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She missed him until the day she died: RI woman never forgot first love, who died in WWII
Joan Masse immediately recognized the face in the decades-old photograph; it was her mother's first love, a World War II sailor from Rhode Island who was killed days before they could marry. Masse's mother, then named Dorothy Tierney, had planned to elope with high school sweetheart Raymond Draper because her mother didn't approve of their marriage. ...
Johnston pizza artist honors late RI veteran with special pie portrait
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — George Luz Sr. was always the life of the party. “My dad was the funny guy,” his son George Luz Jr. told 12 News. Luz Sr., who passed away in 1998 at the age of 77, served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was one of 18,000 soldiers […]
Reliving the glory days of Bid's Tavern: Tom LaFreniere's impact on Norwich
On Saturday, a large L-shaped line wrapped around the Yantic Fire Department. This would be the last time many got to relive the glory days of Bid’s Tavern, which was at 631 North Main St. The 14th and final Bid’s Tavern reunion was held at the firehouse, with plenty of tables and benches . As with previous years, money was raised for the Yantic Fire Department, Reunion Chairman Ray “Rick” O’Connell said. ...
St. Vincent de Paul Place celebrates major renovations
Norwich ― Blue tape now forms a square on the floor to mark the spot where an elevator soon will open new doors for the St. Vincent de Paul Place to better serve the growing number of individuals and families needing services. The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce...
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