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December 25, 2008
Rhode Bytes: Holidays are a ‘drag’
The holidays can be a drag, if you know where to go.
December 24, 2008
Flashback: Dec. 24, 1975
A very special first Christmas for some new Rhode Islanders.
Waitress gets tip of a lifetime
A California waitress will be treating herself and maybe a few others this holiday season after she got the tip of a lifetime.
Track Santa’s Christmas journey
Santa’s away from the North Pole and left all the last-minute toy-making in the hands of his elves.
December 23, 2008
New Bedford rings in First Night at Zeiterion
The group Ornament will highlight the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
Bright Night adds to New Year’s festivities
More than 160 performers including the Big Nazo puppets will be staging events at 22 venues around the city
Flashback: Dec. 23, 1991
Interest rates in a prior recession.
‘Stoopid’ criminal
Today’s “stoopid” criminal might just take the term to a whole new level.
December 22, 2008
Dance company teaches more than footwork
A dance company in Providence teaches more than footwork to young people.
Flashback: Dec. 1988
An early Christmas present in today’s Flashback.
December 21, 2008
‘Yes Man’ earns aye vote with $18M debut
Movie audiences greeted Jim Carrey and Will Smith with a lukewarm “yes’ as snowstorms undermined weekend debuts from both stars.
December 19, 2008
Flashback: Dec. 19, 1984
The controversy over a religious display on government property.
December 18, 2008
‘Apocalypse Now’ actor Sam Bottoms dies
He was 53. Bottoms, one of four actor-brothers, died Tuesday of brain cancer.
Westerly Sun Guide: Dec. 18
Check out the fun things to do this weekend in South County.
Police: Suicide try hospitalizes Mindy McCready
Country singer Mindy McCready was hospitalized after she cut her wrists and took several pills in an apparent suicide attempt.
Flashback: Dec. 18, 1991
Today’s Flashback shows us the state of the American automobile industry, 17 years ago today, Dec.18, 1991.
Zoo helps mom to feed baby lion
A local zoo is helping a mother lion care for her cub.
December 17, 2008
Flashback: Dec. 17, 1980
This idea was revolutionary 28 years ago today.
December 16, 2008
Flashback: Dec. 16, 1993
This week in 1993 was a big one for union victories.
December 15, 2008
Madonna’s ex set to get $75 million
Madonna has settled her divorce with ex-husband Guy Ritchie by also parting with at least $76 million.
Hasbro drops suit over Scrabulous
Pawtucket-based Hasbro drops a lawsuit against the brothers who made an online version of Scrabble.
Calendars make great holiday gifts
Tech guru Mike Wendlend says personalized picture calendars make great gifts for parents and grandparents.
Kate and Steve blog about their wedding plans
The winners of the Free Wedding Giveaway blog about their experiences.
Best dogs for Obamas
Here’s an interactive examining which breeds of dogs might be best for the Obama family.
Flashback: Dec. 15, 1993
In Flashback today a big move for the local labor movement.
Holiday house is a show stopper!
One home owner in Greenville is really lighting things up.
December 11, 2008
Westerly Sun Guide: Dec. 11
Jenn Luther talks about events happening.
Flashback: Dec. 11, 1979
The debate about regional school systems is nothing new.
‘Frost/Nixon,‘ ‘Button’ grab 5 Globe noms
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,“ “Doubt” and “Frost/Nixon” lead the Golden Globe nominations.
December 10, 2008
Local dance school competing in Poland
A Seekonk dance school is taking their routine overseas.
