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STORY OF THE WEEK: As the presidential drama plays out nationally, another political clash is racing to a conclusion here in Rhode Island more
There’s been a lot of looking up in the past week and it’s not for naught. The Northern Lights put on a spectacular display, which if you missed it was captured in photos displayed … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: The biggest election race in Rhode Island next month will assess the extent to which Cranston voters want change or to maintain the status quo. During a debate at Cranston West … more
STORY OF THE WEEK : While inflation, immigration, abortion rights and the future of democracy are the top issues in the presidential race, the disruption of the American economy makes for a strong … more
I  never would have guessed who was coming to dinner when two sailing friends suggested stopping over with dinner a couple of weeks ago. Felicitas and Will brought along their companion, a … more
As Barbara Polichetti tells the story, she called the car dealer and did the best job she could to disguise her voice. “Do you have a Honda Passport?” she asked. … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead designed to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe … more
Jackie Bernard almost came to a stop when she turned off West Shore Road. She had the window down. “Don’t you dare,” she commanded. I looked over from the passenger seat but … more
“It  looks like it came from Germany, maybe Switzerland.” My son, Jack, should know, he’s spent most of the last two years working over there. The 2-foot Christmas tree … more
Okay, after two columns featuring a 1964 Mercedes that is still owned by the family and still runs, although on the more recent outing smoke erupted from the right wheel well (a frozen brake), … more
STORY OF THE WEEK : Running for office is a lot different for Seth Magaziner this time around than in the 2022 election, when visions of a GOP victory danced in the minds of Republican activists. … more
This wasn’t supposed to have happened. After all the Gray Lady had had her day at the spa and at 60 years old, she was running like a fine Swiss watch. Those who read last week’s column … more
Time to wash the car. It sounds simple enough. Unfurl the hose; get a bucket and a thick sponge – one that looks like real sponge. Fill the bucket half way and put in a squirt of Palmolive … more
Chardy Pass announced the white lettering on green background of the street sign.  I never would have noticed it if my son, Ted, hadn’t said, “they’re breaking the law.” … more
Think about it. How would you go about choosing an individual or organization to honor for building community? Rule out elected officials and appointed leaders such as the superintendent of … more
“Weather alert” There was no missing the words. There they were on my screen just as I was prepared to watch NBC coverage of the Olympics. Were we going to get hit with severe … more
It was a warm summer night and we were a world away from Rhode Island although hardly 20 miles from Newport Harbor where it all started that morning. It was dark, very dark. Occasionally, the … more
Okay, we’ve had a few hot and sticky days…well, actually a string of those days until last Thursday when it felt like we’d been released from a pressure cooker.  People were … more
I knew her; the blonde hair, the bright smile and the eyes. Yet I couldn’t place her. She was out of context. But she knew me. The fact I was carrying a notebook and holding a camera was a … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: With 122 days until the Nov. 5 election (as of the writing of this column), Democrats find themselves in a fix. Various news reports this week had President Biden weighing a … more
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