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STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode …
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2/21/24
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With the approach of the Christmas holidays and consumers ramping up their holiday shopping, the Washington, DC AARP warns shoppers to be aware of the uptick of scams. A new 2023 AARP Fraud Watch …
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By HERB WEISS
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12/20/23
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Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season. It’s typical between now and New Year’s Day for people to participate in numerous celebrations, family gatherings, and festivities. …
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By MICHAEL LEACH
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11/22/23
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Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, the RI Blue Star Moms, the RI National Guard, Operation Stand Down RI, the United States Postal Service, the American Red Cross of RI, other community organizations, …
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11/22/23
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The Senate approved legislation (2023-S 0444) sponsored by Sen. Tiara Mack (D-Dist. 6, Providence) which would establish “Juneteenth National Freedom Day” as a state holiday, to be held …
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5/31/23
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In a recent game of trivia I was tasked with naming up to ten federal holidays in 60 seconds. I managed to name four.
I know that sounds crazy, but after Christmas, Thanksgiving and finally Easter …
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4/12/23
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Coastal Dermatology/Coastal Derm MediSpa staff adopted three families from Woonsocket Adopt-A-Family in honor of its medical Director Dr. Linda Zhou, board certified dermatologist.
“As a …
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12/27/22
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It’s the week before Christmas, and all through the state, you might fairly assume it was just another date.
Terrible rhymes aside, we can’t help but notice a palpable lack of holiday …
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12/20/22
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Garden City Shopping Center was the place to be last Friday during their annual Holiday Stroll. As people enjoyed shopping local, they were also treated to carolers, an ice sculpturer, The Brown …
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12/8/21
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No matter how you spell it, Chanukah, Hannukah, Hanuka, etc., the definition remains the same; dedication. And, for centuries Jews all over the world, have been telling and retelling the story …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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12/1/21
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By MERI R. KENNEDY Gingerbread Decorating Contest This Saturday Artists' Exchange will hold its 17th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Artists' Exchange, located at 50 Rolfe
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12/1/21
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A common thread of darkness has suspended over the country in recent years, highlighted by tangible health concerns due to COVID-19 and more abstract fears related to our growing sense of ideological division within our states, smaller communities and
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12/1/21
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By MERI R. KENNEDY Santa arrives this Saturday in Garden City It's the most wonderful time of the year and everyone's favorite big man in red is back at Garden City Center. Come visit Santa in his cozy cabin right outside the Garden City Center Gazebo
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By MERI R. KENNEDY
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11/24/21
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By ALLIE LEWIS Unlike last year, which forced most families to stay home and forgo their usual holiday celebrations, millions of Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving. For many, this may very well be the first time they've boarded a plane in
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By ALLIE LEWIS
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11/18/21
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By ALLIE LEWIS Unlike last year, which forced most families to stay home and forgo their usual holiday celebrations, millions of Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving. For many, this may very well be the first time they've boarded a plane in
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By ALLIE LEWIS
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11/17/21
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Kicking off the holidays in Knightsville This past Saturday, the St. Mary's Feast Society Ladies' Auxiliary in Knightsville hosted its annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show. With more than 40 vendors located both inside and outside, there was something
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11/10/21
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Last week, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos was joined by Gov. Dan McKee, Sen. Jack Reed, Maj. Gen. Christopher Callahan, Rhode Island Blue Star Moms, elected officials, military leaders, and business leaders to announce the 19th annual Operation Holiday Cheer. "I
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10/20/21
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