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You don’t want to get  married on a Saturday, as it is unlucky. That was the belief in the late 1800s and the beginning of the 20th century.  Monday, by contrast, was the … more
Rhode Islanders know the basic story of Roger Williams well. He was the founder of Providence, a refugee from nearby Massachusetts whose devotion to religious liberty has resounded through the ages, … more
Ed Helgran of Atwood Coin & Jewelry, at 1450 Atwood Ave., has a piece of advice for young people looking to take up a hobby. “You can buy a coin today that may 20 years from now be … more
Owning a car is a big responsibility. Drivers who plan to keep their vehicles for the long haul must emphasize maintenance if they want to keep adding miles to their odometers. In fact, the … more
Warwick’s Conimicut Village has changed a great deal over the decades. So has McCrudden’s Radiator & Auto Repair, which opened in 1959 at 835 West Shore Road. But for Kevin … more
Food and the holidays go hand-in-hand. Across Rhode Island, families are planning Christmas dinners centered on staples such as turkey and ham – or, in the case of many local residents of … more
It was three years ago, and Alex Amaral had just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 7 years old. His parents were distraught, unsure of the next steps they would have to take. They were crying … more
The world seems to get a little kinder and gentler around the Christmas holidays – not just for Christians, but throughout the world.Walk through a mall in many Middle East countries in … more
A favorite recipe is something special. Maybe it’s a dish that’s been passed down through generations. Perhaps it’s one that’s a central part of an important holiday meal. It may simply be … more
Gloria Renzi remembers the heartache like it was yesterday. She was only a child when she first discovered her love for painting, but she vividly remembered one relative trying to put a stop to … more
Cranston resident Julie Garnett has been an author of children's books for over 20 years, as well as a singer and songwriter. Now, she has combined both her literary and musical pursuits to create … more
The holiday season, more than any time of year, helps us collectively mark the passage of time. It is a chance for reflection and celebration, an opportunity to bridge generational and … more
FM Global recently brought in 19 independent contractors for nine days worth of work, and their resumes couldn’t be topped. Appetite for bittersweet vines? Check. Ability to devour up to a … more
Creativity comes in many forms – and local residents might be surprised at the artistic work being done right next door or just around the corner in their community. The barriers between the … more
John Reckner may be known statewide as the creator of the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo, but he has earned another affectionate moniker among his family and … more
The Gaspee Days Committee is working to keep its brand alive throughout the year, and its first-ever fall event on Oct. 12 is the first step to achieving that goal. The Gaspee Fall-Out — the … more
Wherever Nancy Carroll’s travels take her, she heads for the nearest library. One of these jaunts took her to the village of Slatersville - which she called “a jewel of a town” - before … more
Dining and revelry have long drawn visitors to Pawtuxet Village. That tradition continues today, with a range of restaurants part of the village’s thriving business community. On Tuesday, … more
For most people, the line that separates summer and fall comes at either the beginning of September or the equinox on September 23. That doesn’t go for the folks in Johnston, though. Mayor … more
For Rob LeBlanc, perhaps the most special part of each year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the Promise Garden experience. Participants in the walk each receive a flower on which they can write a … more
It was an event that Rhode Island Bartending School owner Rae Desrosiers had been planning since May, but she said there was still some anxiety up to 30 minutes before it began. Desrosiers and … more
“All girls, for girls” is the concept that Kerri Kelleher puts forward when it comes to the new Flare Lacrosse program. Kelleher – who has been coaching Cranston youth lacrosse for a number … more
As summer fades, the excitement is building for the start of a new school year. And if your family is preparing children to return to the classroom, Warwick Mall and Cranston’s Garden City … more
Karen Talbot’s garden is much more than meets the eye. It’s a medicine cabinet featuring such natural remedies as jewelweed, which she said can be crushed up and used as a salve for poison ivy … more
Cranston native Justin Bibee has devoted his life to the advancement of human rights. His extensive resume includes time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, an intern with the United Nations … more
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