While slowly recovering from the RSV illness, the lyrics of an old Willie Nelson song, “on the road again,” echoed in my mind. Unlike his desire to hit the road for musical pursuits with …
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1/24/24
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
I.S.S. * * * (Space Thriller)
There are six astronauts aboard the International Space Station—three Americans and three Russians.
They live and work in harmony, …
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1/24/24
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Isaac (Zach Gibb) comes home from Afghanistan after three years to find his dysfunctional family in absolute chaos.
His sister, Max (Will Malloy) is now as transsexual.
His abusive father, …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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1/24/24
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For three weeks out of the year, Rhode Islanders are afforded the opportunity to celebrate an art so fundamental to the human experience that one might forget it’s an art at all: storytelling.
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By Kevin Fitzpatrick
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1/24/24
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No Rhode Island Restaurant is more crowded in the summer than George’s of Galilee.
Six dining rooms on two floors, a Tiki bar, a take-out window, and a huge outside dining area that leads …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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1/17/24
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While being the original sonic format, instrumental music is still fairly unique these days. The vocals are often replaced with rhythms and arrangements while the vibe and feeling can come off as …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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1/17/24
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On the night of Aug. 18, 1935, revelers gathered at the St. Rocco Society’s Feast Day celebration taking place in the Cranston village of Thornton. Eager to enjoy the fireworks, parade and …
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1/17/24
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I had previously written that getting vaccinations for the various possible viruses floating about in the air was not in my repertoire, (although I have obtained the COVID vaccines.) My excuse …
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1/17/24
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
THE BEEKEEPER * * * (Revenge/Vigilante Thriller)
The next time our phone rings and it’s one of those computer scammers, I’m calling Jason Statham.
Statham …
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1/17/24
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You certainly need no introduction to the radio and online audiences of NewsTalk 99.7 & AM 630 WPRO. Still, how about giving us an overview of your responsibilities?
Primarily, I report …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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1/17/24
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This past weekend work took me out to the west coast for a few different reasons. While part of my time was spent at an event in Los Angeles, the rest of the time I was on the road to San Diego for a …
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1/17/24
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A Raising Cane’s representative attended Monday’s Johnston Town Council meeting, carrying a chicken gift basket topped with a bright red bow.
The restaurant chain missed their spot …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/10/24
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I was digging through boxes the other day looking for some things I hadn’t seen in years. As I peeled off the old, cracked tape and looked inside one of the boxes, I noticed it contained photos …
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1/10/24
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Credit card debt could be compromising the financial security and well-being of millions of individuals. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Americans’ total credit card balance …
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1/10/24
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After a combined 104 years serving customers, two managers at Twin Oaks Restaurant are finally retiring.
Managers Joe Ferro and Mike Regine worked their last shifts in December before both …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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1/10/24
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New Year's Day came and New Year's Day went, taking my good health with it. The holiday season was super busy, visiting with a multitude of relatives and friends, not to mention shopping among …
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1/10/24
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In music, some collaborations just seem like no-brainers. This is especially the case when two entities of similar backgrounds come together to create something purely brilliant. An example of this …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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1/10/24
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Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2024 Summer Season. Seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors. Performers must be available for all …
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1/10/24
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“NIGHT SWIM” is the only new movie opening at Warwick Showcase. It’s about a swimming pool that devours teenagers.
We’ll skip that one.
As expected, …
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1/10/24
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Shortly after 7:00 on the morning of May 5, 1924, the fire alarm at the Rhode Island State Prison began wailing. Just minutes before, inmate Kenneth Haywood had exited a dry goods storage room with a …
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1/10/24
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