortgage payment? Have you factored expenses for future inflation?

We offer a one-page Income Gap Assessment worksheet that can help you determine your annual lifestyle expense. Simply go to your monthly checking account statement and record on the Income Gap Assessment worksheet the total dollar amount of the checks you wrote that month. My bank includes all debit card usage in that total, if yours does not, just add it in the column for debit/credit cards. It is very important to take information from each month of the year. It is important to do a 12-month cycle to ensure capturing any annual expenses.

Also, you should deduct any “one-time” expenses and we encourage clients to include annual travel/vacation amounts to help budget for an enjoyable retirement.

Most of our clients tell us this takes about 15 to 20 minutes to accomplish; not bad to establish the foundation of your retirement plan.

Determine how to take advantage of the many ways to save for retirement: There are many retirement savings vehicles to choose from to save for retirement.

There are workplace retirement savings

programs such as 403bs (for non-profits), 457s (for state or municipal employees), and 401K’s (for public and private companies). One of the cornerstones of retirement planning is determining how much money to save and where to save it. Workplace retirement plans such as those listed above, allow elective deferral amounts for the 2021 tax year of $19,500, if you are under age 50 and $26,000 if you are age 50 or over.

If you or your spouse don’t have a workplace retirement plan, you may open an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) for each of you (even if only one is working) depending on income amounts and tax filing status. IRA contribution limits for 2021 are $6,000 if you are under age 50 and $7,000 if you are age 50 and over.

Another very important item in your retirement planning is your healthcare coverage.

Determine and evaluate your options for healthcare including individual and family needs, level of care you can afford and where it will come from. Whether it is Medicare at age 65, or spousal healthcare benefits, military – VA benefits, retirement packages and supplements that may cover healthcare until Medicare age may be available sources and very important in helping you decide when to retire.

Often times, having to wait until age 65 when Medicare health insurance benefits are available is one of the more important determining factors as to when to retire. To help alleviate this crunch, it may be very helpful to fund Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) (if available) over the preceding years before retirement to help bridge the health insurance gap until Medicare eligibility at age 65. HSA individual coverage contribution limits are $3,600 and family coverage contribution limits are $7,200 for 2021. There are specific requirements for eligibility for a Health Savings Account, so, check with your employer’s Human Resource manager for the details.

This next topic is very important and can be very confusing. Maximize your Social Security Benefits – it’s important to know what your monthly social security retirement benefit amounts will be for you (and your spouse if applicable) at various ages.

We recommend setting up an account on SSA.gov. It may take a little time to work through the challenge questions like knowing what bank financed your first automobile, etc., but once you get through - it’s worth it! Also, knowing that Social Security Administration is trying to protect your identity by asking these questions is commendable.

You should obtain your social security retirement benefit estimates for age 62, your Full Retirement Age (FRA), and Age 70.

The FRA of 66 is for those born in 1954 or before. The system adds 2 months for each year of birth starting in 1955 up to 1960. For those born in 1960 or after, your full retirement age is 67.

These Social Security benefit amounts are estimates based on your earnings record over your work history that includes the highest 35 years of earnings projected out to the various retirement ages. If you do not have 35 years of earnings, you will have some zeros in your calculation which will reduce your benefit amounts. Social Security inflation adjusts your older annual amounts to today’s value then takes the highest 35 years of earnings to calculate your benefit amount. Your last year of reported earnings is assumed to be continued until your retirement ages; 62, 66-67, or age

70, which may or may not be the case. It is important for you to know what your anticipated Social Security retirement monthly benefits will be to help you determine how much more you may need in your savings/ investment accounts in order to retire and cover your living expenses.

In addition to your Social Security, you should total all expected income from all various sources including monthly pension benefits if available, annuity payments or investment income expected from all available sources. Determining a reasonable rate of drawdown is important for long term sustainability of your investments.

We often discuss the importance of reducing risk in your investments as you get closer to retirement. It is important to understand the level of risk that is in your investment portfolio and understand how that level of risk may affect the value of your retirement portfolio given increasing and decreasing market conditions. Identifying the level of risk in a portfolio is a key part of any good retirement plan. There are various software programs that we use to determine your level of risk.

If you would like to access a risk assessment tool, you can go to our web site and click on the “What’s your risk number” box.

