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Patti McAlpine

5 Ways to Celebrate Mom

5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE MOM ON HER SPECIAL DAY Bring that special kind of cheer to mom by picking up some fresh-cut flower bouquets or other gorgeous house plants at Butterfly Farm in Lincoln, Goodwin Brothers Farmstand in North Smithfield (they have a Mother's Day pop-up sale this Friday & Saturday)…

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Emerald Bay Food Hall

Bally's Twin River 100 Twin River Road Lincoln 02864 Emerald Bay Food Hall is the newest dining experience at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln. The name Emerald Bay symbolizes unification of cultures and cuisines and that's exactly what you will experience as you step through the doors of this stunning…

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East Bay Bike Path

Parking at: 66 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, East Providence 1 Washington Ave, East Providence The East Bay Bike Path follows much of the shoreline through East Providence for over 5 miles with breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, and then continues for another 9 miles on…

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Woonsocket Train Depot

One Depot Square Woonsocket 02895 Designed for the Providence and Worcester Railroad, the Woonsocket Depot is an elaborately decorated brick building which was the finest on-line passenger depot on the P&W line. It replaced the original 1847 depot which was destroyed by fire. This historic train…

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Newman Congregational Church

100 Newman Avenue East Providence 02914 This still active congregation was organized in 1643 by the Reverend Samuel Newman and the first Newman Meeting House, which served also as a meeting hall for village business, was built across the street from today’s church in the center of what was the Ring…

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Newman Cemetery

Newman & Pawtucket Avenue East Providence 02914 One of the oldest in the state, the Newman Cemetery was established in 1643, when the area was part of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. It is located at the southwest corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues, adjacent to the Newman Congregational Church. Its…

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Stillwater Scenic Trail

Farnum Pike Route 104 Smithfield Avenue An open flat lane; excellent river and pond views on one side, forest views, rocky slopes and open fields on the other; fishing spots; water birds and songbirds; two dams; remains of the old Stillwater Mill; a plaque honoring World War I soldiers. This is one…

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Old Orchard Farm

505 Old River Road Manville, 08264 Farm Stand & Greenhouse, quality plants and produce for 35 seasons and counting! Reopening this season under new owners. Garden to table, let's grow together! Old Orchard Farm…

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