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JANE MAY of Newport takes in some fresh air last week at Sachuest Point, in Middletown, one of many places that appeal to nature lovers in the state. /

‘Nature trails’ promote state’s most pristine assets

Are you a bird watcher? Or do you love to walk along the water’s edge – on the rocky cliffs, or perhaps near the...
FISHING CHARTERS attract tourists from the rest of the Northeast but few Rhode Islanders, the local boat captains say. /

Recreational fishing regs put squeeze on charters

Much of the tourism in Rhode Island revolves around the water – from “WaterFire Providence,” to hiking along Newport’s Cliff Walk, to kayaking on...
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES take tourists along Benefit Street during the annual Holiday Festival, a showcase of historic houses.

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Campaign packages holidays

On Dec. 8, visitors to Providence will be able to get in the holiday spirit with a tour of historic homes on Benefit Street,...
THE VINEYARDS in Newport offer nearly year-round experiences near the City by the Sea’s historic mansions. /

Celebrating a sense of this place

It was First Lady Suzanne Carcieri’s idea. Proud of the Ocean State’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, and aware that many Rhode Islanders don’t...
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Foliage brings tourists for all R.I. attractions

Rhode Island’s fall foliage creates a great backdrop for locals who want to experience nature’s colorful palette through various activities, but it also attracts...
‘One-third of the households served by the Food Bank have one or more working adults.’ /

Food Bank seeks to make offerings more nutritious

Lisa Roth Blackman has been named senior director of development and communications at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. She is returning to the...
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Want the best? Give your best

A cover story in Fortune Magazine way back in 1990 said that customers really only want three things: service, service, service. I don’t think things...
DR. MICHAEL FINE and his patient/co-author hope their vision for community-based health care will help shift the public debate.
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Making primary care nexus of the new community

Dr. Michael Fine is an old-fashioned primary care physician. As physician operating officer of Hillside Avenue Family and Community Medicine in Pawtucket, he has...
HERITAGE TOURISM highlights what is distinctive about a place; examples include historical sites such as the Wilbur Kelly House in Lincoln, above. /

Creating ‘places,’ not tourist traps

As a tourism industry leader, Robert Billington should be concerned about attracting visitors and their dollars to his region in northern Rhode Island. But...

Slade’s, Independent call deal a ‘perfect marriage’

CEOs Mary Lynn Lenz and Chris Oddleifson became friendly when both were appointed to head their respective Massachusetts banks about five years ago. Lenz, the...
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