The Rhode Island Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission received 16 designs just after the turn of the 20th century — each a vision submitted by an architect from the ocean state to be …
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10/30/24
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In March of 1924, 40-year-old Maude Tefft gave a guest presentation at Rhode Island State College — now known as The University of Rhode Island — on the subject of Banking in Relation to …
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10/23/24
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Florida wildlife experts have warned people who have returned home after Hurricane Milton to keep an eye out for alligators and snakes wandering in the waters of their neighborhoods. “The water …
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10/23/24
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While this year’s Oktoberfest has already come and gone, there are still gatherings ringing in the festivities all over the globe. An example of this is Proctoberfest, which is an annual event …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/23/24
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Because our children are all grown, Hubby and I decided to sell our tiny house in New Hampshire. Last winter the snow reached the roof and the whole house iced up, and the thought of driving up there …
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10/16/24
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During the 1870s, wealthy manufacturer Amasa Sprague Jr. built a mansion at the corner of Cowesett and Post Roads in Warwick. Sprague lived there until he died on Aug. 2, 1902 and then the mansion …
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10/16/24
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
With the rise of streaming services and casual listeners gravitating to the convenience they provide, the way bands and musicians release music these days has very little …
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10/16/24
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On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23, 1912, Claus Wisberg left his home on Providence’s Shafter Street in the company of his trusty hunting dog. They set out for Waterman Woods — a heavily …
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10/9/24
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A recent poll taken of 2,000 adults indicated that 84% report that they try to go out of their way to help others on the premise of “what goes around, comes around.” My belief is that …
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10/9/24
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When it comes to the culture of Hawaii, the ukulele is as much a part of it as a lei, the hula and the cuisine that features delicacies such as poi, kalua pig, spam musubi, poke and loco moco. A …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/2/24
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Herman Webster Mudgett was born in New Hampshire on May 16, 1861 to Levi and Theodate Mudgett. Possessing extreme intelligence, Herman was working as a school teacher by the age of 16 and planned out …
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10/2/24
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Emotional support animals can legitimately provide social support, emotional comfort and other beneficial actions for people with emotional disabilities. They can play a key role in mental health …
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9/25/24
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Rhode Islanders have a knack for doing a few things well. We have the art of frozen lemonade down and we have numerous companies selling the refreshing beverage with Del’s being the most …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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9/25/24
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On the morning of Sept. 7, 1896, 36-year-old William Smith was walking through the village of Wakefield Hill, near Lippitt, when he suddenly noticed a folded sheet of paper lying in the road. Smith …
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9/25/24
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One of the many news blurbs that saturated my Facebook was an article about a recent event in
Frankfurt, Germany. Last weekend they held their first Hobby Horse Championship, with hundreds …
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9/18/24
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At most of the meetings of the Council of Algonquin Indians – the fundraisers, the weddings, the funerals and the celebrations – the Native Americans sat aside those who they referred to …
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9/18/24
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When it comes to puppeteering and animation, Jim Henson is an absolute icon. Everyone knows him as the creator of “The Muppets” featuring the likes of Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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9/18/24
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This past weekend, my husband and I went to the Cape to celebrate his birthday. It’s one of our favorite spots and has been ever since we honeymooned there so many years ago.
The hotel we …
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9/11/24
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Within the written Public Laws of Rhode Island, in its “Act for the Restraint and Care of the Insane,” those residents hospitalized with mental illness are referred to as …
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9/11/24
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It’s no secret that Providence has had a vibrant rock music scene for a very long time. Just go out to any venue in the city, or in the surrounding areas, on a weekend night out, and …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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9/11/24
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