“ I loved the profile on Rocky Point. Thirty years after its closing, it’ s still missed. Summers aren’ t the same in Rhode Island with it gone.”
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“ I loved the profile on Rocky Point. Thirty years after its closing, it’ s still missed. Summers aren’ t the same in Rhode Island with it gone.”
— CORY JACOBSON, WESTERLY
“ Remembering Rocky Point,” July
I loved the profile on Rocky Point. Thirty years after its closing, it’ s still very missed. Summers aren’ t the same in Rhode Island with it gone, alongside the likes of the PawSox and Benny’ s. The memories made will have to be what we take from those days gone by.
CORY JACOBSON WESTERLY
Thank you to Rhode Island Monthly for the cover piece on Rhode Island’ s beloved Rocky Point. I have enduring memories of visiting there during different phases of my life. Whether it was when I was four years old, taking the RIPTA bus there from Woonsocket one summer day with my grandmother, vividly remembering seeing the Three Stooges there in 1967 with my family, or competing in an impromptu dance contest with friends on the midway one night in May 1979, while in high school.
Your writing captured the essence of what we all remember as the highlights and indelible experiences of that special place. Featured subject Sean McCarthy demonstrates that although one had never experienced the thrills and other attractions of the park, as a Rhode Islander, a connection can still form that provides him with an outlet for appreciating its rich history.
I last visited in 1995, spending July 4 there with my husband Lenny dining at the Shore Dinner Hall. Little did we know then, that summer would be its last. Thankfully, some aged and rusted remnants still remain as a reminder of what made countless visitors feel good for so many years.
MIKE BIBEAULT NORTH PROVIDENCE
“ Trendsetter: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris,” June
Thank you for the wonderful profile of Mx. Harris in The 401. I liked to hear how fashion helps them express pride in being Narragansett. I melted when they spoke about being Two-Spirit and how“ my Mama can look in my eyes and always find me, no matter how I look.” I hope to be as good of a parent and would be proud to have such a thoughtful and grounded child.
LEAH SAWYER MANSFIELD, MASS.
“ First Look at the Interior Design for Claudine in Providence,” RImonthly. com
“ Since they are our neighbors, we have been peeking in the windows. It’ s stunning.”
@ LIBBYSLADERDESIGN VIA INSTAGRAM
“ Calendar,” June
I always enjoy reading your magazine, which I have subscribed to for years. However, can’ t believe you left out Glocester’ s Ancient and Horribles Parade on the list of activities. It is in its ninetyninth year and is considered, obviously, as one of the state’ s oldest, if not THE oldest parade. It is always a hoot, characterizing political figures, offering everything from horses to antique vehicles and everything you can, and can’ t imagine... Major error on your magazine’ s part.
DICK MARTIN GLOCESTER
“ A Strong Contender,” June
“ How special is this! What a driven athlete too. Great story shedding positive light and changing views.”
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“ Snapshot: Brown & Hopkins,” April
I enjoy visiting places that claim to be the first or oldest still in existence. So, my grandson and I visited Brown & Hopkins Country Store last year and really liked it. It’ s worth mentioning here the Town Trader next door occupies a building that is slightly more than 100 years older. It is one of those stores that if you can’ t find it there, you probably don’ t need it.
RAY HILL TOLEDO, OH
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