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Fishing and boating has big impact Over the past month there has been a lot of talk about recreational fishing, and a lot of talk about boating, and the impact they have on Rhode Island. As one might expect these industries bolster tourism, and come to find out they do have a huge direct impact [...]
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Q. I have a set of Gorham sterling flatware service for 12. I believe the pattern is called “Chantilly”. It was purchased in the late 1930’s. What is it worth today? A. Gorham Silver’s “Chantilly” pattern was designed by William Codman and first made in 1895, continuing in production until 1950. “Chantilly” is reportedly the [...]
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Great boats… great prices… great cause “One of the nicer sail boats we have is this 31’ C & C. It’s sailed back and forth to Ireland twice… it is a great boat and a great value.” said Capt. Ray Roberts, boat manger, of the URI Foundation Boat Donation & Sales Program. Roberts said, “I [...]
Read More →Friends don’t let friends plant impatiens
I have bad news and good news. The bad news is there’s a fungus among us. Impatiens downy mildew (Plasmopara obducens), the mysterious ailment that denuded and killed almost every busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana) back in July or August of last year, is here to stay. It’s in our soil now and unlike other downy [...]
Read More →R.I. General Assembly got it right
Gay marriage legislation has been introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly for close to three decades. Last Wednesday’s vote virtually guarantees that same sex marriage will be legal here as the legislation returns to the House for a procedural vote on small changes made to the bill on the Senate side, and to both [...]
Read More →Cardio Canine: An Exercise Program for You and Your Dog Week #4
‘Man’s Best Friend,’ is a common catchphrase. Its origin may seem obvious, but according to American history, it was a lawyer from Warrensburg, Missouri that coined the phrase. It was October of 1869 when a farmer suspected local dogs of killing his livestock. To subdue the threat, the farmer, shot and killed a neighbor’s hound [...]
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Freshwater fishing hot thanks to DEM Opening day last Saturday didn’t let anyone down. I traveled to ponds in South County and the East Bay and although the morning was cold the excitement was contagious. Excitement from the likes of Kyra Anderson… seven years old on opening day… who was the only one in her [...]
Read More →When Terrorists Come to Town
While Boston is celebrating the successful end to the hunt for the marathon terrorists, we can’t forget that four young people are dead, nearly 200 were injured or maimed, and we once again suffered a large-scale terrorist attack in an American city. The act of horrific cowardice at the Boston Marathon, ricin-laced letters addressed to [...]
Read More →Demitasse cups and do I need an appraisal for a donation to charity?
Q. I inherited these cups and saucers—what were they used for? Do they have any value? A. This is a nice demitasse set. This one, still in its original satin lined case, has sterling silver holders with porcelain cups. Also included are the dainty sterling silver demitasse spoons which are a necessity, as a teaspoon [...]
Read More →Bill would unionize child care providers
Home-based childcare providers throughout Rhode Island will be eligible to form and join a union if the legislation sponsored by Senator Mary Ellen Goodwin (D-Providence) gains traction. The Governor would be required to meet with the union within 30 days. Mediation would then ensue to arrive at a compensation package if no agreement is reached. [...]
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