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I have to admit that I love the name. As someone who grew up in the “hippie” era and attended college in bucolic Vermont, I’ve seen my share of unusual names.  Names like … more
Thirty-one-year-old George Henry Savage surrendered to Mass. authorities on Nov. 27, 1927. The accused burglar explained that he wanted to prevent his mother’s house from being taken as … more
I have always been an obsessive bargain shopper, raised by a family that only shopped for items at a deep discount.  Which package of underwear was purchased depended upon how deep the markdown … more
I have reviewed over 25 productions of Trinity’s “A Christmas Carol.” Each director has carefully followed the script to the point where I could recite the lines along with the … more
It’s the holidays. Time to take stock and be thankful. First and foremost I am thankful for the privilege to fish, take people fishing, get paid for it as a charter captain and then write … more
Last weekend’s football state championships wrapped up another fantastic fall sports season, leaving us with just the Thanksgiving exhibitions. With football being the last sport on the … more
Weekend Spotlight Nov. 25, Wreath Hanging and Wreath Sales will be hosted by Scout Troops 3 and 4 Gaspee Plateau in Pawtuxet Village on Sat., Nov. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wreaths will also … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more
Just look at Loki's smile! This big beauty is in need of a new home, due to changes in Loki's current home. Loki is being re-homed through PetApprove where you can find out more about Loki and the … more
There are numerous reasons why Small Business Saturday is a way better time to shop for the holidays than the consumer-driven miasma known as Black Friday. First off, small businesses are inherently … more
Since I wrote an entire article dedicated to the History of Hot Wheels, it only makes sense to follow it up with the story of their biggest competitor, Matchbox! Actually, since Matchbox came before … more
Accidents happen. While even the most cautious individuals are not immune to accidents, that doesn’t mean it’s not in everyone’s best interest to do everything they can to reduce … more
The desire to age in place is one I hear often from my clients. And it’s a smart idea. It reflects a growing awareness of the desire to tailor our living spaces to support our evolving needs as … more
Homeowners recognize that their work is never done. Homes require maintenance that runs the gamut from daily tasks like cleaning kitchen countertops to more significant undertakings like replacing … more
Richard H. Riordan 72, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Susan (Corry) Riordan, they had been married for 33 years before … more
January 28, 1965 - November 12, 2023 We are devastated to announce the unexpected physical passing of our beautiful mother, Debra “Debby” (Gardner) Clancy, who was 58 years young, … more
With pre-Black Friday sales and thoughts of getting a jump on Christmas shopping, Route 2 was humming, or in some cases reduced to a crawl, on Saturday. This was the line of cars headed north from … more
I met Santa: The real one. He’s a bit taller than I imagined. Santa’s red sled is the same shade as his fire engine. I wondered, if on one Christmas Eve, as Santa slid down a chimney … more
William J. Duggan, 85, of Community Road in Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Warren Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warren, RI. Born in … more
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