R hode Island notables surely serve up a potpourri of decisions for which they should take a bow or offer an apology. 2023 has had some sterling examples of both genius judgments and mistakes. …
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By Arlene Violet
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4/4/23
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It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition.
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/22/23
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Hurricane Lee is tracking well offshore, sparing the Farm Coast much of its wrath. But surfers came out in numbers to South Shore Beach Friday, catching waves that ran as high as eight to 12 feet.
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Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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9/16/23
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With regard to the police ‘dispersing’ groups of any size, the First Amendment reads, in part: "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble …
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5/28/20
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To the editor:
Mea “Gulpa!” Authors of three published letters have criticized three of my recent letters to the editor. I thank all readers. One writer called me out regarding …
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5/19/22
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While bridal trends come and go, some ideas have gained traction in recent years, possibly due to the impact of social media. Following the coronavirus pandemic, wedding planners and vendors have …
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By Jen Campisi
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3/3/23
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‘Sold on a Monday’ By Kristina McMorris
It all started with a picture. Set during the hardship years of the Depression, young reporter Ellis Reed is looking for an interesting story …
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4/4/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Landon Rodrigues won four events as the Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team swept a meet in East Providence Monday.
The final team scores were Portsmouth 92.5, …
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4/25/23
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More than 91 years after their deaths, the resting place of two Scottish immigrants who settled in Little Compton in the 1870s, raised a family and died in the darkest days of the Great Depression, …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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1/11/24
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To the editor:
Last June, the Little Compton Town Council voted to endorse part of the policy platform of the Back from the Brink campaign, a national grassroots effort advocating for the …
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5/19/22
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As a seasoned wedding photographer, Devon McWilliams believes a strong relationship between the couple and their photographer is vital. The best photos come from a relationship built on trust, …
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By Julia Stearly
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3/3/23
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S TORY OF THE WEEK: Can Rhode Island tax-cut its way to a more appealing business climate? That question has been subject to debate for years and it won’t stop now. For supporters, …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/4/23
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Little Compton resident John Lewis, who for years lived with his wife Madeline at 115 Colebrook Road, passed away recently, and is probably known to hundreds of golfers even if they didn't know him …
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7/5/23
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I had sought out, for some time, singer, songwriter, guitarist Becky Chace for an interview regarding her life and times in music. A life rich in gigs, travel, recordings, starts, stops and …
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By Michael Khouri
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9/26/23
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After fielding numerous complaints from residents who said crop cannons virtually destroyed their quality of life this summer, the Little Compton Town Council is taking steps to address the problem …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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10/24/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott was the right person in the right place at the right time when the pandemic came to Rhode Island. Although she had never faced a challenge of that …
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By Ian Donnis
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1/20/22
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3/17/22
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Denise Cosgrove knew it was coming. Still, the new property values that came in during Little Compton's recent statistical revaluation are staggering, she said:
"The (real estate) climate is so …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/29/22
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Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) …
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8/24/22
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NOAA Fisheries has released their five-year review of the endangered North Atlantic right whales at North Atlantic Right Whale 5-Year Review | NOAA Fisheries . The report finds the population is …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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1/4/23
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O pening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island is at 6 a.m. this Saturday, April 8. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked 100 waterways, many …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/5/23
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