That will take you to the software, where in less than 5 minutes, working through the questions, you will get a risk score. That is a good starting point. The next step is to have your portfolio evaluated to determine the risk level of your portfolio. Then compare your score with the score of your portfolio to see how close they are. The closer the scores the better it is. If those two numbers are too far apart, then a portfolio adjustment would be prudent.

Needless to say, this is a lot of information to absorb, so, consider working with a professional advisor, preferably a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. You can find a local CFP® by going to www.cfp.net and click on the “find a CFP® professional” button in the upper right corner.

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Here’s what business owners need to know about Second Draw PPP Loans

By Jeff CasCione Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Navigant Credit Union What’s old is new again.

Just under a year after Congress unveiled the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as part of the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a new version of the PPP is back in the headlines. Known as the Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program, this is a $284 billion initiative aimed at supporting small businesses that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This new program could provide local small businesses with much-needed relief as they continue the long process of navigating and recovering from these unprecedented times. As the small business community starts exploring their options related to this program, here are a few frequently asked questions we are hearing from our members at Navigant Credit Union.

Am I eligible for a Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program loan?

The short answer: It depends. While the first wave of Paycheck Protection Program funding was made available to any small business that meets the SBA’s size standards, this next wave of funding is a bit more restrictive.

In order to be eligible for Second Draw PPP loans, small businesses must: 1) have 300 employees or fewer on their payroll; 2) have already exhausted (or have plans to exhaust) their first PPP loan; and 3) be able to demonstrate a revenue loss of at least 25 percent between comparable quarters, or annually, in 2019 and 2020.

The thought process behind these eligibility restrictions is to ensure businesses that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic can access their share of the program.

How large of a loan can my business secure?

Second Draw PPP loans are capped at $2 million per borrower (for context: The original PPP loans were capped at $10 million), and – for most applicants – the loans are equal to 2.5X their average monthly payroll costs. For businesses operating in specific industries designated by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), the loans may increase to 3.5X average monthly payroll costs.

How can I use my Second Draw PPP loan?

Funds secured through this new installment of the PPP have similar restrictions as the original. In order to be eligible for full forgiveness, at least 60 percent of the total amount of the loan must be used to cover payroll costs, including paid sick leave and other benefits for employees. Borrowers may also use PPP funding to cover fixed operating costs such as mortgage, rent and utilities, or to purchase personal protective equipment, covered property damage costs, cleaning supplies or other items the business needs to reopen amid the pandemic.

Are nonprofit organizations eligible for Second Draw PPP funding?

Yes – and the list doesn’t stop at nonprofits. Provided they meet the aforementioned eligibility requirements, Second Draw PPP loans may be available to self-employed individuals, independent contractors, sole proprietorships, housing cooperatives and many other organizations.

How do I apply – and how quickly do I need to move?

To apply for Second Draw PPP funding, eligible borrowers need to work through the processes implemented by their accredited lender or financial institution. For example, at Navigant Credit Union, our process is conducted virtually 100% online. Our goal is to make these applications as simple as possible so that our members can focus on what they do best.

The application period for Second Draw PPP loans launched on January 13, and the deadline is currently set for March 31. As somebody who has been helping Navigant Credit Union members process these applications for the better part of a year, my best advice to local small business owners who are eligible for this round of funding is to start as early as possible.

What documents do I need to provide?

Stop me if you’ve heard this before… but, it depends. Businesses applying for loans of $150,000 or less can typically apply for funding with a simple, one-page certification document that details their size, their need and their current financial situation.

When you’re applying for loans greater than $150,000, the list of required documentation gets longer, and can include profit/ loss statements, tax returns, articles of incorporation, payroll reports and photo IDs for anyone with a significant ownership stake in the organization.

If I’m applying for $150,000 or less, should I gather all of my documents anyway?

Yes, absolutely, and unequivocally, yes.

Think about this process as if you were going to the DMV to get your license renewed.

Do you really want to sit and wait only to be told to come back with the proper paperwork?

Even if you don’t need a laundry list of financial documents to secure your PPP loan, it is likely you’ll need to provide them during the loan forgiveness process, which is still being developed in Washington. Plus, having these documents at the ready is simply a good habit for small business owners to pick up.

Jeff Cascione is the senior vice president of commercial lending at Navigant Credit Union.

