Gretchen Dow Simpson
April 29, 2025
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Gretchen Dow Simpson, the acclaimed painter whose depictions of the American Northeast graced 58 covers of The New Yorker, died peacefully in Providence, Rhode Island on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85. Best known for her precise, light-filled compositions of [...]

Readers’ Voices 04.23
April 23, 2025
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To the Editor, The Providence Republican City Committee extends our deepest condolences on the passing of two notable leaders, His Holiness Pope Francis and Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Pope Francis’ spiritual guidance touched the lives of millions of people with his unwavering commitment [...]

Providence Port Day
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Providence Port Day
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Open Closet Thrift Shop
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The Open Closet Thrift shop is seeking a volunteer to manage their Facebook page and expand their presence on social media to publicize events and the work of their organization. If you are interested, please contact Shirley Samayoa, [email protected].

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Apr
The Village Common of Rhode Island
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The Village Common of Rhode Island is looking for volunteer drivers. Become a Providence Village Volunteer and drive a member to a medical appointment, shopping, the hairdresser, pet care and/or social event. All volunteers undergo a background check and receive training as well. Volunteers must [...]

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Apr
Jaycees Alumni of Kent County in Rhode Island
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Jaycees Alumni of Kent County in Rhode Island needs volunteers for their Earth Day clean- up on April 26th  along with JCS volunteers. This event will take place at the Riverpoint Community Park (106 Hay Street, West Warwick). Please contact [email protected] / (401) 828-9191 for [...]

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Apr
Stephen R. Pailin
April 22, 2025
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Stephen R. Pailin of Pawtucket passed away April 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Overbrook High School Philadelphia, he served two years in the US Navy during South Veteran July 1963 till [...]

Wasser, Eleanor Abrams
April 22, 2025
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Wasser, Eleanor Abrams, 75, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Wasser for 45 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen Abrams, she was a longtime resident of Cranston. Eleanor [...]

Angelina J. Marfeo
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Angelina J. Marfeo, 101, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Marfeo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Stella (Donofrio) DeCataldo. Angelina was a devoted mother, [...]

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