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Gary Hooks, second from left, and his wife, Mary, far right, pose for a group portrait with family and friends after their diner, Gary's Handy Lunch closed its doors for the last time on Feb. 12, 2023. Gary's Handy lunch was a beloved diner in downtown Newport.

Article, Newport Bureau

Newport says goodbye to iconic Thames Street diner

by Cheryl Hatch February 17, 2023July 4, 2024

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Gary Hooks and his family owned and ran Gary’s Handy Lunch for more than 55 years.

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