Maybe if you’re not a fan of musical theater or if you completely repressed your middle school years, you might think The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is simply […]
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Summer may be over, but the shoreline public access debate is just heating up
Earlier this year, Charlestown seemed to be getting on the right side of the public access issue by adding the relevant section of the state constitution to its town beach […]
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A year after exit renumbering, does anyone care?
More than a year since RIDOT started renumbering exits on I-95, the burning question is: How long will those “Old Exit (X)” plaques stay in place? For a state that […]
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2023 Charlestown Seafood Fest a great success
When a small town in the Ocean State holds a seafood event at a former Naval Air Station adjacent to a salt pond famous for buttery smooth oysters, it would […]
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Shoreline access advocates fly banner, literally
In what can only be described as a triumphant victory lap Saturday, July 1, advocates who have been fighting for public access to Rhode Island’s shoreline, and against private property […]
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An awesome license plate, & Ocean State-worthy research
Since this is the week “Jaws” debuted in 1975, and Rhode Island will arguably have one of the coolest license plates in the country, it seemed like the perfect time […]
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Art, Food, and Fun at Strawberry Thanksgiving
School may be out, but the Quad at the University of Rhode Island was filled Saturday, June 10, with visitors of all ages for the annual Strawberry Thanksgiving presented by […]
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Wakefield Music Festival draws crowds to South Kingstown
Without a doubt, one place to start off the Memorial Day weekend was in the heart of South Kingstown. The unofficial opening of the summer season began Saturday at noon […]
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Revolutionary Reopening of a Whisky Business
In many ways, COVID proved to be the 21st Century version of Prohibition to the many resurgent distillers who began selling their products, giving tours of their plants, and opening […]
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Ghosts, Gangsters, Generals, and Gastronomic Delights, all Resurrected at the General Stanton Inn
The General Stanton Inn arises from the frequent fog on Old Post Road in Charlestown like one of the specters that are rumored to inhabit its halls and is a […]
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Trolls, they’re not just under bridges anymore
Normally, when most people hear “South County,” and “trolling,” in the same sentence, their minds automatically go to fishing; but that definition could soon be shattered with a recent pitch […]
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February 20, 2023: The Station Fire 20 years later
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Station Nightclub Fire, a tragedy that left an indelible scar on the psyche of many Rhode Islanders. In a state this small, […]
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Malted Barley in Westerly announces closing
In an open letter to the community published on Facebook, owners Colin and Stephanie Bennett announced that the Malted Barley in Westerly will be closing their doors for good on […]
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Opinion: Why Rhode Island should be rooting for Morocco in the World Cup
It’s obvious, just look at a map, we’re both the little guys on big continents. Sure, Morocco might be the size of California, but when surrounded by Algeria, Mauritania, Mali, […]
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The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ – A new holiday classic?
Last year, former Naval War College instructor, and contributor to The Atlantic, Tom Nichols wrote a piece entitled, “The Most Beloved Christmas Specials Are (Almost) All Terrible,” where he runs […]
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Theater Review: Academy Players bring the laughs in “Carmella”
Carmella is back and “A Christmas Carol,” will never be the same again. Frank O’Donnell’s Christmas Carmella 2022 keeps the audience happy by delivering laughs throughout, and cannoli at the […]
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Atlantis Rising: South County Silica Sculpting Spectacle
This weekend at Misquamicut State Beach, ten sculptors from around the world came to Westerly to produce and display their creations in the Atlantis Rising International Sand Sculpture Competition presented […]
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Charlestown Seafood Festival continues this weekend
The original and best, not to mention the biggest local seafood festival, the Charlestown Seafood Festival, kicked off Friday, August 5 at noon to pre-pandemic level crowds and kept the […]
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Six Picks Events: What’s Up this weekend in RI (June 3-5)
Although it’s technically still Spring, the first weekend in June means it feels like summer is really here! A good weekend to get out on the water and more – […]
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Cross Border Quack Up – Duck Races to return Saturday
If you’re looking for a little chicanery while celebrating cross-border camaraderie with our Connecticut cousins, all for a good cause, make the trip down to the 22nd Annual Westerly-Pawcatuck Duck […]
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PVD Food Trucks Opens 2022 Season
In the wake of a tumultuous off-season, PVD Food Trucks opened their 2022 season Thursday, April 14 with a highly successful “Food Trucks Roll into Richmond” event. It took place […]
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Thom Cahir: PVD Food Trucks Getting Second Bite at Charlestown Apple
In what organizers and many townspeople thought was a “win-win” idea for weary residents about to be released from a mask mandate, almost everyone but the three councilors who voted […]
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Distinctive Charlestown Estate hits the Market
Arguably one of South County’s most unique properties recently listed with Amy Doorley-Lucas and John Blair of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The 19.9-acre property at 160 C Ross Hill Road is a […]
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It’s a busy season for skiing and more at Yawgoo Valley in Exeter
As Rhode Island’s only ski area, Yawgoo Valley in Exeter sits on one of the largest hills in South County and has been a recreational mainstay since the mid-1960’s. With […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We review the latest in streaming video
There’s plenty to watch this weekend for lovers of long-running franchises and year-end comedy reviews. First, for Star Wars fans, The Book of Boba Fett premiered on December 29 on […]