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I don’t dare to have an opinion on the purchase of the Park Theatre.
I don’t live in Cranston. I don’t put my tax dollars into the city’s pocket. I don’t meddle in …
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9/20/23
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Whether or not you consider yourself a fan of the late Jimmy Buffett, who passed away at age 76 this weekend from a very rare form of skin cancer, it is worthwhile to point out when the loss of …
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9/6/23
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As back to school season kicks off, it’s a good time to remember the forward thinking of residents throughout our coverage area who saw the need to invest in our local schools through bond …
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8/30/23
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Doug is a breakfast person. I am not.
That doesn’t mean that I won’t eat breakfast when offered, but I’m rarely looking for it. We wake up in the morning, and breakfast is the …
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8/23/23
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This week we featured an op-ed written by Matthew R. Trimble, President & CEO of Saint Elizabeth Community, regarding a growing crisis involving Rhode Island’s nursing homes.
The issue …
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8/23/23
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Wait! It’s not what you think.
Today’s column isn’t a sad melodrama about my continuing struggles with disability, the country’s medical system or how much I miss having …
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8/9/23
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Although the dust has somewhat settled (for now) on the signature scandal of this political season, involving an investigation into fraudulent nomination signatures obtained through the course of Lt. …
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8/9/23
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Nothing much can top a Rhode Island summer day out on the water with a few friends, taking in the sights of the Bay and enjoying the cool breeze of the ocean.
The idyllic scenery is often …
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8/2/23
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Whether you’ve been swept off your feet by a knee-deep river while hiking or found yourself caught in a rip tide, anyone with such an experience can attest to the exceptionally frightening …
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7/26/23
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Nobody said it was going to be easy.
With the commencement of a bonafide hunt for the Gaspee off Namquid Point last year to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the burning of the British …
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7/19/23
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Does anyone remember a time in the not so distant past when New England had regular seasons?
Ponds froze solid in the winter, foliage popped in October, summers were hot but mostly tolerable and …
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7/19/23
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Thank you for your consideration.
I read with great interest your article about the Top Golf and Itri Square projects and how wonderfully the whole process was executed. (6/28/2023) However, I …
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7/12/23
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On June 14, 2023, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, released its annual report on the global displacement crisis, and the findings paint a stark and alarming picture. The report reveals that the number …
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By JUSTIN D. BIBEE
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7/12/23
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In recent years, we have seen a growing number of news stories that portray transgender people in a negative light. These stories often focus on isolated incidents of violence or crime, and they …
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7/12/23
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To the Editor,
In the past 3 years, I think I have attended about 3 City Council meetings. In all the 25 years that I’ve lived in Cranston, I’ve probably attended 5 meetings. But I …
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7/12/23
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As Rhode Islanders take to the beaches or explore destinations elsewhere on vacation during the July Fourth holiday season — or wringing out their clothes after what was a rain-soaked …
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7/12/23
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Nothing reminds you of the joys of interacting with the world more than being forced to spend time by yourself.
Such is a lesson that people, and developers, have taken to heart in the time …
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6/28/23
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Amidst the many actions taken by the General Assembly during the final moments of the 2023 legislative session, one decision in particular could potentially serve to the benefit of municipalities, …
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6/21/23
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Few things can cut through today’s polarized political climate like the emotional impact of an Honor Flight.
Since 2012, the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub, in collaboration …
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6/14/23
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Amidst a flurry of legislative efforts being submitted in the home stretch of the general assembly’s session is one bill that simultaneously threatens the vitality of local newspapers, such as …
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6/7/23
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