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It was back to the future at Warwick inaugural ceremonies Jan. 7 at the Crowne Plaza.
Francis X. Flaherty was at the podium. It was 40 years to the day since he was sworn in...
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/16/25
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Ever notice when reflecting on past events those feelings you had during the occasion can be crystal clear, yet you can’t pinpoint the date?
“That was 1979, wasn’t it?” former Mayor Joseph Walsh...
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/9/25
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I’ve heard it more than once in the last week: “Well, the days are getting longer.”
That’s reassuring even though the temperature has been wildly swinging between single …
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12/31/24
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I remember the event, although the exact date escapes me.
I placed a call to the mayor’s office and breathlessly he came on the line to inform me that the Rhode Island Airport Corporation …
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12/24/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo , who turned a ripe old 37 last Wednesday, has accomplished a lot as a young man: he worked for President Obama , Gov. Raimondo , and President Biden before …
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12/18/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Wednesday, Dec. 11, marked the one-year anniversary of the abrupt emergency closing of the westbound Washington Bridge, a crisis whose full effect will take years to sort out.
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By IAN DONNIS
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12/12/24
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What a shock.
Winter hit with an Alberta Clipper that sent temperatures dipping into the 20s around here and single digits to our west last week. Our puppy, Ferrah, didn’t seem to …
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12/12/24
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It’s no wonder Bally’s Holiday Backjack Tournament for Charity is such as success. You can’t lose.
I didn’t quite believe it when I was invited to the tournament years …
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12/5/24
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Was I seeing things?
I looked again. Could that be former Governor Philip Noel lifting weights?
I turned to the physical therapist showing me where to sit so that I might start a 45-minute …
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“It’s greater to give than to receive.”
Those words haunted me as a kid, especially at this time of year and the expectation of Christmas.
How did this work?
Was this …
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11/21/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Welcome to the 2026 race for governor of Rhode Island. Democrats near and far are largely focused on Donald Trump’s nominations and the expected impact of his new White House …
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11/20/24
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“Just love them,'” Nurse Rose said as she took my pressure for the umpteenth time in about 15 minutes.
I looked in the direction she was speaking. An elderly gentleman was lying on a …
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11/14/24
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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
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By Ian Donnis
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10/31/24
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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 …
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10/17/24
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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 …
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10/17/24
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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 …
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10/10/24
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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 …
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10/10/24
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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.
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10/3/24
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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 …
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9/26/24
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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 …
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9/26/24
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