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West Warwick Native Paints His Childhood Through Cartoons

Paul Johnson, one of the Windsor Park Boys of West Warwick, recounts his memories through his self-published cartoon book.

Kerri Tallman,

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Celebrating George Washington's Birthday at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum

Every February 22, members of the Rhode Island Society Sons of of the Revolution and the Artillery Company of Newport gather at the first Commander in Chief's statue in Newport on his birthday.

Lauren Clem,

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Gina Russo: 20 Years After the Station Fire

The survivor, one of the most severely injured in the blaze, feels 'grateful and blessed' to be alive.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Duffy and Shanley Celebrates 50 Years of Iconic Contributions to the Ocean State

The Providence-based communications company has a long history of Rhode Island success stories, including the launch of the Big East Conference and the rise of Citizens Bank.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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House Lust: A Riverside Retreat Loaded With Historic Charm

North Kingstown's River Farm packs a mile of riverfront access, walking trails and history into 127 acres.

Dana Rae Laverty,

From the Archives: Adrian Hall's Long Goodbye

As it celebrates its silver anniversary, Trinity Rep faces the bittersweet challenge of replacing Adrian Hall, the artistic director whose passion led the theater to greatness.

Ken Franckling,

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with Rhode Trip Photography

Owner Paul Davis has been has been collecting — and photographing — Rhode Island novelties for thirty years.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Two Startling Entries Make the Most Endangered Properties List

The Providence Preservation Society singles out the city's public schools and infrastructure system for years of neglect and deferred maintenance.

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Greetings from 9 Vintage Rhode Island Postcards

Get a glimpse of mankind's 'original text messages' from the Rhode Island Collections archive.

Lauren Clem,

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A Former Barge Is Set to Become Warren's Newest Restaurant

The new Chomp location on Water Street, expected to open later this year, has a nautical past that pays tribute to the town’s roots as a shipping center.

Lauren Clem,