Wood River Junction
Wood River Junction, RI · Lifestyle
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Celebrate the Season in the Great Outdoors!
(November 3, 2026) – Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy some time in nature this season. Bundle up for an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, bring a friend for stargazing, or craft a beautiful holiday wreath! And if you are looking for a unique experience on the winter trails, head out for some exercise with Audubon’s friendly conservation goats. There is so much to celebrate in December!
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New eatery Giorgio to open on Thayer in coming weeks
Restaurant owner Georges Makhlouf is not a stranger to Thayer Street. For almost 25 years, he owned a business just off the popular College Hill block before it closed after the pandemic. In a few weeks, Makhlouf will make his return with the opening of Giorgio on Thayer, which will serve made-to-order sandwiches, high-end Italian meat and pasta, gelato, coffee and cocktails.
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Henry Winkler explored RI between Comic Con appearances. Where he went
Rhode Island Comic Con took place over the weekend of Nov. 6-8, bringing together comic fans and celebrities in Providence. Outside the convention, some celebrities were seen around the state , including actor, director and author Henry Winkler. Best known for playing Fonzie on the sitcom "Happy Days," Winkler found time between co-hosting a convention panel and meeting fans to explore the Providence area. Here are the places Henry Winkler visited during his trip to the Ocean State. Where did Henry Winkler visit in Rhode Island? According to social media posts, Henry Winkler stopped at two restaurants while in Rhode Island: Maven's Deli in Pawtucket , and Lotus Pepper in Providence . Winkler also made an appearance at The Hamilton School at Wheeler in Providence, where he gave a speech about his own struggle with dyslexia and read an excerpt from one of his children's books. "You have greatness inside of you. I know because I am you," Winkler told the students, according to an Instagram caption from The Hamilton School . "Your job is to figure out what that greatness is, and give it to the world. Because we need it." Why was Henry Winkler at Comic Con 2026?
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The Herald News
Miss Lizzie's Coffee says owner Joe Pereira has died
FALL RIVER — The operators of Miss Lizzie’s Coffee announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that owner Joe Pereira has died. “Please bear with us during this difficult time. We will be open for limited hours for the next few days while we make arrangements,” the café announced on its Facebook page. The café had initially announced Sunday it would be closed for a “family emergency.” Pereira’s café, which initially opened in 2023 on Second Street next to the Lizzie Borden House, moved in late June to 100 Rock St., the former Central Congregational Church — the church Lizzie Borden’s family attended. Since its opening, the coffee shop’s connection to the Lizzie Borden story has attracted customers from across the United States and several countries. Historic connection: Miss Lizzie's Coffee has big plans to be a cultural center Pereira's coffee shop made national news Pereira and the café had attracted controversy since its opening; after U.S. Ghost Adventures sued in federal court for trademark infringement in 2023, the feud between the two Lizzie-related attractions made headlines nationally. USGA later sued Pereira individually and the café for defamation. Pereira, who acted as his own attorney, defaulted in both lawsuits after failing to
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$41,588 Jackpot payout at Plainridge Park Monday
Plainville, MA — On Monday (Nov. 9) afternoon, Plainridge Park was littered with longshots and big payouts, and the biggest of all came to one lucky winner who hit the Wicked Hi-5 pentafecta in the day’s ninth race. After the pool continued to grow for several weeks, there was a $38,111 carryover for that wager in the race and the single unique combination of 9/5/3/6/8 returned $41,588.34 for the 20-cent bet.