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Wanda Schell posing as Elleanor Eldridge

“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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The Providence Public Library Celebrates 150 Years as a Free Resource

The library has proudly served all Rhode Islanders for generations.

Lauren Clem,

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Compassion in the Court: Read an Excerpt from Judge Frank Caprio's New Memoir

The "nicest judge in the world" shares stories from inside and outside the courtroom.

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Salve Regina University Shines in HBO’s “The Gilded Age”

Scenes from season three of the Emmy-winning series The Gilded Age were filmed at Salve Regina University’s Ochre Court in Newport, with students, alumni and faculty stepping into the spotlight alongside the show’s star-studded cast.

Justin Theriault,

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Exploring the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum in Saunderstown

Stuart is responsible for the famous portrait of George Washington on the $1 bill.

Lauren Clem,

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Remembering Rocky Point Thirty Years Later

The beloved amusement park may have closed thirty years ago, but we're still not ready to say goodbye.

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Rocky Point Fun Facts and Memories

Did you know six monkeys escaped from the park in the thirties?

Dana Rae Laverty,

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The Arch

The arch at Rocky Point State Park is one of the last remnants of the amusement park.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Rocky Point Renewal

A band of community members led the charge to preserve the former park for all to enjoy.

Lauren Clem,

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The Chronicler

Filmmaker David Bettencourt recalls the making of his documentary, You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park.

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