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From Federal Hill barber chair to Rhode Island mob lore, Vinny “Vinny D” DeQuattro recalls decades of cutting hair for criminals and community leaders alike
Firefighters from across Rhode Island were called in to battle the flames. No injuries have been reported thus far.
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How ancient Rome, leap years and human psychology turned Jan. 1 into the world’s most popular fresh start
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Tracing the Thanksgiving bird’s tangled etymology — from Mexico to Europe and back again
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From Boston to Providence, New England’s historic athenaeums — including Rhode Island’s own Providence Athenaeum — continue to inspire book lovers with their timeless charm, rich collections, and sense of community in an increasingly digital world
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In his new PBS documentary The American Revolution, Burns revisits the fight for independence through a fresh lens — highlighting Rhode Island’s pivotal contributions and what history still teaches us today
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The young sports editor for the Woonsocket Call witnessed Carlton Fisk’s epic 12th-inning home run that ended 4 hours and 1 minute of Game 6 World Series drama
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Latest attempt scales down original $102M project that fizzled last year