Anne Lee (Alianiello) Ouimette
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Anne Lee Ouimette Obituary Anne Lee (Alianiello) Ouimette of Mauldin, South Carolina died January 2, 2026 at home. She was the wife of Stephen E. Ouimette to whom she was married for 49 years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the [...]

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Media Outlets Condemn the Arrests of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
February 2, 2026
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Editor’s Note: The Providence Eye has signed onto a statement by THE CITY condemning the recent arrests of Don Lemon and Georgie Fort. As media outlets that regularly report on newsworthy events, we, the undersigned, vigorously condemn the recent arrests of journalists Don Lemon and [...]

Michael R. Lamar
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Michael R. Lamar Nov. 17, 1957 ~ Jan. 28, 2026 Michael R. Lamar, 68, formerly of Providence, RI, died on January 28, 2026 from Lewy body dementia.  Michael leaves his wife Joan Ryan Lamar and three children, Julia Lamar Godshalk and her husband Tim who [...]

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Open Closet Thrift Shop
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Open Closet Thrift Shop, located inside Open Table Christ Church on Broad Street in Providence, needs volunteers to sort and price donated clothing and household items for sale. Volunteers should be able to stand for up to three hours and occasionally lift up to 25 [...]

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Jan
Little Free Library
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Little Free Library seeks volunteers to coordinate local book drives. Volunteers collect donated books and use them to re-stock Little Free Library locations nearby to ensure books are accessible to the community and can inspire readers of all ages. This is a flexible opportunity for [...]

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Jan
Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR)
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Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) is looking for volunteers to help the organization build a database of resources available to Rhode Island’s immigrant community. AMOR’s work and mission support immigrants facing detention, deportation, and other forms of injustice. This is a great opportunity for [...]

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Jan
Letters to the Editor – 1.28.2026
January 28, 2026
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Thanks for the article on Providence college’s contributions to the city. [“Tallying Up Local Colleges and Universities’ Contributions to Providence,” by Bob McMahon and Jonathan Howard, from January 14.] It’s good to see, especially Brown’s support for Providence public schools.  We need more.  I am a [...]

Somphet Voravong
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Somphet Voravong 70, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on January 3, 1956, in Laos, Somphet lived a life grounded in family, hard work, and quiet strength. He was known for his kindness and generosity [...]

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Delores (Ravo) Melillo
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Delores (Ravo) Melillo 87, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony R. Melillo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (DeMechele) Ravo. Delores dedicated [...]

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Agnes Ferris
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Agnes Ferris Obituary Agnes Ferris, 74, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Dawn Hill in Bristol, RI. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Shicary and Josephine (Nunes) Ferris. Agnes retired from Unico American Corporation in California. Agnes and her [...]

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