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The letter came across the editor’s desk, and after he read an excerpt aloud I couldn’t get the images out of my head.
A woman named Anne, a lifelong resident of Warwick, wrote that …
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By Erin O’Brien
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12/20/23
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In the 4th Century, Western Civilization operated under the calendar promulgated by Julius Casesar (the Julian Calendar). The first day of the year was March 25 and December, as indicated by …
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By PATRICK T. CONLEY
Historian Laureate of Rhode Island
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12/20/23
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Alexus Lee has been pretty busy these days. The Providence based artist has been bringing her blend of soul, jazz and R&B to numerous venues including The Bowery Electric in New York City, …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/20/23
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Christmas brings such warm memories to my heart. When I was a child, all holidays were celebrated with minimal fanfare, and we didn’t make a big deal out of Christmas, either. It was still such …
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12/20/23
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It all seems so plausible.
Rhode Island is a small state geographically and in terms of its population. For years the Ocean State has been the testing ground for new products and with a once …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/20/23
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The 28th United Nation’s Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate change ended last week. At the bi-partisan international climate conference nations agreed to transition away from fossil …
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12/20/23
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If you’ve followed New England Patriots football this season, or the NFL in general, you know that perhaps the hottest topic has been the future of head coach Bill Belichick with the team.
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12/20/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK : The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was initially …
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12/20/23
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12/20/23
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Last month, I took a journey along with Steve, my righthand man in the Pop Culture department at Bruneau and Co, to visit Dr. Mego on Long Island.
Now, Dr. Mego is not an M.D. like you might be …
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12/20/23
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12/20/23
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Linda L. (Couie) Murphy, age 78, passed away Monday December 18, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late John L. Couie and Marion (Dimartino) Couie. Linda was the loving mother of Tina Benassi …
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12/19/23
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Robert L. Houghtaling 69, of Warwick, passed away from a brief illness on December 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was the beloved husband of Elaine Arts to whom he had been …
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12/18/23
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Thomas E. Scanlon Jr. 96, passed away peacefully at his Warwick home on Friday, December 15th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas, a proud life-long Rhode Island resident, was born …
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12/18/23
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Walter M. Bailey, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Kent Hospital with his daughter by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Walter and Frances (McMullen) …
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12/14/23
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Weekend Spotlight
Dec. 16, Drive-Thru Food Pantry will be held by the Spring Green Memorial Church, 1350 Warwick Ave., Warwick, on Sat., Dec. 16. Grocery bags of food will be distributed …
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12/14/23
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The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holidays with over 150 members and friends at Harbor Lights on Thursday, December 8. Included in the festivities were the swearing in of …
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12/14/23
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Oil prices last week dipped to levels not seen since June and within a few dollars of the yearly low established in May, sending gasoline prices lower – just in time for the busy holiday travel …
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12/14/23
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With winter fast approaching, a trio of players with ties to Warwick is taking to the ice for their respective colleges, lacing up their skates and making contributions that will hopefully lead to …
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By BRENDEN SOARES
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12/14/23
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Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian was packed Saturday afternoon for a concert of Christmas songs, which marked the 300th anniversary of J.S. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. …
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12/14/23
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