Helen Boyle, who cared for her husband Tom during his seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, found solace in the company of friends. “If my car is in the driveway, just come … more

W hat does a dog and a Rhode Island soda company soon to celebrate 110 years of being in business have in common? Apparently a lot after cartoonist Tim Jones and John Sgambato of Yacht Club … more

The path to a bachelor’s degree is getting shorter — and cheaper — at Johnson & Wales University. Starting next fall, the 110-year-old private university will offer one of the … more

The Tony Award for best play went to Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing.” “Amadeus” was playing in movie theaters. And in Rhode Island, the lights went up for the first time … more