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Entertainment Tasty tidbits about pizza The calendar is dotted with various holidays that celebrate pizza. From National Pizza Pie Day in February to National Deep Dish Pizza Day in April to National Cheese Pizza Day in September, not to mention National Pizza Month in October, any time of year is the perfect opportunity to bite into a slice.

For most people, the best part of pizza is eating it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still learn something about this alltime favorite food as well. The following are some tasty tidbits about pizza, courtesy of Fact City, Pizza Need and Facts Legend.

• Pizza is tied to Greece. Greeks are credited with creating the first pizza-like food. The Greeks used to bake flat, round large breads that were then topped with vegetables, potatoes, spices, and olive oil. However, the first commercial pizza and pizzeria has been traced to the 19th century and the Italian city of Naples.

• Not all pizza is flat. While crispy, low-profile pies may be classic, other varieties of pizza have their fans. “Deep dish” pizza originated in 1943 in the Chicago eatery Pizzeria Uno. Sfincione, or focaccia pizza, a type of pizza made in a sheet pan with thicker slices, was created in the mid-19th century in Sicily. It is popularly called Sicilian pizza.

• Pizza is even more popular on certain days of the year. Pizza can be enjoyed any day of the year, but Super Bowl Sunday, New Year’s Eve, Halloween, Thanksgiving Eve, and New Year’s Day are the top five days for pizza sales. In addition, pizza accounts for more than 10 percent of all food service sales.

• Pizza is booming. In the

United States, the pizza industry makes up 17 percent of all restaurants and grosses more than $30 billion every year. The highest-grossing single-unit independent pizzeria in the United States is Moose’s Tooth Pub and Pizzeria in Anchorage, Alaska. Its annual sales are approximately $6 million.

• Pizza is popular everywhere.

Around the world, about three billion pizzas are sold each year.

• Pizza is a weekend favorite.

While Friday may be pizza night for many people, sales figures indicate that Saturday night is the most popular night to eat pizza.

• Pizza has a symbiotic relationship with certain foods. The pizza industry has helped propel both the cheese and pepperoni industry. Around 251 million pounds of pepperoni are consumed each year in the United States.

• Hawaiian pizza is popular, though not accurately named.

Ham and pineapple are popular pizza toppings on the West coast of the United States, and this pizza is dubbed the Hawaiian pizza. However, it doesn’t have any connection to Hawaii.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) St. Valentine’s Day magic rules the entire week for romantic Rams and Ewes.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor the arts — which the Divine Bovine loves, loves, loves. Also, for those looking for romantic love, Cupid is available for requests. After all, his mother, Venus, rules your sign.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Loving commitments continue to grow stronger. Ditto budding relationships.

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a love fest for Leos and Leonas this week.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) More understanding on both sides can work miracles in restoring ailing relationships to health. Make the first move, and you’ll be closer to your much-wanted reunion.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Planning to take a new direction in life is exciting. And so is a new awareness of someone’s special affection. Expect a slow and mostly steady development of the situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although you might still feel you weren’t treated quite right in a recent matter, all that will work out in time. Meanwhile, enjoy the week’s special qualities and potentials.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Deciding not to give up on a troubling romantic situation helps start the healing process. Expect to find some valuable insight into yourself as things move along.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The week is filled with positive potentials, but it’s up to you to make the right choices. The advice of someone who truly cares for you and your well-being can be priceless.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to make yourself available to possibilities of the romantic kind. Already paired? Good. In that case, be sure to reassure that special person of your feelings.

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The federal government is willing to pick up 80% of the tab. But if the $71.7 million state match isn’t TRANSPORTATION BONDS approved, $286.8 million in federal funds will simply go to other states.

Creating thousands of jobs in construction and beyond.

Infrastructure improvements boost the economy and support thousands of jobs.* First, through the direct employment of workers and suppliers in the construction trades. Second, by generating additional jobs when these workers and companies pump dollars into our local and state economies.

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Modern infrastructure is the road to economic prosperity.

Be sure to vote Approve for Question 4 – by mail, via early voting or on March 2.

TRANSPORTATION BONDS

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PAID FOR BY: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES OF RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 57 TRANSPORTATION BONDS

Vote “Approve” between now and March 2.

NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND

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Question4RI.com * Based on construction job-support formulas provided by the Federal Highway Administration.