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OVER THAT HILL, BUT KEPT GOING: Senator Jack Reed (left) shakes hands with Henry Polichetti, the second oldest veteran in the country and oldest veteran in Rhode Island. He turned 109 years young last week. Below, the pair share a laugh. (Cranston Herald photos by Barbara Polichetti)
BORN ON THE THIRD OF JULY
Special to the Herald “Don’t make a fuss — it’s just another day.” That was my dad’s comment just before his birthday last week, but we couldn’t … more
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REMEMBER WHEN: Those were the days. Henry Polichetti, 108, chats with Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins.
What’s Henry’s longevity secret?
Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins makes it a point to personally visit any city residents who are 100 years old — or older. He always brings a proclamation, the city’s best wishes, and a question: What’s your secret to longevity? more
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So cool
Emmy Award –winning actor Henry Winkler who achieved fame for his iconic role as Arthur “the Fonz” Fonzarelli in the TV series Happy Days was the keynote speaker at New England … more
Insights from Henri
"It's really calmed down. I'm going to take Ollie out for a walk," Carol announced. She was right. The sun was trying to come out, the day was brightening. "It could be the eye of the storm," I cautioned. "I knew you would say that," she answered. She more
IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK: Marguerite Ofria Pile and her husband Wells Pile cut short their cruise aboard their 36-foot trawler Amphitrite to play it safe and return to the yacht club. This reporter assumed they were cleaning out their boat in preparation of the storm. But no, the dock cart was filled with laundry. The name of the boat offered a lesson in Greek mythology. She was a sea goddess and wife of Poseidon and the queen of the sea. As the tale goes, Wells said Poseidon was highly desirous of the beautiful Amphitrite, but she only agreed to become his wife if they equally shared power.
Getting Ready for Henri
Ready for Henri While the parking lot was full, the docks at the Rhode Island Yacht Club were nearly deserted Saturday. A club crew checked dock lines in preparation of Henri forecast to arrive in the early morning hours Sunday. There was greater more
KEEPING TRADITION ALIVE: The Henry Barnard School will no longer affiliate with Rhode Island College at the end of the school year, but thanks to a group of determined parents, HBS can continue as an independent school.
Parents take action to save Henry Barnard School
By ARDEN BASTIA Rhode Island College had plans to close the Henry Barnard School this year, an institution that has educated elementary students pre-k to grade five for the past 122 years. That's not going to happen thanks to the efforts of Henry more
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HENRY AND THE PETUNIAS: Warwick historian Henry Brown remembers first seeing the tiny petunias found on Gaspee Point when he collected trash at the age of 12 almost 80 years ago.
History flowers in tiny heritage petunia
By JOHN HOWELL Now 90 and as sharp as ever when it comes to times gone by, Henry Brown remembers gleefully accepting the job his father offered him. He was 12 years old and he would be collecting the garbage of homes on Gaspee Point. The job would take more
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