The Open Closet Thrift Shop
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The Open Closet Thrift Shop seeks a volunteer social media manager to help with publicizing the May Spring Fashion Show event. Contact [email protected].

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Feb
Providence Student Union
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Providence Student Union is seeking volunteer fundraisers to help support its 2026 401Gives Campaign. Through the 401Gives campaign, PSU aims to raise at least $16,000 to defend students’ rights and support the next generation of leaders in Providence and beyond. Contact [email protected] or call (720)662-2819.

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Feb
Federal Hill House
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Federal Hill House is looking for volunteer foster grandparents to help support children who need extra support in schools and community programs. Volunteers help children build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and succeed in school — while forming meaningful friendships along the way. Convenient hours, days, [...]

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Feb
Letters to the Editor – February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
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Thank you for sharing this perspective [I’m a Renter in Providence Who Opposes the City’s Proposed Rent-Control Legislation. Here’s Why.] It has taught me more about a complex issue. If not rent control, what helps improve housing? Doesn’t rent control, in the long run, disincentivize [...]

Kenneth B. Kemp
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Kenneth B. Kemp, born October 3, 1975, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 17, 2026. He was the lifetime partner of the late Heather Guglietti. Born in Providence, he was the son of Melinda (Braica) Kemp and the late Roger Kemp. Kenny [...]

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Feb
Alice Russo
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Alice Russo of Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. Alice was born on April 12, 1932, in Providence, RI, to Corrado Palmiotti and Carmela (Prete) Palmiotti. She was raised in the Eagle Park section of Providence where she resided with her family [...]

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Feb
Gloria D. (Gregoire) Skrupsky
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Gloria D. (Gregoire) Skrupsky, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alphedias and Beatrice (Lamoureux) Gregoire. The life of any party, Gloria arrived in her leopard print and purple ensembles ready to have [...]

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Feb
Meghan E.D. Barry
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Meghan E.D. Barry 39, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully after a respiratory illness on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Daniel R. Barry of East Greenwich and the late Carolyn A. (Fuyat) Barry. Besides her father, she is survived [...]

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Feb
Douglas “Doug” Sherman
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Douglas “Doug” Sherman Douglas “Doug” Sherman, passed away peacefully on February 19, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and quiet strength. Born in Providence in 1942, he was son of the late Everett and Ida (Hendrick) Sherman. Doug was predeceased by his beloved [...]

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Feb
James L. Angel
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James L. Angell, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James L. Angell Sr. and Ethel (Newcomb) Angell. James was a brother of Joseph Angell, June Pigeon, James L. Angell Jr., John L. [...]

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