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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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A Trip to Fort Ticonderoga
A couple of weeks ago I took a drive up to Fort Ticonderoga to do some research. I hadn’t been there since 2014, so I was looking forward to getting up there …
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4/17/24
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Sun-gazers gathered at the Marion J. Mohr Public Library and Johnston Senior Center Monday afternoon to cover their eyes with cardboard and stare at a slowly shrinking orange sphere.
Backyard …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/15/24
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If you are a frequent reader of my articles, then you have heard me mention the name “Andy Yanchus” a time or two. Andy was a lifelong collector, a true archivist of everything and …
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4/10/24
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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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Navigating the terrain of teen hood can be tumultuous. In this digital era, the complexities of the teenage years are compounded by evolving forms of harassment - from the traditional …
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4/3/24
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Ortho Rhode Island is known for pioneering the latest in orthopedic care, but innovation doesn’t just mean new technology – it also means exploring new ways to make every appointment as …
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4/3/24
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It was almost 6:00 in the evening and 13-year-old Gertrude White was bored with making castles in the sand pile near Harvey’s Boiler Shop in Johnston. She suggested to her two-year-old sister …
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4/3/24
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Dragons, mermaids, Loch Ness monster, griffins and unicorns… were they real or imagined? Guests can visit the Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit at the Roger Williams Park Zoo and …
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4/3/24
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One thing that took me a long time to realize is what is common knowledge to one person can be mind blowing to another. Today’s topic is one I feel fits that description perfectly. You would be …
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4/3/24
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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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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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Helen O. Larson scrawled her first poem on the schoolhouse chalkboard as the building was dismantled.
About a century ago, someone bought Rockland’s school for $12, Larson told her son. It …
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By RORY SCHULER
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3/27/24
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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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FirstWorks, the non-profit arts organization that is celebrating 20 years of connecting art with audiences, is planning a gala celebration featuring Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca at the ballroom …
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By Don Fowler
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3/20/24
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Cooking is a passion of Hubby’s, and he wants to get it right. Because his mom had always cooked corned beef with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, Hubby did also, although on our “no …
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3/20/24
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The 2024-25 Broadway Season was introduced at last week’s press conference, and PPAC Chairman Joe Walsh proclaimed that the Future is now, with one of the strongest Broadway shows including …
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By Don Fowler
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3/20/24
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I’ve been funny my whole life,” said Warwick native Bill Silas.
For Silas, who has been a comedian for 16 years, March 23 will be a “huge night:” a sold out celebration …
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By DANA RITCHIE
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3/20/24
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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.
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3/13/24
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