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Flirting with Nuclear Fission: The surprising (almost) story of Frosty Drew

In 1974, the Navy declared three parcels of Rhode Island land as excess to their needs, including the air base in Charlestown. The Naval Auxiliary Air Station Charlestown was developed in 1942 as a WWII-era military asset, training historical figures like former president George Herbert Walker Bush. When the base was disestablished in the early […]

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Feast Under the Stars: Hope & Main’s Schoolyard Twilight Party

Photo: Marianne Lee Photography If drinking and dining on delicious local fares underneath the stars sounds enticing to you, then you won’t want to miss Hope & Main’s Schoolyard Twilight Party on September 23 from 5-9pm.  The Schoolyard Twilight Party is Hope & Main’s largest annual fundraiser. It’s the perfect time of year to be […]

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Lunar Notes: September 15 to 30, 2023

Aries: Routine, co-workers and relationships of all kinds take center stage during this period. Some folks aggravate you while others provide pleasant interactions. You find yourself doing more of the things you love with those pleasant people in your life. One in particular may evolve into a more romantic situation. Enjoy the ride and continue […]

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Full Furnish Ahead: Furniture Bank of Rhode Island helps people make their house a home

Moving can be an exciting time with a fresh start, but it also comes with an incredible amount of stress. There is a lot that needs to be added to the checklist and there are usually some added expenses. Some people start their new journey with all of their previous belongings, while others need to […]

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ECORI NEWS Roundup: Beach closures, oysters, heat pumps, oh my!

R.I. Sees Highest Number of Beach Closures in Nearly 20 Years PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island has seen the highest number of beach closures in nearly two decades this year. According to data from the state Department of Health’s beach monitoring program, freshwater and saltwater beaches around the state have been closed for a combined 284 […]

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