Where the melting pot still simmers Nov 8, 2009
By 1635 the hermit had left for the solitude of Rhode Island. The Puritans erected the hill s eponymous beacon, which could warn neighboring towns of enemy attack, at the summit now crowned by the Bulfinch Column in Ashburton Park, adjacent to the State House. (Boston Globe)
Peeking behind Stonington's doors Oct 3, 2009
A preview party for Friday, October 2 at 6 p.m. is planned at one of the grand Main Street homes that overlooks Little Narragansett Bay and Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Tickets to the preview party cost 75 per person and can be purchased by calling (860) 535-8445 or. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Artist is coming from far away for class reunion Sep 3, 2009
Ms. Williams has taught art at Heritage Academy and is currently a student at the Rhode Island School of Design. ALSO OF NOTE: September is starting out with a couple of firsts. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale has something for everyone Jul 31, 2009
Rhode Island indie-pop songwriter Chrisy Gavin and Daltry s own spacey roots outfit, the Mericans, will also provide the afternoon s soundtrack. Also on tap is Somerville SpeakOut, a spoken-word performance by WMBR music director Patrick Bryant, who ll DJ during the day. (Boston Globe)
Navy detonates suspicious object found in Holliston yard Jul 31, 2009
The technician contacted colleagues at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. The Navy site's explosive ordinance disposal detachment arrived and authorities decided to detonate the device as a precaution, according to Cassidy. (Holliston Tab, MA)
More of this story Jul 22, 2009
At Stonington Point, Danis detailed the two battles of Stonington in 1775 and 1814, and riders took in views of the lighthouse, Sandy Point, Fisher s Island, N.Y., and Watch Hill in Rhode Island. Tour-goers were also treated to a trivia list of celebrities and historic figures ranging from Barbara Streisand to Walter Cronkite to Whistler s mother who have either visited or called the Borough home. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Hasbro, Inc. to Host Charity Premiere of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra Jul 10, 2009
This charity premiere gives Rhode Islanders and G.I. JOE fans the unique opportunity to not only watch their heroes on the big screen, but also to play a part in being a hero themselves by supporting two hospitals that provide vital care to children in our community, said Brian Goldner, president and chief executive officer of Hasbro, Inc. and producer of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra. I am thrilled that we have been able to provide Rhode Islanders with the opportunity to see the film before... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Designer Jeffrey Delvy takes mixing to the max Jun 25, 2009
Most of his decor came from antique shops in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Last week, Delvy gave us a tour of his petite pied-a-terre and some of his favorite pieces. (Boston Globe)
#81 STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT May 15, 2009
Stonington Point, at the southernmost tip, has great views -- you can see New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island -- as well as amazing sunsets. STAY HERE On Water Street, the overlooks Stonington Harbor. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Citizen's Canes Apr 28, 2009
Grozier sent the canes to 700 towns in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. The publisher excluded cities from the list of recipients. (Boston Globe)
Newport's rich history Apr 28, 2009
You don t have to be a Vanderbilt to appreciate Rhode Island s lavish mansions, Colonial history ... For that reason, it s always been an oddity in provincial, largely middle-class Rhode Island ... The Rhode Island version of the traditional milkshake is 24 ounces; if you can finish three of them, you get the fourth free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Judy Daniel of Green Valley goes through the clothing at The Attic Thrift Shop at the Animal League of Green Valley. Proceeds go to care for the animals. Photo by Dan Shearer/Green Valley News Mar 14, 2009
He told of visiting a non-descript ranch house in Rhode Island where he saw what he believed was a valuable grandfather s clock. The homeowners told Soules it was nothing much, but he insisted on appraising it. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Another sighting of 'Aurora Borealis' Mar 13, 2009
Governors in Idaho and Rhode Island are considering new tax systems in order to raise revenue to improve their state's roads and bridges. The new tax being considered would cost drivers in those states 1/4-cent per mile driven. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ralph Carpenter, 99, connoisseur of Colonial furniture Feb 24, 2009
Mr. Carpenter had deep roots in Rhode Island, although he did not grow up there ... At the same time, he wrote "The Arts and Crafts of Newport, Rhode Island, 1640-1820" (1954), one of the first books to make the case for America's Colonial cabinetmakers as equals of their European counterparts. (Boston Globe)
Weekend in Newport, R.I. Feb 19, 2009
Lavish mansions line Newport s Cliff Walk, which offers spectacular views of the Rhode Island coastline. Newport is an hour s drive south of Boston and three hours north of New York City. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
