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It’s obviously neither bay. It’s
northern Rhode Island that rules.
Blackstone Valley forever!
QUARRY GIRL VIA TWITTER
East Bay easily takes all categories
except political power… for now!
GREG DESROSIERS VIA TWITTER
Having grown up in Bristol and
now a Westerly resident, it was with
great interest that I read your
article. However, your map shows
Charlestown, but excludes the
adjacent town of Westerly. I have a
1988 poster-size aerial photograph
of “Narragansett Bay from Landstat
5” that shows the runway of Westerly
State Airport. And Westerly’s history
and influence on Rhode Island is
documented in the 1943 book The
Town that Saved a State, Westerly
by Mary Agnes Best. A more
SUE B. REYNOLDS
WESTERLY
“Holiday Spirits,”
December
Some people’s feelings are lifted
by booze.
Some prefer gluten-free crackers.
Apples and pears are what some
people choose.
Peanuts are great for
some snackers.
None of these goodies can give me
a thrill.
Neither can porterhouse steak.
Here are the foods that most
certainly will:
Cookies and candy and cake!
FELICIA NIMUE ACKERMAN
PROVIDENCE
CORRECTION: In our January feature,
“Meet Paul Amaral,” we misidentified the
artist who created Cloud Gate. Cloud Gate
was created by Anish Kapoor.
FOOD AND DRI NK
At long last: Zeppole season is here! Bite into St. Joseph’s
Day at our favorite Italian bakeries in Rhode Island.
HOM E AND STYLE TH I NGS TO DO
Check out the swankiest
open houses in Rhode
Island this month in
House Lust. Lovers of Guinness and
corned beef cabbage:
We’ve compiled the best
restaurants, pubs and
breweries to celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day.
Contest
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about St. Patrick’s Day?
Take the fun, interactive quiz on RIMonthly.com starting
March 1st and you’ll be entered to win a restaurant gift card!
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CULTURE H EALTH
Learn all about Providence
Walks: Early Black History,
a self-guided walking tour
by the Center of Recon-
ciliation. Before you indulge in
St. Paddy’s Day festivities,
break out your sneaks for
Irish-themed fun runs
across the state.
PLUS! THE DINER’S UPDATE / WEEKLY WEIGH-IN /
5 CAN’T-MISS EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Letters and comments may be edited for length and style.
14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l
MARCH 2020
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OF
“East Bay vs West Bay,”
January
current example of Westerly’s
economic value is Misquamicut
State Beach, which generates the
largest percentage of revenue
collected from beach parking fees
according to the 2018 report,
“Rhode Island State Parks:
Organizational Management
and Operations Study.” Westerly
recently celebrated its 350th
anniversary since its incorporation
in 1669. We’ve been around for a
while and belong on your map.