Special to the Herald The Rhode Island Dream Center is a 501c3 non-profit agency that focuses on helping Rhode Island individuals that are in need. They consist of five active outreach programs … more

There is nothing more awe-inspiring than watching a young gymnast leap, flip, swirl, spring and bound off of mats, bars, beams, pummel horses, vaults and rings! The confidence and skill that it takes … more

Dreams are such a wonderful part of life. I'm not talking about hopes and aspirations that indeed enrich our lives, giving us goals and purpose. They could be big dreams like starting a business, learning how to play an instrument, sailing across the more

By JOHN HOWELL Melanie Quirk sits at the counter, her right elbow leaning on the granite countertop and her left knee tucked under her right. She's talking about the dream she has had since she was a girl, one that's now unfolding. Her hands move along more