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Rebecca Hamilton Stockdill, East Greenwich artist in her studio (Courtesy photos)
Open Studio
Susan Kelley Scotti’s Mr. Hare sits with his head cocked. His eyes inviting, though glossy and hard. If you approach the varmint, he will not run. He may just lead you on a tour of Ocean … more
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The author bid a fond farewell to Liam, her cabbie and personal tour guide in Oughterard.
‘Oughterard is a lot like Rhode Island’
First of all, there’s really no such thing as an Irish short story. The seed was planted for my journey long ago, with a seventh grade social studies assignment to create my family tree. I … more
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FOX (2010-2022)
Partners for life
After three years on the beat, Fox was called to the scene of a Rhode Island State Police traffic stop. The car had New York plates that didn’t match the vehicle. Officers on the scene had … more
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PERFECTING PRACTICE: Children like Owen Sterpis, Ilianna Arsenis, Lily Trikoulis, Stella Andreotis Alex Aresnis, Melina Masganas, Gwyneth Xynellis and Melinia Santoro Brown are among of the many Odyssey Dance Troupe members who’ll perform during this weekend’ 25th Annual Cranston Greek Festival.
Once a church picnic, now a 3-day Greek Festival
The late Reverend Peter G. Mihailides would be proud of what will take place this weekend on the spacious grounds at 175 Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston. One hundred and one years ago, Father Mihaildes … more
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“On the Wings of a Hummingbird” is available at Providence’s Books on the Square, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or bookshop.org.
Susan Mills to present ‘On the Wings of a Hummingbird’ novel at area libraries
It’s a story of betrayal, gang violence, forgiveness and fleeing to America. Susan Mills, 61, will present her first novel, “On the Wings of a Hummingbird,” at Cranston Central Library at … more
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ON DISPLAY: Rhode Island veteran Antonio Dattorro (Sept. 21, 1918 to March 31, 2001), became an artist after experiencing first-hand the horrors of war and its aftermath. Now, his paintings are in the possession of the New Mexico Military Museum.
Antonio Dattorro survived the Bataan Death March, lived to paint about it
Antonio Dattorro ate garlic to survive in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. He returned home, lived his life and eventually put paint to canvas. Dattorro lived from Sept. 21, 1918 to March 31, … more
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BUD LIGHTS FOR BILLY: Patti and Jackie would like to help those with aspirations like Billy’s by creating a scholarship at Johnson and Wales University. They will hold a fundraiser on Aug. 20 at their Warwick location and $1 from each can of Bud Light sold will go toward the scholarship.
Bud Lights for Billy
As Cranston’s Patti Bacon and Johnston’s Jackie Paquin tell it, their brother, Billy Landry, had a larger than life personality. He loved his family, was proud of owning PB&J’s … more
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GRAND GUESTS: Tri-City Elks members Deb Mangina and Maureen Sullivan greet some of the 1,200 special guests that attended last Thursday’s annual 365 Outing in Warwick.
Elks annual 365 Outing
It’s a tradition unlike any other. An event steeped with love, caring and compassion. It’s an event hosted by 110 valuable volunteers who actually pay – then serve – an … more
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NORTHEAST NICHE: Lightning McQueen, Sally, and Mater are just three of the uniquely detailed vehicles at the 775 Hartford Ave. entrance to Northeast Auto Body, in Johnston. Kids often ask their parents and grandparents to stop for photos with the life-size animated characters come to life.
Cartoon cars come to life
Northeast Auto Body offers much more than fixing dings, dents and damage vehicles and automobile repairs. As proof, the unique cars and tow truck that are parked underneath the huge and constantly … more
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Jaychele Nicole Schenck
PINNING DOWN THE FUTURE
Jaychele Nicole Schenck was counting on a scholarship to further her education, but she wasn’t sure how to go about securing the funding to follow her dreams. Should she blanket the field, … more
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READY TO BIKE: Linda Burrows will participate in this year’s Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) by biking from Wellesley to Patriot Place on a 50-mile route. Her goal each year is to increase the distance she rides within the race. Here she is biking in Vermont three weekends before PMC. (Submitted photo)
Biking for a cause
Linda Burrows, 64, always liked biking. At first, her parents wouldn’t let her have a bike but, she finally got one by age 11. “It felt like I had a pair of wings,” said Linda. … more
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MORNING SOLITUDE: Ben and Phoebe lead the way after breaking camp.
Encountering trail angels
John DaSilva was blessed with trail angels.    On June 24 he completed the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a 740 mile paddle through some of the most wilderness country between Old … more
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