I went for a walk in our magnificent Roger Williams Park Zoo.
It was a bright sunny day and the marvelous elephants and monkeys were out, alongside magnificent dragons and mythical marvels from …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/17/24
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The circus is coming! The circus is coming!
I still remember when I was a young boy hounding my parents with those words every year when the circus came to town.
I remember the circus train …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/17/24
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Whether you are thinking of selling your home during or after the holidays, or planning to stay in your home forever, home decorating during the holidays can be stressful. As an interior designer, …
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By Jennifer Cosgrove O’Leary
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12/20/23
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Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence.
He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year.
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/1/24
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On Friday, Dec. 22, the public’s invited to an event at The Last Resort in Smithfield for a fundraiser that will benefit the tri-town animal shelter in North Providence (which serves Johnston, …
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12/20/23
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GWM: Mike, let’s start with today. You live in Rhode Island and are a journalism professor at the University of Connecticut. Tell us about your responsibilities and the courses you …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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4/10/24
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For me, Patriot’s Day goes on all year long. I’ve been infatuated with the American Revolution since I was a 7-year-old kid and was in Concord and Lexington for the 200 th anniversary. …
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5/1/24
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As appraisers and auctioneers, it is our job to absorb information like a sponge and recall it on demand. Especially with how quickly trends change and new markets bloom; it can be difficult to know …
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3/20/24
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The holiday season, a time traditionally associated with joy, warmth, and togetherness, can become a touching reminder of the fact that loved ones are declining, and this may be the last holiday we …
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12/6/23
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Years ago, when I was a lot younger and thinner, I used to participate in Civil War living history events. The group I was with was like myself, really interested in material culture and we …
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12/27/23
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Every March the Maryland Arms Collectors Association holds their annual antique arms show at the state fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. It’s a great time to search the show tables for …
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3/27/24
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A few months ago, a friend contacted me about a musket and bayonet he had purchased, and since this era wasn’t really his thing, he shipped it off to me. From the few pictures that had been …
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11/15/23
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In the realm of real estate, timing is often paramount, and for many homeowners, the current market conditions present a golden opportunity to sell. From favorable economic indicators to shifting …
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By Jennifer Cosgrove O’Leary
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3/27/24
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A Raising Cane’s representative attended Monday’s Johnston Town Council meeting, carrying a chicken gift basket topped with a bright red bow.
The restaurant chain missed their spot …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/10/24
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Bruce Cousineau’s special sauce, which he has heard described as “marinara meets Mexico,” was first created because he didn’t want to throw away extra árbol peppers …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/3/24
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“Peter and the Starcatcher” is a whimsical and enchanting theatrical experience that captivates audiences with its imaginative storytelling and inventive staging. The Community Players of …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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2/21/24
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Time flies and it is already 2024. When younger, in my 40s, I had no preconceived idea of what the 2020s would look like, although I remember the year 2000 like it was yesterday.
It began with …
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1/3/24
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The Cranston Public Library is proud to host a traveling exhibit featuring a model of the proposed Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Museum and Cultural Center, created by The …
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2/21/24
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Last week was the busiest week at the movies since Covid. Movies sold out during prime times.
With award shows around the corner, people are betting on “Oppenheimer” and …
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1/3/24
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Regardless of the type, structure or niche, it’s difficult to sustain any sort of independent business. This can definitely be said for an independent record label with so many things working …
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1/3/24
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