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TexasTowelie

(116,749 posts) Thu Dec 21, 2017, 05:30 AM Dec 2017

Dead, dried-up Christmas tree to be replaced at Statehouse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A dead Christmas tree at the Statehouse is being replaced.

Gov. Gina Raimondo said on Monday that a new tree is coming after the first one dried up and dropped piles of needles more than a week before Christmas. She told reporters her staff plans the switch as soon as possible.

Raimondo, a Democrat, said she wants people to know, "Don't worry, we'll get a new tree."

The move comes three days after The Associated Press reported Friday on the tree's sorry condition, including bare branches and needles that dropped instantly when touched.

Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Dead-Christmas-tree-to-be-replaced-at-RI-12438978.php

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Dead, dried-up Christmas tree to be replaced at Statehouse (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2017 OP

People must have been very concerned about the state of this Christmas Tree for it to get it dewsgirl Dec 2017 #1

I think that we have started the slow news cycle that will likely continue until next year. TexasTowelie Dec 2017 #2

I agree, but you never know anymore. I find the cute stories palate cleansing in between the dewsgirl Dec 2017 #3

We had the first rain (less than 1/4 inch) in over 6 months BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #4

dewsgirl

(14,964 posts)

1. People must have been very concerned about the state of this Christmas Tree for it to get it

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 07:29 AM

Dec 2017

Own article.

TexasTowelie

(116,749 posts)

2. I think that we have started the slow news cycle that will likely continue until next year.

Reply to dewsgirl (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 07:42 AM

Dec 2017

We'll still hear about the big stories in the national press, but the human interest, cute animal, and holdiay stories are on the upswing. Even my cats get burned out on the cute cat videos.

dewsgirl

(14,964 posts)

3. I agree, but you never know anymore. I find the cute stories palate cleansing in between the

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 08:44 AM

Dec 2017

Tsunami that has became the daily news cycle.

BigmanPigman

(52,241 posts)

4. We had the first rain (less than 1/4 inch) in over 6 months

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 06:47 PM

Dec 2017

in Southern CA yesterday. The Christmas trees around here are crispy and crunchy fire hazards already.

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