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Could this be for real?
Move over David Baldacci and John Grisham, there’s a new kid in town, and he just may give you a run for your money. And not only does he come from our great state, but he started his … more
TEAM LEADERS: Gail Davis, Dona Damian and Vin Cullen at a recent lunch outing in East Providence.
Breaking the mold
The Community College of Rhode Island boasts some of the top women’s athletic programs in the country and offers sports in all three seasons each year. It is common practice for junior … more
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IN A BEECH FOREST: Nathan Cornell has identified a stand of beech trees in the woodlands of the CCRI Knight Campus.
Woodland treasures
Nathan Cornell considers it the finest stand of beeches in Rhode Island. “They look really impressive this time of year because the leaves turn a metallic, coppery-gold color that stands out … more
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I THINK I CAN: Bernie Pavia kneels down to play with his trainset in his newly remodeled living room. The Korean War veteran’s Johnston home was nearly totaled when a tree fell on it last Christmas. A small group of dedicated workers helped salvage the house, and Pavia’s spirit.
Packed with memories, veteran’s house saved
Bernard “Bernie” Pavia kneeled down to play with his trainset. The 91-year-old veteran laid the track out in a circle at the trunk of his bright white Christmas tree, and crawled up … more
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AUTHOR AND HIS PUPPETS: With author Andre Collins are puppets of the characters from his book “Everywhere I Go.” When Collins provides Zoom story time for kids, he uses puppets for the show.
A book with a message on monitoring screen time
Andre Collins has an important message to share with kids in his new children’s book “Everywhere I Go” about a Martian named Martin. Martin, who lives on a plain planet, leaves … more
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Citation ceremony: (L-R) Mike Underwood, Lisa Underwood, Kassidy Underwood, Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Executive Director of The Tomorrow Fund Lisa Abbenante.
Mayor moved by 4th grader’s ‘natural feeling’ to help others
Last Wednesday when 10-year-old Warwick resident Kassidy Underwood stopped at Mayor Frank Picozzi’s home to make a donation to his annual holiday lights display, she had no idea the series of … more
Tis the Season
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A HOWLING WELCOME: A visitor to one of several doggie rooms in Dogtopia on Jefferson Boulevard leads his friends in greeting a new arrival – the Beacon reporter.
Training K9s for warriors one treat at a time
What does it take to raise $6,000 to sponsor a service dog for a military veteran? The answer, as Jessica Mushinsky and Brittany Magnusson know, is doggie activities and treats. That may sound … more
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TAKING A MESSAGE: Franklin Hart (played by Ron Martin) dictates a message while secretary Doralee (played by Kaelyn Boss) records what he has to say.
Community Players presents ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
For three nights a week since the beginning of September, the cast of Community Player’s latest production “9 to 5: The Musical” have been preparing for their December performances. … more
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CEMETERY 43: In the middle of Salisbury Farm, a tiny graveyard survives — the former resting place of Col. Israel Angell, and final resting place of Arnold Fenner, who was struck by lightning.
Grave Responsibility
Arnold Fenner and a horse dropped dead, struck by a lightning bolt in 1796. His father, standing nearby, was unharmed. Their Johnston barn burned to the ground. The only evidence, “a … more
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THE SHIP HE SAILED: Harry Olsen pictured with a model of the tanker he served on at the recent Steamship Historical Society of America reception held in recognition of him receiving a Congressional Gold Medal.
Don’t call him a hero, but a veteran
Harry Olsen, who is now 97 years old, builds ships. That was apparent as he sat beside the model of one of the ships he served aboard as a member of the Merchant Marines during World War II. The … more
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ON THE RANCH: Warwick author Amanda Mottola donates some of her efforts to Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster and Foster Forward in East Providence. The Ranch is a working farm that helps veterans and their families get the help, support and services they need.
Her incredible journey
Warwick author Amanda Mottola's new book highlights her emigration from Paraguay to discovering opportunities here in the States. Try to imagine growing up in a world full of turmoil. You have no … more
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