BUCKLAND At its first meeting since a threat of violence by a student put its community on edge, the Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee and superintendent responded to the flood of concerns and comments they have.
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Dan Lederer
I’m not sure if it makes me a nerd or not (or if people actually call people nerds anymore), but when I see a Rhode Island question pop up on Jeopardy! , I get excited.
It makes me feel like we’re getting a celebrity shoutout. It’s a feeling of pride, recognition and even respect. Last week, while “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Whitaker was guest hosting, Rhody made an appearance on the board: This single optimistic word is the official state motto of Rhode Island. Say it with me now: What is Hope? (It stumped all three contestants who, I’m sure, are regretting not brushing up on their Rhode Island history).