With the advent of 2024 came the enactment of legislation, including a law signed by Gov. Dan McKee in 2022 banning single-use plastic bags throughout the state.
The legislation, enacted on the …
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1/4/24
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Annie Mechino pauses; from a corner of her eye she’s spotted a customer standing by the orange-filled stand. He’s empty handed.
“Billy will have it tomorrow,” she says …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/4/24
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Twelve hours after ringing in the New Year, thousands were wringing water from their ears after jumping into the ocean for the Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach in Newport.
The annual event, …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/4/24
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In a twist of developments and without any indication that it might happen, Mayor Frank Picozzi received Tuesday a proposed agreement from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation to build and make …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/4/24
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The surf is always up when you leave Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and get on the connector to Route 95.
The rolling wave display, created by vertical blue pipes of varying …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/4/24
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Elizabeth Ann (Holmes) Covell of Eastham, Massachusetts passed away peacefully in her home on December 26, 2023. She was the daughter of Lester and Susan Holmes, and grew up in a large family with 4 …
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1/3/24
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The Rhody Fly Rodders, the oldest chartered saltwater fly club in America, is holding a 60th Anniversary Banquet Celebration Saturday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m.at Wright’s Farm Restaurant, 84 Inman Road, …
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1/3/24
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Bruce Cousineau’s special sauce, which he has heard described as “marinara meets Mexico,” was first created because he didn’t want to throw away extra árbol peppers …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/3/24
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Time flies and it is already 2024. When younger, in my 40s, I had no preconceived idea of what the 2020s would look like, although I remember the year 2000 like it was yesterday.
It began with …
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1/3/24
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Last week was the busiest week at the movies since Covid. Movies sold out during prime times.
With award shows around the corner, people are betting on “Oppenheimer” and …
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1/3/24
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Regardless of the type, structure or niche, it’s difficult to sustain any sort of independent business. This can definitely be said for an independent record label with so many things working …
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1/3/24
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As we get through the holiday season and into the new year, many people begin planning their year of travel. Some of you may not be big vacationers, some might take two to three trips a year, some …
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1/3/24
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20 Years Ago
2004 opened the movie season with “Meet the Fockers”, a profane comedy with few good moments, starring Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand.
The latest version of …
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By Don Fowler
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1/3/24
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On the evening of Saturday, January 20, at 6:30, Temple Sinai of Cranston and Bethel AME Church of Providence are bringing the Afro-Semitic Experience to Temple Sinai in a free concert sponsored by …
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1/3/24
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1/3/24
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This handsome senior finds himself in need of a loving home! Jacoby’s owner had to go into assisted living, leaving him behind. At twelve years old being in a shelter is not only hard, …
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1/3/24
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Mental health-related disorders consist of many different symptoms, signs, and treatment options. It can be difficult to talk about uncomfortable emotions, thoughts, or behaviors at any age , …
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1/3/24
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New Year ’s Day arrived as a whisper.
The still waters of the Providence River reflected gray clouds. The Fields Point giant wind turbines stood tall, their blades frozen. The Edgewood …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/3/24
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Debra L. (Anderson) Raspallo Petisce, age 67, of Warwick, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Albert Anderson and Doris (Tucker) Blackington and her …
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1/2/24
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The ex-boss at the Central Landfill has taken over as CEO of J.R. Vinagro Corporation, following his resignation last month. And his new employer, Vinagro Corp. has now taken over road and bridge …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/2/24
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