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Movies, like the times, have changed over the years.
So have audiences. And critics.
The abundance of slasher, superhero, teenage, and downright lousy movies has grown to the point where …
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10/8/25
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Marcus T. Rounds had a great deal of drive and determination. The 37-year-old was living in Portland, Maine, with his family when he designed and patented a tooth powder bottle in 1905. The bottle …
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10/8/25
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Trinity Repertory Company presents its 49th annual production of A Christmas Carol, adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens, with original music by Richard Cumming. This year, the show will be …
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10/8/25
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‘Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.’
That’s the theme of the 44th annual Banned Books Week, organized each year by the American Library Association. Since 1982, the …
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By MATTHEW LAWRENCE
Beacon Media Contributor
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10/8/25
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Join the Metcalf Institute for a moderated panel discussion with three fellows from the SciComm Identities Project about climate change and its intersection with public health and food equity. This …
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10/2/25
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Y ou never know what to expect from the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo, and this year’s installment — the 24th annual event — is no exception, with …
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By MATTHEW LAWRENCE, Beacon Media Contributor
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10/2/25
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The alternative rock boom of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s was a special time with tons of bands and musicians having a global impact. Surf radio stations, and you’re bound to hear a …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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10/1/25
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Uncharacteristically, I woke up in a very grumpy mood this morning. Normally, I sleep pretty well and wake up raring to go, well, maybe not exactly raring to go, but at least with a clear mind and a …
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10/1/25
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From speeding and tailgating to cutting off other vehicles, aggressive driving and road rage have become a near universal experience — and they appear to be contagious. A staggering 96% of …
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10/1/25
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People who love to sing will gather for an event designed for everyone — all ages, backgrounds and singing abilities. The event will be hosted by Harmony Heritage, the Rhode Island based …
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10/1/25
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes began on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The changes will affect the following routes: 3, 4, 6, 9x, 12x, 13, 14, 16, 17, …
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10/1/25
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Brian McEleney has directed Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika” at Warwick’s Gamm Theatre with perfection in his grasp.
The casting, the costumes, the …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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10/1/25
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John Brennan had a reputation as being quite a character in Johnston. People liked to talk about how much money he had and ponder the question of why he chose to live as a miser instead of enjoying …
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10/1/25
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Rhode Island has joined the growing list of states, including its two New England neighbors, in taking steps to ensure state residents can access the latest COVID-19 vaccine, despite more limited …
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By NANCY LAVIN, Rhode Island Current
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9/24/25
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As families in the community struggle with rising food costs, the Edgewood Congregational Church has scheduled another Sunday morning community brunch.
All are invited to the Edgewood …
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9/24/25
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After the overwhelming success of the first Citizens Correctional Academy class, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections is happy to announce the launch of its second CCA class and invites members …
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9/24/25
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It’s Christmas time in the ’80s in Syracuse, New York, and not everything is bright and jolly.
Ten-year-old Meek (Lucia Aremu) is building a bomb shelter in her basement and …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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9/24/25
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In 1991, Walgreens first opened their drive-through pharmacies, and I was thrilled beyond belief. No longer did I have to find a parking spot, climb out of the car, and trudge inside just to pick up …
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9/24/25
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Nothing keeps a child safer in a car than a properly installed car seat. Yet more than two-thirds of all car seats are improperly installed, and just 1 in 5 parents and caregivers seek expert help to …
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9/24/25
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Zachariah Harrison was a Baptist pastor. Natives of Kentucky, he and his wife Sarah (Woods) settled in Rhode Island at the end of the 19th century after moving from Indiana with their seven children. …
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9/24/25
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