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Vincenzo Picano sang as he ventured down the dusty road toward Thornton with his iron milk bottle carrier in his hands. The nine-year-old knew lots of songs and customers would often hear him … more
It’s the folksy, popular slogan that is just part of the rich history of the Narragansett Brewing Company.  Founded in 1890, the brewery was once one of Cranston’s largest employers … more
When in the wild as a picker, there is nothing more exciting (while simultaneously frustrating) than an estate sale. In all honesty, I personally hate them. The thought of waking up at 2:00am or even … more
After writing a few articles about our live-fire studies of Revolutionary War-era arms, one was shared on an archaeology social media page and a question was asked about flints: Were the flints being … more
FAMILY FEATURES Even though it’s common knowledge that tax day is April 15 (April 18 for filing 2015 taxes in 2016), many people wait until the last minute to file their income taxes. … more
The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the … more
When it comes to being a professional musician, versatility is key. You have to know how to play a ton of different songs while spanning numerous styles along with your own original material. … more
2024 will be a new year, and with it comes New Year’s resolutions.  Starting out conservatively, to avoid making resolutions that are unrealistic, I would like to continue to try to eat … more
Lobster is my favorite food, followed by movie theater popcorn.  Of course, the common denominator is the butter. My mouth waters just thinking about it. Knowing my proclivities, my friend made … more
By ROBERT DUGUAY As diverse as the Rhode Island music scene is, there are a few styles that are somewhat underrepresented. The rock & roll realm within this community is strong, and the same … more
WARWICK SHOWCASE FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA * * * * (Gruesome, Action-packed Prequel) Fans of this gruesome, action-packed genre will love the non-stop mayhem in this prequel to “Fury … more
Looking back at the life of Francesco "Frank" Torelli of Johnston, it seemed he was destined to eventually succumb to a fatal head injury. Born in Italy in 1868, Frank was involved in what … more
On Aug. 14, 1921, 56-year-old Achille Jean Laflamme died at St. Joseph’s Hospital of fractured ribs and acute swelling of the lungs after being gored by a bull on his 80-acre property two days … more
WARWICK SHOWCASE WONKA * * *  (Family Prequel Movie) How did Roald Dahl’s famous fictional character get his start? This pleasant little musical will tell you. It … more
By ROBERT DUGUAY For the past 20 years, FirstWorks has been a vital entity in Rhode Island’s cultural sphere with their inclusion of world-class performing arts while accompanying these … more
You are the Target 12 investigative reporter and managing editor. Give us an overview of your responsibilities. I wear two hats at WPRI. As an investigative reporter my role is to bring things … more
As I wrote about in my last blog, we had been preparing for a number of years to hold a live-fire study. We had purchased or had made all of the materials we needed, and it was time to pick a date. … more
“Once” the musical is a heartfelt and enchanting production that shines with its simplicity and authenticity. “Once,” book by Enda Walsh; music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and … more
“Once”, the minimalist movie that became a theatrical hit is the simple story of unrequited love. Set primarily in a Dublin bar, the simple tale has some nice music and lighthearted … more
Mark-Anthony Thompson loves to play Fortnite, like most modern day teens. Some evenings you can hear him warning fellow players to watch out for snipers, legendary back bling and the impending … more
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