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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
L ast 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
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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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LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Johnston’s Dillon D. Viens (Nov. 28, 2005 to Feb. 12, 2022) died following an “accidental shooting” at age 16. His family has scheduled a fundraiser and “Celebration of Life” for 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17 at Skyline at Waterplace, 1 Finance Way, Providence.
A place to ride
The pain of grief is still sharp. The lingering questions, lack of answers, and empty void left by the death of their 16-year-old son twists like a knife day and night. Hoping to take the edge … more
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MENTORS AND STUDENTS: Broadway performer Michael Harmon is flanked by those who instructed him while a student in Pilgrim, Richard Denningham and Jenna Tremblay Reilly as the cast of the Pilgrim Players production of Rock of Ages gather on stage.
He swings on Broadway
Broadway paid a visit to Pilgrim High School last week, or rather Pilgrim 2019 alumni Michael Harmon, a “swinger” in the Broadway MJ the Musical, returned to the stage where it all … more
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LEARNING TO MAKE WINE AT AGE 10: Anthony Moretti learned to make wine at age 10 from his neighbor George Solitro and started making his own wine at 13. He now imports grapes from California and crushes and presses them into grape juice to sell to customers who produce their own wine.
Sharing the art of wine making
Anthony Moretti was 10 years old when he learned to make wine from his Vermont Street neighbor George Solitro. By 13, he was purchasing wine making equipment with his birthday and Christmas money and … more
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SEEDING SUCCESS: From left to right, The Autism Project (TAP) Executive Director Joanne G. Quinn, Unity Community members Patrick Quinn and Nicole Cadick, and TAP lead facilitators Lore Gray and Lisa McKay, pose for a photo behind the elevated planters outside the organization’s Atwood Avenue headquarters.
Cultivating life skills
Tiny, growing peppers, eggplants, cucumbers and broccoli flowers hang from flexible green branches in the raised garden bed outside. A newly erected fence surrounds The Autism Project’s … more
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LOVE FOR SWIMMING: Shea Mathewson hangs out in the pool with Assistant Coach JJ Addison. For the past year, Shea has been present at the team’s games and practices. Whether he’s receiving high-fives from athletes while they swim by or collecting balls for the team, Shea’s favorite parts are swimming in the pool and watching the team win.
Diving in
At least once a week, eight-year-old Shea Mathewson can be found at Brown University practicing with the Men’s Water Polo team. Shea leads the team in stretches, joins the athletes for yoga and … more
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Rebecca Hamilton Stockdill, East Greenwich artist in her studio (Courtesy photos)
Open Studio
Susan Kelley Scotti’s Mr. Hare sits with his head cocked. His eyes inviting, though glossy and hard. If you approach the varmint, he will not run. He may just lead you on a tour of Ocean … more
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The author bid a fond farewell to Liam, her cabbie and personal tour guide in Oughterard.
‘Oughterard is a lot like Rhode Island’
First of all, there’s really no such thing as an Irish short story. The seed was planted for my journey long ago, with a seventh grade social studies assignment to create my family tree. I … more
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FOX (2010-2022)
Partners for life
After three years on the beat, Fox was called to the scene of a Rhode Island State Police traffic stop. The car had New York plates that didn’t match the vehicle. Officers on the scene had … more
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PERFECTING PRACTICE: Children like Owen Sterpis, Ilianna Arsenis, Lily Trikoulis, Stella Andreotis Alex Aresnis, Melina Masganas, Gwyneth Xynellis and Melinia Santoro Brown are among of the many Odyssey Dance Troupe members who’ll perform during this weekend’ 25th Annual Cranston Greek Festival.
Once a church picnic, now a 3-day Greek Festival
The late Reverend Peter G. Mihailides would be proud of what will take place this weekend on the spacious grounds at 175 Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston. One hundred and one years ago, Father … more
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“On the Wings of a Hummingbird” is available at Providence’s Books on the Square, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or bookshop.org.
Susan Mills to present ‘On the Wings of a Hummingbird’ novel at area libraries
It’s a story of betrayal, gang violence, forgiveness and fleeing to America. Susan Mills, 61, will present her first novel, “On the Wings of a Hummingbird,” at Cranston Central Library at … more
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ON DISPLAY: Rhode Island veteran Antonio Dattorro (Sept. 21, 1918 to March 31, 2001), became an artist after experiencing first-hand the horrors of war and its aftermath. Now, his paintings are in the possession of the New Mexico Military Museum.
Antonio Dattorro survived the Bataan Death March, lived to paint about it
Antonio Dattorro ate garlic to survive in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. He returned home, lived his life and eventually put paint to canvas. Dattorro lived from Sept. 21, 1918 to March 31, … more
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