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The boastful clown run over by Trump bus
In the 17th century “Italian Commedia” a clown character well known for alternating acts of boastfulness and cowardice is called “Scaramuccia” or “little skirmisher.” more
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Play ball whether you taxpayers want it or not
For a couple of years now, I have been writing about different proposals regarding a new Paw Sox stadium. Few Rhode Islanders support any kind of taxpayer insured development whatsoever. The latest idea is to build a grandiose sports park complex in the more
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Chatting With Shura Baryshnikov
The daughter of two famous performers creates her own physical art in Providence more
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BIG WIN: Mayor Allan Fung, flanked by his wife Barbara Ann Fenton, speaks to supporters at his campaign headquarters following Tuesday’s result.
Fung cruises to 4th term
Republican Mayor Allan W. Fung won his fourth term in resounding fashion on Tuesday, besting Democratic challenger Michael J. Sepe - and picking up a GOP majority on the City Council for the first time in his tenure. I am so humbled" more
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Celebrating a Decade of Laughs with AS220's Resident Comedy Revue
Stay laughing with Empire Revue at AS220 more
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Peter Moubayed and Steve Danyla of Grey Gear sports wear
Sporty Wares
Local entrepreneurs take on the sporting goods giants more
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CHINESE AMERICAN GOTHIC: Jack Lai, an artist who has featured his work at the New Hope Gallery, offers free portraits of seniors at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center. He saw the painting “American Gothic” on a trip and repainted it an added himself into it.
Winter Show at New Hope Gallery runs through
By MERI R. KENNEDY The Holiday/Winter Show of New Hope Art Gallery opened on Nov. 15 at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, 1070 Cranston St., Cranston. The Holiday/Winter Show features more than 400 pieces of 2D and 3D art including ceramic, digital, more
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Warren Democrats go after Trump
Editor’s note: The Warren Democratic Town Committee passed this resolution at its most recent meeting this past Tuesday, Feb. 21:WHEREAS: The actions of the administration of President Trump … more
A RED RIBBON: Pictured holding the red ribbon for the Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Park Avenue Senior Care are (l-r) Program Director JoAnna Pinga, Administer Kimberly Santilli, Mayor Allan Fung and owner Irene Qi.
Park Avenue Senior Care opens
By MERI R. KENNEDY Mayor Allan Fung officially welcomed Park Avenue Senior Care, located at 1049 Park Ave. to Cranston on Nov. 17. Once home to the Knights of Columbus, the space has been newly renovated. Park Avenue Senior Care is on the first floor of more
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What's needed to make the Warwick market even better
The story has a consistent theme - Warwick single-family home sales outpace any other city or town in the state. In the month of May the totals were even higher than customary, with a total of 142 Warwick single-family homes selling as compared to more
Letter: ‘Pesky Peckham’ tourney again helped THS students
To the editor To the Tiverton Little League, Chad Mercer, Tom Perella and Claudia Linhares: On behalf of the Peckham Family, I would like to thank you and the nine teams who made it possible … more
Letter: Defending 'fake science'
To the editor: As a physician who does take care of “sleepy” teens and a mother of a sleepy teen I would like to respond to Mr. Fuller’s flippant attitude towards the medical … more
AT LUCA + DANNI: Participating in the gift wrapping of bracelets designed and furnished by Luca + Danni, which will go to loved ones of service people, are Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn, Senator Jack Reed, Full Circle Home Executive Director Vickie Durfee, Owner and CEO of Luca + Danni, Fred Magnanimi, Mayor Allan Fung and Lt. Governor Dan McKee.
Luca + Danni and Full Circle Home wrap gifts for families with loved ones serving overseas
By PAM SCHIFF On Friday, November 18, several Rhode Island dignitaries, including Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee, Senator Jack Reed, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and Kasim Yarn, Director of Rhode Island Office of Veteran's Affairs joined Vicki Durfee, more
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Get over it, approve the state budget
Like petulant kids, the leaders of the legislative branch of our state government have left the state without a budget and each blaming the other for the resulting confusion. In theory the fight comes down to a few words over a measure that would bring more
Letter: Middle school project support jeopardized by start time change
To the editor: Echoing sentiment offered by Mr. Mollica’s prior letter in the Times, Barrington schools are facing a number of necessary, required expenditures in the immediate future for … more
COMMUNITY HELPERS: Pictured are just some of the many community volunteers who turned out to help feed the homeless a special Thanksgiving Day meal. Volunteering their time were (l-r) Emily Lopez, Sangeeta Verma, Mayor Allan Fung and his wife Barbara Ann Fenton and Dr. Tilak Verma.
Community gathers to feed the homeless for Thanksgiving
By MERI R. KENNEDY Last Saturday, Nov. 20, a special Thanksgiving for the Homeless was held by the RI Dream Center at Praise Tabernacle Church on Park Ave. in Cranston. Guests of all ages enjoyed a full turkey dinner with all the fixings and dessert, more
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Meet East Sider Elena Lledo
Elena Lledo lives, loves and laughs about her life on the East Side more
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CLASSIC CHANEL: Models Leah Skinner, left, and Livia Stencel, who is also an executive assistant at OPTX RI, show off the new Chanel Prestige Collection eyeglasses during last Friday night’s trunk show in Johnston.
OPTX Rhode Island hosts special showcase
OPTX Rhode Island, which ranks as one of the nation's leaders in retail fashion sunglasses and eyewear, recorded yet another historic first last Friday evening in Johnston. We're honored to host the world-famous Chanel fashion brand" more
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Speak-Out: Bristol ‘joints,’ public property
About the gentleman calling about SNIFFING JOINTS IN BRISTOL BARS … I’m sure if your son is in a bar drinking with you, he’s probably smoked or sniffed a joint before. Sorry, but … more
Storm a reminder of fragility of our utilities
The worst storms around these parts seem to be the ones that receive little to no attention beforehand. While in no way is this piece intended to make light of the dire situations seen in Puerto Rico, Houston, Florida or any of the dozens of island more
Wine Pairs Well With A Splash of Color
“Everyone can paint” is the philosophy that drives A Splash of Color. more
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Gets A New Principal
An East Side elementary school welcomes a new principal more
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Robin Kall dives into Rhode Island's bookclub scene
Read All About It
Robin Kall hits the road to find bookclubs happening all around the Ocean State. more
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Rogue Island Comedy Festival Brings Standup Back to Newport
Get ready for four nights of laughs in Newport more
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Falcon Pride
Falcon pride On Friday, Oct. 28, nearly 2,000 Cranston High School West students, faculty, and staff, along with members of the 2017 incoming freshman class, this year's current eighth-grade students from Western Hills Middle School, gathered together on more
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