Features
MARCH 2020
Contents
Departments
10 CONTRIBUTORS
12 FROM THE PUBLISHER
14 CHATTER
17 CityState
19 CURRENT
Providence Public Library’s reno;
meet Sergeant Anthony Roberson,
Ed.D.; Wild World of Ak.
24 STYLE
Carve out some “me time”
at home with luscious bath
products.
27 OUT TAKES
United Way of RI; Meals on
Wheels Festival of Meals.
31 REPORTER
Can our state archives survive
transience, moisture and fiscal
apathy?
64
37 TO-DO LIST
March’s best activities.
Hello Gargoyles
82
A lush blend of plant life and statuary, this one-acre homestead entertains and intrigues
with gothic lore and surprises around every corner. By Diane M. Sterrett
71 YOUR TOWN
Explore the hidden treasures in
this month’s featured town.
44 The Life-Changing
Magic of Vintage
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77 AT HOME
An historic building in Pawtucket
gets a mindful second renovation.
Scooch over, Marie Kondo:
We’ve got some shopping to do.
Edited by Casey Nilsson 82 DINING OUT
This Newport newcomer has
a friendly bistro vibe and an
updated Italian menu.
58 Zero Regrets 104 SNAPSHOT
Joy For All companion pets.
Architect Donald Powers comes
full circle with the completion of a
net-zero bungalow in Jamestown
he designed for his own family.
By Jennifer Steffy Swanson On the cover: Buying vintage.
Photography: Joe St. Pierre. Additional
photography by antique dealers and
collectors. Follow us on the Web at
RIMonthly.com.
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