Paige Chakouian turned 21 six months ago and is still waiting to celebrate her birthday.
The University of Rhode Island junior always imagined her coming-of-age celebration would involve her not …
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By KATE LeBANC
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4/22/21
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I was 9 years old when I had my first panic attack.
It was a hot August day, and I was sitting in a cramped Italian restaurant in New York City. Family was visiting from out of town, so we took …
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By MADELINE BATAILLE
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4/15/21
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After a long winter, spring has sprung.
And local Rhode Island breweries are embracing the warmer weather by opening their outdoor seating – and brewing up a storm.
Now, with the help of …
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By OLENA KAGUI
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4/8/21
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In a year when seeing loved ones has been a difficult and often dangerous endeavor, family was never more important.
The coronavirus pandemic has gripped the nation for more than a year, …
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By JACOB MARROCCO
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4/1/21
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During the pandemic, Shannon Cornicelli, owner of Dream Big Gymnastics in Cranston, rediscovered what makes her happy – coaching.
After a life of gymnastics, including state championship …
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By KATE LeBLANC
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3/25/21
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On March 7, Diana Champa of School One, along with local authors Taylor Polites and Hester Kaplan, surprised Cranston High School West senior Emily Durigan during her virtual English class to tell …
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By STEPHANIE BERNABA
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3/18/21
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“It’s only really been in the last half century that we know what we know about the brain. We know about the stars, we know about the physical world around us, but what lies within is …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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3/11/21
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Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, local restaurants are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with specials, events and lots of good luck.
For O’Rourke’s in Pawtuxet …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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3/4/21
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“Anything is possible through Zoom,” Rhode Island Academic Decathlon director Frank Lenox said.
Because of COVID restrictions, the annual competition will be held virtually this year …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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2/25/21
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For Kevin Shea and Sue Baron of Rizzo Farms, beekeeping isn’t just a hobby or something to do on the weekends, but a way of life.
And even though Shea manages the hives and Baron …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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2/18/21
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During his days as a student at the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Isenberg recalls having the opportunity to ask a question of celebrated author John McPhee.
A longtime contributor to …
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE
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2/11/21
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Lindsey Bratter, a senior at Cranston High School West, has a clear vision for her professional life.
She plans to become a child psychologist, with particular interest in working with young …
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE and STEPHANIE BERNABA
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2/4/21
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The year was 1963.
President John F. Kennedy was in the White House, until that infamous and tragic visit to Dallas.
The Beatles burst onto the U.S. music scene, a first-class postage stamp …
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By J. MICHAEL LEVESQUE
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1/28/21
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Johnston’s Allegra Graziano has worn the name of her hometown across her chest during numerous competitions, an enormous source of pride for the 24-year-old perennial pageant participant.
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1/21/21
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As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, Thrive Behavioral Health helps improve the quality of life of children, families and adults impacted by mental illness, addiction and homelessness. …
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By SARAH CHANNING
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1/21/21
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Eric Lopez, a Spanish teacher at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School in Johnston, was taking a stroll through the library one day when he noticed some old, out-of-use iPads. He knew just what to do with …
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By JACOB MARROCCO
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1/21/21
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Lloyd Kaplan has an unparalleled passion for music.
You can hear it in his voice when he talks about his time playing in the Army Band or when he mentions his long teaching career.
Kaplan, …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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12/31/20
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My father was the worst driver on the planet, possibly because his first attempt was on an ancient piece of farm equipment that rolled over, pinning him underneath.
That was how he explained his …
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By MARTHA SMITH
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12/24/20
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Charlie Smith is a Native American without a tribe. But that’s just technically, because the Wampanoags did not petition to be federally recognized in Rhode Island when they had that …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/17/20
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Noreen Inglesi, the artist in residence at Notable Works Publication and Distribution, recently released “Voices of the Earth: The Future of Our Planet II,” an environmental resource …
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By CRAIG CONWAY
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12/10/20
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Debbie Wood is jammin’.
She’s good at it, too. It’s not that unusual for her to sell out of her jams and sauces by the end of the day. That’s a good thing. It surely …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/3/20
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At this time of year for the last three years, Joe Gruslin of Pawtucket has visited the Warwick Mall for a gig that has him smiling.
He’s cut out for it, too. He has a short, neatly …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/26/20
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Blood shortages have not ceased during the coronavirus pandemic, and the Rhode Island Blood Center and Johnston High School are once again teaming up to rise to the challenge.
Account manager …
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By JACOB MARROCCO
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11/20/20
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Corwin’s wide-set eyes, long legs and whiskers can be captivating. Or could it be his long ears resting on his shoulders that make him so endearing?
Corwin, a rabbit with red sneakers in a …
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By ERIN O’BRIEN
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11/12/20
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The Rhode Island College Concert Chorus’ virtual performance of “When I Think of You,” composed by Lara Farnell with text by Sara Teasdale, is in consideration for two Grammy Awards …
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By STEPHANIE BERNABA
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11/5/20
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