Those of us who have been blessed with long-term marriages or partners often wonder what life will be like if we outlive our mate.
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One Square Mile Johnston: Why Did This Democratic Town Back President Trump?
Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state of Rhode Island in November, but then-candidate Donald Trump beat her by 14 points in Johnston — the biggest swing in RI from D to R since the last presidential election.
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One Square Mile Johnston: 100,000 Meatballs
This week our series “One Square Mile” is shining a light on the town of Johnston. You can’t talk about Johnston without talking about Italians, and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: One Square Mile Johnston, All This Week
Today we renew a tradition at Rhode Island Public Radio: our recurring series “One Square Mile.” It’s designed to take you deep inside one Rhode Island…
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One Square Mile Johnston: A Visit To The State’s Largest Recycling Facility
Virtually all Rhode Islanders have at least a loose connection to the town of Johnston. Almost all of your junk — trash, dried out Christmas trees,…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Trust
Trust is an essential element in the human species. We depend on trust for our very survival. An infant cannot survive without being able to trust her…
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This I Believe New England – Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy
All of us have certain days and dates seared into our memories because of their profound impact.
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This I Believe New England – Kindness
Too often, it seems kindness in our world is in short supply. Politicians take vicious swipes at each other during election season. Talk-show callers…
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One Square Mile Burrillville: The Western Hotel, Witness to History?
In early 1860, Abraham Lincoln came to Rhode Island gathering support for his presidential campaign. He stopped in Providence and Woonsocket. and there…
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One Square Mile: Ghostly Tales From Burrillville
This week, a Burrillville couple sued Warner Brothers over the movie “The Conjuring,” claiming it has turned their lives into a nightmare. The couple…
