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Ready for some stress relief? Pounding might do it. Selene Byron, who instructs pound classes for Edgewood Fitness for Women, brings stress relief and a lot more to sessions that when the weather is … more
David Chartier is a hunter. His preferred target is birds, although he’s shot deer, squirrels, fish, foxes and even crabs. His choice of weapons is a Canon digital camera armed with a … more
Dr. Luke Messac thought it was going to be like every other Tweet he sent.Messac, of Warwick, had just a few hundred followers as recently as July 16, and he took the opportunity to send out a … more
As a kid I secretly identified with Linus Van Pelt, Charlie Brown’s best friend, who carried his blue security blanket everywhere he went. My own blanket was not blue, but yellow, the smooth … more
Gazmine Mason was 10 years old when she was first introduced to bowling. That was 15 years ago. In the time since, she has gone on to graduate college and join the Professional Women’s Bowling … more
As Father Brian Shanley reflects on his 15-year tenure as president of Providence College, he remembers what his parents told him when he was applying to colleges himself.As a senior at Toll Gate … more
Michael “Mickey” Lamantia, lifelong Cranston resident, is a correctional officer at the ACI by day and sings outlaw country by night. He has worked with some of the industry’s … more
In 1905, Domenico Palmieri opened a bakery on Ledge Street in the North End of Providence. Now, 115 years later and located at 624 Killingly St. in Johnston, D. Palmieri’s Bakery remains a … more
Summer baseball has always been a part of Will Geoghegan’s life, going back to his childhood when his family used to watch Cape Cod League games while vacationing in Massachusetts. They … more
Lori Istok, a Cranston resident and owner of Lori’s Music Together, knows that “miracles do happen” – and she wants other families going through trying times to know it, … more
So many staples of spring and summer life in Rhode Island will be different, or absent, this year due to the pandemic. Festivals, parades and fireworks displays have been called off, while it … more
There will probably never be a May like this one in our lifetime. What is usually a month full of joy, celebration, and hope is now challenged by an enemy that we cannot see or hear – an … more
Alyssa Limperis, a standup comic, writer and actress with strong Rhode Island ties, is a minimalist of sorts. Limperis, who will turn 30 in June, has been effortlessly bringing colorful characters … more
Shepard Fairey may not be a household name to most Rhode Islanders, but most of the state’s residents are likely familiar with at least one of his works. A Rhode Island School of Design … more
Johnston resident Frank Rapone is a member of three separate Halls of Fame, but he hasn’t rested on his laurels at all. Rapone, who has lived in town for 40 years, is a licensed massage … more
Richard Boudreau has a gift. He sees things where others don’t. Yes, he sees a shovel. But he also sees the shell of a turtle, the torso of a saxophonist or the tail of a fish – or … more
With students forced to school at home, as well as forego activities such as music lessons and spring sports, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the predictability of childhood routine has … more
In a time where the coronavirus pandemic rules the news cycle, Marie Hopkins wanted to bring some light to Warwick. She said she was online one day when she saw a post from a woman in Australia, … more
At a moment of social distancing and profound uncertainty, thoughts of the spring and summer to come can provide a needed respite for anxious Rhode Islanders. After an unusually mild and … more
Mastery Martial Arts in Johnston played host to a family affair with a united goal this weekend.  Chief instructor Anthony Pezzillo welcomed a modest crowd as eight Mastery locations across … more
What could be more “Rhode Island” than zeppole on Saint Joseph’s Day? Being Italian, my family and I have always had zeppole on this holiday. A few years ago, I began making them … more
By DANIEL KITTREDGE It     may sound too good to be true – a pill that, combined with education and support, can provide almost immediate relief for people struggling  … more
In a rapidly evolving economy, there is no single pathway to success. Education, of course, remains essential. But in recent years, the established concept of schools and classrooms has … more
A Cranston woman who was severely injured during a pre-Christmas shooting at a Westerly housing complex continues to recover – and thanks to an outpouring of generosity and support, her family … more
If laughter is the best medicine, Louise Cadieux knows how to administer just the right amount.  Cadieux, who works as an activities assistant at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston, said humor … more
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