After a long winter, spring has sprung.
And local Rhode Island breweries are embracing the warmer weather by opening their outdoor seating – and brewing up a storm.
Now, with the help of …
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By OLENA KAGUI
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4/8/21
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In a year when seeing loved ones has been a difficult and often dangerous endeavor, family was never more important.
The coronavirus pandemic has gripped the nation for more than a year, as …
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By JACOB MARROCCO
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4/1/21
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During the pandemic, Shannon Cornicelli, owner of Dream Big Gymnastics in Cranston, rediscovered what makes her happy – coaching.
After a life of gymnastics, including state championship …
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By KATE LeBLANC
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3/25/21
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On March 7, Diana Champa of School One, along with local authors Taylor Polites and Hester Kaplan, surprised Cranston High School West senior Emily Durigan during her virtual English class to tell …
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By STEPHANIE BERNABA
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3/18/21
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“It’s only really been in the last half century that we know what we know about the brain. We know about the stars, we know about the physical world around us, but what lies within is …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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3/11/21
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Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, local restaurants are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with specials, events and lots of good luck.
For O’Rourke’s in Pawtuxet …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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3/4/21
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“Anything is possible through Zoom,” Rhode Island Academic Decathlon director Frank Lenox said.
Because of COVID restrictions, the annual competition will be held virtually this year …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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2/25/21
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For Kevin Shea and Sue Baron of Rizzo Farms, beekeeping isn’t just a hobby or something to do on the weekends, but a way of life.
And even though Shea manages the hives and Baron …
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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2/18/21
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During his days as a student at the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Isenberg recalls having the opportunity to ask a question of celebrated author John McPhee.
A longtime contributor to The …
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE
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2/11/21
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Lindsey Bratter, a senior at Cranston High School West, has a clear vision for her professional life.
She plans to become a child psychologist, with particular interest in working with young …
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE and STEPHANIE BERNABA
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2/4/21
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The year was 1963.
President John F. Kennedy was in the White House, until that infamous and tragic visit to Dallas.
The Beatles burst onto the U.S. music scene, a first-class postage stamp …
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By J. MICHAEL LEVESQUE
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1/28/21
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Johnston’s Allegra Graziano has worn the name of her hometown across her chest during numerous competitions, an enormous source of pride for the 24-year-old perennial pageant participant.She …
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By Jacob Marroco
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1/21/21
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