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TAKE A HIKE: Retired journalist John Kostrzewa reignited his love for hiking his adopted state. After nearly 3 decades in The Providence Journal newsroom, he decided it was time to take a walk and think about the future. Eventually, his journey led him to his book, “Walking Rhode Island.”
Telling retirement to ‘take a hike’
Reporter’s Note: Unable to write the first line of this feature, I took the story subject’s advice, and took a walk. “Walking’s a great way to clear your mind,” … more
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SEEDING A FUTURE: A stand built by Wayne Cabral of Clouds Hill Museum featuring information on pollinators and seed packets can be found at Saw Tooth building in Apponaug with offices for AAA Northeast and the Warwick City Hall Annex. Sue Cabeceiras of the Warwick Planning Department makes sure the stand has plenty of handouts.
Building a pollinator pathway yard by yard
On Saturday September 30, the Clouds Hill Museum in Cowesett will host a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to educate guests about the native plants they can grow to preserve and expand pollinator … more
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NEW FIELD HANDS: Appleland co-owner Ashley Shields checks the progress of some fresh produce growing on her family’s trees in Smithfield. The Shields family purchased the orchard and farm stand from former owners, Mary Lou D’Andrea and her husband Lou.
One Apple Festival per year keeps the doldrums away
The apples are fresh and so is the leadership behind this year’s Johnston Apple Festival. As organizers prepare for this weekend’s 35th annual event, the sponsoring orchard and the … more
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BIG CHECK: Seen through the drivers side window of the family’s new van, Robert Grieco, Pre-Owned Director and Grieco Auto Group Partner, presented Ciarra Muller with an oversized ceremonial check for $3,000 “for school supplies.” Her family joined her in the Grieco Honda showroom, where they also received a Honda Odyssey EX, fully equipped to accommodate Muller’s wheelchair.
Back to school adVANtage
The end of summer loomed and Ciarra Muller waited inside Grieco Honda’s two-story showroom, with her mother, Lacie Messier, at her side. They’ve been worried about back-to-school … more
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HOT TAKE: The Beltane Fire was hosted by Horn and Cauldron with many members of RI PPD in attendance.
Pagan Pride Day returns to Memorial Park in Johnston
Dust off your moon altar, the Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day (PPD) festival will return to Johnston on Aug. 26.  “Johnston Memorial Park has been one of our top choices because of its … more
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A BIT OF HOPE: Jenn Capracotta and Jen Fantozzi have fully stocked the Hope Chest they placed along Memorial Avenue next to Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library. The co-founders of Plates With Purpose have also opened a second Hope Chest in North Providence. (Photos courtesy Jenn Capracotta)
… with love
Some of your neighbors are hungry, but a little bit of hope has popped up along Memorial Avenue in Johnston. “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” … more
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Cheryl Ursillo
Stuffing it to retirement…gracefully
When most people look toward retirement they think of relaxing, taking some time for themselves, and maybe even finding a warmer place to spend the Winter months. Cheryl Ursillo on the other hand … more
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SHE CALLS THEM ‘FLYING FLOWERS”: Amy Ottilige has been raising butterflies since 2014, planting milkweed and perennials in her garden to support them.
Madame Butterfly
Wearing a pink shirt with a bedazzled butterfly on the front, Amy Ottilige opened the net encasement surrounding a milkweed plant in her living room as the TV blared. She closely inspected the … more
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GET PICKED TO GET PICKED
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz drove down Simmonsville Avenue in Johnston and pulled into Paul Ruotolo’s property eager to dig for treasure. “They bought a lot of stuff," Ruotolo told … more
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Movies in the Park shows films that families can enjoy together, so bring blankets & chairs for everyone.
Rocky Point is alive…with the sound of Minions
Lauren Slocum and Dave Steets know how to put on a show. Since 2015, Slocum and Steets have worked closely on creating what has become a Rocky Point summer tradition: Movies in the Park, an … more
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Vietnam POW Kenneth Goff
Story research makes connection
More than 45 years ago, Patricia Berkheimer, now of Virginia, was living in Rhode Island. The Vietnam War had been over for only a few short years and many wanted to simply move on. Others were not … more
WHAT IS I'M ON JEOPARDY: Cranston resident, Dan Meuse is ready to play on the Thursday, June 22 episode.
Cranston resident faces Final Jeopardy
All someone needs to say is the word "Jeopardy" and people either think they are very smart or a little on the dumber side. For Cranston resident, Dan Meuse, he faced the Jeopardy rounds, final … more
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HE JOINED RIGHT IN: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins didn’t wait for an invitation to join Jen Minuto at the keyboard when she and her wife, Kasey Minuto opened the Blue Room in Pawtuxet on Memorial Day weekend.
Love of music emanates from village Blue Room
When Jen Minuto sat down at a piano for the first time she was five years old. (I ) “fell in love and it felt like I was home,” she says. Now, she’s sharing her love of all … more
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POOL SIDE MERFOLK: Erin Walsh provided this collection of photos from meetings of Ocean State Merfolk.
From fantasy to authenticity with a flip of a tail
A judgment free community where people can swim, enjoy mutual interests, and even receive a core workout: No, this place is not the local Planet Fitness, rather the Ocean State Merfolk. Based at the … more
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THERE’S A STORY TO TELL: Robert Porter Lynch owns the chair which is now at the Varnum Museum. Lynch says it has inspired him to write a book about Rhode Island Deputy Governor and revolutionary Darius Sessions who owned it and played a vital role in the Gaspee Affair.
Front row seat to history
When looking at this dark, wooden chair with intricate carpentry and dark upholstery, it simply looks like a chair. But, this beech wood chair, dating back to the seventeenth century, was purportedly … more
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BUILDING HIS VOICE: Mike Mollicone, of Johnston, earned his undergraduate degree from Rhode Island College (RIC). As a studio art major, he won this year's Senior Award for his sculpture, titled “Mousy’s Bar.”
Welcome to Mousy’s
A man struggles with a busted garbage bag in a back alley. The proprietor, Mousy, stands proudly next to the cash register admiring his own portrait hanging on the wall. A couple embraces … more
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EMPTY BOOTS: The OSDRI Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial depicts 7,026 boots adorned with flags and name placards representing the lives of the of the U.S. service members killed in action post 9-11 in the Global War on Terror.
7,026 empty boots
The boots are empty. The 7,026 American veterans whose feet could have filled them were all killed in action since Sept. 11, 2001. “Members of the public can come, and find people … more
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Narragansett Brass Quintet will perform Memorial Day at Clouds Hill. Pictured, 2019's concert.
Alive with the sound of music
As summer begins, Music on the Hill celebrates its fifteenth chamber music festival in the West Bay with seven concerts . Concerts pair familiar works by Bach, Mozart, and Brahms with exciting new … more
Mazen Taman
From Cranston schools to URI commencement speaker
Cranston native, 26-year-old Mazen Taman, will be delivering the student address at URI’s 2023 commencement on Saturday May 20 and graduating from URI with a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree before … more
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TASTY NIBBLES: Mark Tyszkowsi of 401 Gourmet Caterers served up fried goat cheese with figs and honey from tear-shaped thimbles that slipped into your mouth leaving your hands sticky-free and your mouth watering.
Warwick/Cranston restaurants featured at “A Taste of Rhode Island”
Over 50 restaurants and related businesses were showcased at last week’s Taste of Rhode Island at Warwick’s Crowne Plaza. The owners and employees introduced themselves to the … more
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