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Island Fin Poke`

Apple Valley Mall 445 Putnam Pike Unit #12 Greenville, RI 02828 A quick casual restaurant that serves incredible Hawaiian style poke in a cool environment and transports you from the everyday to that surf shack on the beach. Come try our sustainably sourced fish, house made sauces, & over 25…

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Much to Be Thankful For...

With the recent announcement of professional soccer coming to Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley in 2024, we have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season! The timing of this announcement is perfect with the World Cup just starting, and the Rhode Island FC is partnering with local pubs…

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Grey Tree Boutique

1725 Mendon Road,Suite 104 Cumberland, RI 02864 (401) 333-3700 Grey Tree is a family owned store in Cumberland, RI. Bringing items from across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia; the shop holds bits and pieces from around the world. Wander through the shop to find unique treasures for…

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Francesca's

526 Pawtucket Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-724-9900 HOURS: Monday - Friday 7a–3p; Saturday & Sunday 7a - 3p 525 North Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 401-854-1558 HOURS: Monday - Sunday 6a–3p American and Mexican classics for breakfast and lunch! Now with two locations, vegan and gluten free…

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Cultural Meanings Behind Halloween

Since it is Halloween weekend or Hallowe’en, we thought we would resurrect our All Hallow's blog with a few updates below. Halloween was brought to North America by Irish & Scotch immigrants in the 19th century. It is an ancient Celtic celebration also known as Samhain (Sowhain) meaning end of…

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50 Years for Clean Water Act - Explore our River

“Can we afford clean water? Can we afford rivers and lakes and streams and oceans which continue to make possible life on this planet? Can we afford life itself? Those questions were never asked as we destroyed the waters of our nation, and they deserve no answers as we finally move to restore and…

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Slice & Scoop

665 Douglas Pike Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917 contact@sliceandscoop.com Slice & Scoop was invented based on Coffee Connection, the parent brand location in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The coffee shop is located in between a staple Pizza store and an Ice cream Parlor. Watching the success of the 3…

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Appleland Orchard

135 Smith Ave., Rte. 116 Greenville, RI 02828 401.949.3690 Named “Best Apple Cider in New England” by Yankee Magazine, Appleland Orchards is both a local favorite and the winner of many regional taste tests. The small family farm, run by Joseph and Mary Lou D’Andrea sells fresh-picked apples, pears…

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Blackstone Valley is RI's Apple Valley

Smithfield is known as the “Apple Valley” of Rhode Island, and it is no wonder with the many orchards to choose from for some great apple picking! The season is off to a good start, even with the drought, many of the orchards started early for pick-your-own! Most everyone has heard the saying "an…

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