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Carol Albright (left) cheerfully welcomes Liz Coarver (right), her scene partner, who crawls toward her pretending to be a baby seeing her mother for the first time, while the rest of the class bursts into laughter.
Belly laughs make the world a healthier place
Laughter so fierce it feels like a whole body experience — the kind that clenches the stomach, soaks the eyes, and steals the ability to speak — is the kind of laughter that often gets … more
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Brooke Waldron, Wampanoag and Narragansett descent, works on her sculpture, “Attuck the Sentinel,” now installed in Awashonks’ Garden.
‘The truth has to be told’ by the Sakonnet Wampanoag people
History repeats itself when no one is looking. The Little Compton Historical Society decided to investigate the past, and as information along with artifacts are uncovered, the pieces of the puzzle … more
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Joel Saccoccio, Barrington’s school resource officer, confidently wears his sleeve tattoos as he chats with students in the hallway at Barrington High School.
From taboo to all you – the mainstreaming of tattoos
With the arrival of summer comes the return of bikinis, tank tops, sundresses, and sandals. Less clothing means more skin — and more skin means more visible tattoos. The age-old negative … more
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This year’s annual strawberry social will be happening on June 22. Visitors are encouraged to wear their best “strawberry” attire to participate in a contest.
The berry (that’s not a berry) arrives
The fifth annual Strawberry Shortcake Social  takes place on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at Tiverton Farmers’ Market, Tiverton Town Farm Recreational Area, 3588 Main Road in Tiverton. … more
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Kristin Matteson, a certified PWR!Moves specialist (a Parkinson’s-specific exercise program), shares a big smile as visitors of the Renew! Retreat engage with her about pdbuzzNPT — her initiative dedicated to bringing support, resources, and movement to people living with Parkinson’s in and around Rhode Island.
It’s not all physical — Parkinson’s needs mental movement too
Going to the gym is something often taken for granted. Not everyone has the stamina to keep up the pace of an intense workout, especially those living with health issues. Even a low impact workout … more
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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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Mary Beth Dziedzic, a licensed clinical social worker, attachment-focused EMDR, registered yoga teacher, and the founder of NOURISH talk walk flow grow, spends some time in her office — or what she refers to as “nature’s playground.”
This is the way to heal
Head bowed, elbows bent, fingers hovering over a keyboard, eyes fixed on a laptop screen — this is how many people spend their days. But should they?   Mary Beth Dziedzic, a l … 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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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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The Yellow House, located at 3842 Main Road in Tiverton, is now a bookstore and community space, where people can gather for events and more, thanks to the vision of its new owner, Jai-Lee Egna.
It’s a beautiful day for a neighbor at a Tiverton bookstore
Stepping into the unknown is often terrifying. Sometimes, the outcome is worth that fear. Taking a chance on opening a brick-and-mortar bookstore at a time when Amazon can deliver almost anything to … 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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A group of nine ladies met at George Hail Free Library in Warren for their monthly book club, “Friday Favorites.”
Words, words, words … and conversations about words
In one of Shakespeare’s plays, Hamlet is asked, “What do you read, my lord?” He responds with the iconic line, “Words, words, words,” seemingly suggesting that the book … more
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Julia Tripp, Marissa Stashenko, Amy Mooney, Cassie Lavigne, Sue Rousseau, Garrett Olson, Jess Wilson and Marsha Riccardi (pictured from left to right, top to bottom) make up the group of people collaborating to bring theater back to Little Compton.
The curtain calls for all as theater returns to Little Compton
The word “little” often carries a negative connotation, but bigger isn’t always better. The town of Little Compton, sometimes called the “hidden gem” of Rhode Island, is … more
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Lenny Karp shares one of his paintings while in his art studio.  
A private view 
Death is unavoidable. The grief that follows for loved ones can be raw, unpredictable, and overwhelming. People cope in different ways: some break down in tears, others scream in frustration, while … 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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A view of the outside of an ADU Frank DiMauro built on his Tiverton property.
Skip the shed, build an ADU instead
One, two, three. It only takes three small steps, a pull on the door handle and a new “dweller” walks through the door to a new home — an accessory dwelling unit.     … 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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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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Patrick Cole, director of development and communications at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, is the main attraction for the rescued farm animals, as he delivers apples (pictured left to right): Felix the horse, Barnaby the lamb, Sadie the goat, and Daisy the goat.
Rescue animals petition for more land
A nudge to the leg from Charles, a miniature donkey at West Place Animal Sanctuary, is his way of saying, “This is my home, not yours.” Acknowledging it may prompt him to move on — … more
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