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Local Teen Named a Barron Prize Winner for Pioneering Seaweed Research

Portsmouth’s Alaina Zhang has been recognized as one of twenty-five young heroes across North America for founding Harvesting Change, a student-led project exploring seaweed farming as a natural solution to coastal nitrogen pollution.

Erin Malinn,

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Sabor Latino 2025: Three Nights Offer a Taste of Mexico

Rhode Island Latino Arts will host three food events at Tuxpan Taqueria, Maiz and Taqueria Lupita to celebrate Mexican heritage.

Alicia Maria Ortiz Alba,

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Bristol PorchFest 2025 Returns This Weekend

On September 14, find participating bands playing from sixteen different porches throughout High Street, where guests can enjoy several genres of music including folk, rock, bluegrass and more.

Anna Downes, Alaina Arruda, Kaitlyn Murray,

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Catch a traditional Irish music session at this Bristol brewery

Trágmar Ale Works hosts traditional Irish music sessions once a month at its Bristol taproom.

Lauren Clem,

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Grab These Rhode Island-Made Pumpkins Before They Sell Out

Peter Pots Pottery's whimsical collection of handcrafted jack-o'-lanterns go on sale at 9 p.m. Sept. 11.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Trendsetter: Get to Know Rhode Island Latino Arts Executive Director Marta V. Martinez

Also the founder of the Hispanic Heritage Committee Rhode Island, Martinez brings together artists of all kinds to embrace immigrant culture.

Molly E. Harris,

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South County Succession

Is Tim Schartner's plan to save his family's historic farm a gargantuan gamble?

Tom Mooney,

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“No Man Ever Would Have Been Treated So”

Wanda Schell stars in this one-woman play about Elleanor Eldridge, a nineteenth century Black Rhode Islander and memoirist who sued to regain her stolen property.

Lauren Clem,

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5 Must-See Events at Design Week RI 2025

Explore Rhode Island’s creative side during the weeklong celebration that kicks off Friday night.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Little City Thrifty to Bring Back Vintage Goodness to PVD

Browse through more than ninety booths of vintage and pre-loved clothing, decor, books, art, furniture and more this October.

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