STORY OF THE WEEK: The next race for governor of Rhode Island is more than two years away, so assessing the full political fallout from the Washington Bridge saga will take time. In the …
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3/6/24
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3/6/24
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20 Years Ago
Brian Dennehy lit up the Trinity stage with his portrayal with two performances as a drunken Irishman and a fast-talking loser in “A Pound of Flesh” and …
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By Don Fowler
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3/6/24
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I am basking in the Mexican sun as I write this, albeit safely sitting under a bamboo umbrella to avoid getting a sunburn. Watching people from my seat is quite entertaining, with people of all …
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3/6/24
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NETFLIX
SPACEMAN * (Dull Psycho-Space Movie)
Adam Sandler has been flooding the media lately promoting his space sci-fi movie and trying to advance his image as a serious actor.
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3/6/24
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Lizzie McDaniels packed her belongings and quickly left the elaborate 1,800-acre Rancocas Stables in Johnstown, New Jersey, where she lived. She couldn’t get to Rhode Island fast enough to suit …
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3/6/24
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Some people might not realize this, but there’s a case to be made that colleges and universities all over the country have had a direct impact on rock music for nearly half a century. Back in …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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3/6/24
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Tamales are a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of a masa dough and fillings, and then steamed in a corn husk or banana leaves. While tamales certainly are delicious, the time-consuming nature of …
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3/6/24
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It is often said that history repeats itself.
I respectfully suggest that history has a little fun doing it sometimes.
In June of 1772, when John Brown and Abraham Whipple and the boys met …
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3/6/24
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Timothy J. “Timmy” Chant, a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, coach, and friend passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. He shared 31 years of marriage with his best friend and …
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3/5/24
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James M. Wayss 63, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of Paul R. Wayss and the late Jacquelyn M. (Streker) Wayss.
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3/4/24
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Donald Louis Westberg, 80, of East Greenwich, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carl E. and Alice I. (Aldrich) Westberg.
Donald proudly …
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3/4/24
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Crews were working feverously to dry out Toll Gate High School Tuesday and restore it to a condition where it could reopen Monday for classes.
“We’re assessing it daily,” …
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2/29/24
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It took a while but Everyday Medicinals, located at 400 Warwick Ave, held a ribbon-cutting last Thursday.
The business, which opened in 2019, specializes in care using medical marijuana and …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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City finances were the talk of Monday’s City Council meeting, from budget projections to purchasing new equipment for city boats.
Finance Director Peder Schaefer gave his mid-fiscal year …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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The Photo ID Office, located inside the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center, will reopen four days a week starting March 1. The Photo ID Office, where passengers can process their reduced …
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2/29/24
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Mayor Frank Picozzi has yet to sign a memorandum of understanding on Rhode Island Airport Corporation plans for a $100 million air cargo hub south of the terminal that until recently has largely been …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/29/24
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At 104 years old, Ele Nora has seen a lot.
That didn’t make the birthday celebration held for her on Friday at Avalon Nursing Home any less special, though.
Nora, whose grandson, Tony …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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Learn how to save money with savvy shopping at a Healthy Habits cooking demonstration and food tasting at Warwick Public Library on Thursday, February 29 at 2 p.m.
Everyone is feeling sticker …
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2/29/24
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The Rhode Island Military Organization (RIMO) Lounge at the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport was packed with state representatives Thursday along with a check large in both …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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