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Confined to bed, driven to give back to children battling illnesses
It typically takes about two decades from birth to reach the milestone of college graduation — a major turning point in most people’s lives. Many are in their lower to mid-twenties … more
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Professor Bernardo Motta sits with his students, engaging in one-on-one conversations about environmental issues. 
The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy
“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically listening for a low pitched “Waaah” sound. It is … more
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Kiana Wright, 30, (In yellow) visits the aquarium frequently, listening to music while enjoying the tranquility of the sea creatures. 
Sandy shores open doors at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
Sand is a curious substance — soft yet gritty, smooth underfoot but rough to the touch. It’s fun to play with at the beach, yet impossible to fully shake off afterward. Now imagine a sand … more
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Megan Trotter-Mayo, a professional organizer and owner of Affordable Organization in East Providence, happily shares some organization tips for tidying up garage spaces this spring.
Garage sale — everything must go (maybe)
A garage often becomes the “junk drawer” of the exterior of the home. But when spring arrives, and garden tools or bikes need to be found, the clutter that of stuff hidden away for the … more
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Theresa Beeley, community nutrition coordinator for the Food Bank of Rhode Island, leads a class of third-grade students at the East Providence Boys and Girls Club, teaching them about the differences between processed and natural sugars.
Sugar, sugar, honey, honey — the difference between natural and added sugars adds up
Popcorn contains a small amount of natural sugar — just a little, but it’s there. When toppings like butter, cheese, or caramel are added, even more sugar is introduced. While this might … more
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Visitors participate in sanding and prepping a rain barrel for painting at last year’s rain barrel event in Barrington.
Gardeners have the best dirt
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more
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Ashley Ernest sits outside her camper van turned mobile art studio on a beautiful day.    
Creative Wanderings wanders around the state  
School buses have turned into tiny houses on wheels. Vans have become synonymous with a nomadic existence that enables travel. And one local camper has turned into a mobile art studio. Turning … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Theater camp at Arts Alive! offers a low-pressure environment where kids can take chances, be themselves, and work with different peers.
Camps with indoor options (not everyone wants to stay outside)
Most traditional summer camps send kids outdoors for most of the day, but not all kids want to spend the entire day outside. Finding a camp that isn’t primarily focused on outdoor activities … more
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It took years for local musician Esther Watrous (who goes by the stage name Polly Bessette) to build the confidence necessary to perform just for the fun of it, and in the process, she gained a loyal following.
Warren resident takes her music from pages to stages …
Finding a “following” is often associated with social media these days. However, there are other, more intimate and personal types of followings to be had. Rhode Island is small, and … more
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Simone Punchak, Kai Davis, Maliha Qandi and Euphemia Thompson (left to right), the panelists for the release of the 2025 Girls Report, share their opinions on the findings of the report.
Girls, uninterrupted, share the results of the 2025 Rhode Island Girls Report
The year is 2025, and the United States has yet to see a female president. In the first-ever Girls Report in Rhode Island, a panel of young girls posed a crucial question to the audience — … more
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Ralph Marziale (left) and Jocelyn King (right), who have partnered to collect food donations for those in need, stand outside the East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Shop.
A man with 'nine lives' decides to donate his time to good deeds
Cats are said to have nine lives (though not literally). This myth suggests that cats possess a special ability to survive even the most perilous of situations. Ralph Marziale seems to have a similar … more
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Vincent Moretti, the head docent shows off one of the cars in the museum.
The fast and the curious 
Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a … more
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Violet F. (left), Emma P. and Harlem H. share a laugh during dinner. 
Kid tasted, kid approved
The color green often evokes a look of horror on children’s faces — at least when it’s on their dinner plate. This is one reason why children often get labeled as … more
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Sam Burgess represents Bootstrap Compost at VegFest in Providence.
One bucket goes a long way   
A large, bright green bucket sitting in the center of a crowded event room may not seem very exciting at first glance. People casually toss their “trash” into it without a second thought … more
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Nora Barre stands in front of POP! — this year’s main feature of the Lumina Winter Festival.
Winter lights up   
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are … more
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Students hang out in the new teen space at the Boys and Girls Club in East Providence.
Great expectations, greater results
Angst defined the teenagers of the ’90s, but cool, calm and collected might be better words to describe teens today — at least for some teens at the Boys and Girls Club in East … more
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Grace (left), age 12, sits contently after receiving a haircut from Kristin Schober (right) — The Sensory Stylist.
Where there’s a will, there’s (not) a way
Getting a haircut is simple — for most. The steps are as follows: schedule an appointment, go to the salon, get the cut, and pay the tip. But for some, particularly those with disabilities or … more
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Melissa (left) and Mike (right) at Melissa’s chemotherapy session in Boston. 
Sharing bloodlines, now sharing organs  
Melissa starts her day with her fiancé, Brian, focusing on yoga and meditation. For a year now, her sister Kim has attended all her chemotherapy treatments and cooked for her afterwards, as … more
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Ayden, 5 (left), and Tina, 7 (right), of Barrington pose for a photo with their first snowman of the season. 
Making a case for ‘adult’ snow days 
A single snowflake lands on the windshield, stirring memories of childhood excitement over the season's first snow — whirling around in the mind as if a snow globe has been shaken. The … more
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Mt. Hope High School students Catherine Frawley (left) and Madeline Rozea (right) speak about the cell phone policy. Throughout the school day, their cell phones stay with them, but they are magnetically sealed in these pouches.
Students valet their phones before class  
The sound of a thud, followed by a series of clinks and clacks as blocks crash one by one onto the lunch table, some falling to the floor, are some of the new sounds heard in the cafeteria as … more
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Grace Parodi, 9, uses VR glasses to work play on a virtual screen. 
Digital memorabilia brought to life
In 1998, George Costanza was seen moving the “Frogger” across several lanes of traffic in an episode of Seinfeld, when he attempted to save his high score from his high school days. Jason … more
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The roof of the Sternlicht Commons building at Brown University is white to prevent ‘heat islands’ from forming.
Leading the way to ‘true zero’ by 2040
“Birds are in trouble,” declared Jeffrey Hall, executive director for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, when asked why he is so passionate about taking steps to convert all buildings … more
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Afi Goncalves welds a piece of metal at the Steel Yard.
Art gives pulse to the city 
Enter the Steel Yard. Big cascading windows billow upwards from the concrete ground to the high, arching ceiling. Wherever you stand, you can see the sky. Shelves filled with finished and unfinished … more
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Sarah Griffin, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library in Bristol, shows off a ghost-hunting kit available for checkout.
Help yourself to the ‘library of things’
“Shush! You’re in a library!” Depending on your age, that familiar shhh, shhh from librarians, accompanied by an index finger pressed to their lips, may evoke memories of what … more
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