John Anthony O’Connell
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John Anthony O’Connell, 86, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Sunday, October, 20, 2024. John was born on September 16, 1938 in Providence, RI to Josephine (Malloy) and John O’Connell. He was a beloved spouse, sibling, parent, grandparent and a friend. John attended Blessed Sacrament [...]

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Nora V. D’Amico
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Nora V. D’Amico 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 at the Hope Health Hospice Center with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Guistina (DiMuccio) D’Amico. She was the sister of the late Americo, William and [...]

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Leonora “Lee” Paola
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Leonora “Lee” Paola Leonora “Lee” (D’Emilio) Paola, 100 of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday October 21, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (DeSimone) D’Emilio. She was the beloved wife of [...]

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Rosemary Pari-Bessette
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Rosemary Pari-Bessette, 80, passed away October 21, 2024. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Lawrence and Rose (D’Agnenica) D’Alfonso; Wife of the late Raymond Bessette, Jr., and the late Angelo Pari Jr.; Mother of Jill Pari and Angelo Pari, III and his wife [...]

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Everett P. Sanders
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Everett P. Sanders, 88, passed away October 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn T. (Espinosa) Sanders for 54 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alfred S. and Mabel C. (DeGrass) Sanders. He was the loving father of [...]

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Theresa Anne Coletta
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Obituary Theresa Anne Coletta, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 20th, at the age of 73. She was loved by her family and her many friends. Born in Providence, Theresa was the daughter of the late Antonio and Annunziata “Nancy” (Marchetti) Coletta. Theresa is survived by [...]

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Charlotte A. Lanni (Reynolds)
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Charlotte A. Lanni (Reynolds), age 94, of Starr Street, Johnston passed away on October 20, 2024 at the Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Lanni. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Jack Reynolds and May [...]

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Providence 2024 School Board Elections
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Since the 1960s, the Providence School Board had nine members, all appointed by the Mayor.  This year, however, on November fifth, for the first time, voters will line up at the polls to elect 5 members and the other 5 will be appointed by the [...]

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Letters to the Editor 10.23
October 23, 2024
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To the editor, I really appreciated Leslie Bostrom’s article about birding along the Seekonk.  I walk there often occasionally leading a walking tour for the Blackstone Park Conservancy.   On Sunday November 3rd I will be the tour guide on boat trips  along the Seekonk River [...]

Cartas a la editora 10.23
October 23, 2024
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Al Editor: Realmente aprecié el artículo de Leslie Bostrom sobre la observación de aves a lo largo del Seekonk. Camino allí a menudo, ocasionalmente liderando un recorrido a pie para Blackstone Park Conservancy. El domingo 3 de noviembre seré el guía turístico en los viajes [...]