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providencejournal.com > story > opinion > letters > 01/11/2026 > defining-trump-derangement-syndrome-faculty-furloughs-letters > 87952499007

Defining 'Trump derangement syndrome'; faculty furloughs | Letters

9+ hour, 9+ min ago   (68+ words) Defining 'Trump derangement syndrome'; faculty furloughs | Letters'The Providence Journal In reading the article, "Arizona lawmakercalls forresearch on "Trump Derangement Syndrome," (News, Dec. 27), I was struck by the irony. As a psychology professor of over40years and the author ofnumerouspapers anda textbookin the…...

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providencejournal.com > videos > news > 10/29/2025 > two-decades-long-rhode-island-closed-cases-were-recently-closed-by-the-attorney-general-peter-neronh > 86965928007

Daughter Jaclyn McKenna speaks of 2007 murder of her mother Cynthia McKenna

Daughter Jaclyn McKenna speaks of 2007 murder of her mother Cynthia McKenna2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (34+ words) The 1984 murder of 24-year-old Debra Stone and the 2007 murder of 49-year-old Cynthia McKenna were solved through the investigative efforts, which included extensive reinterviewing of witnesses and DNA analysis....

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providencejournal.com > story > lifestyle > things-to-do > 10/15/2025 > most-peaceful-places-in-america-providence-ri > 86686142007

Where's the most peaceful place in RI? According to a travel magazine it's a city

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (65+ words) Where do you think the most peaceful spot in Rhode Island is? Usually you don't stay in the city to get some peace and quiet, but one website says otherwise. A website called The Travel said that Providence, Rhode Island,…...

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providencejournal.com > story > news > 10/10/2025 > is-daylight-saving-time-this-weekend-heres-when-to-change-the-clocks > 86621290007

Is daylight saving time this weekend? Here's when to fall back in 2025

Is daylight saving time this weekend? Here's when to fall back in 20253+ mon, 2+ day ago   (500+ words) The sunsets are noticeably earlier, nearing 6 p.m. in Rhode Island, and the sunrise is almost at 7 a.m. As we slip further and further into the darkest time of the year, you might be wondering when it's time to change the clocks for…...

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providencejournal.com > story > entertainment > holiday > 09/23/2025 > rosh-hashana-2025-what-it-is-how-its-celebrated-how-to-greet-people-jewish-holiday-september > 86306527007

What is Rosh Hashana? How to greet someone on the Jewish holiday

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (438+ words) It's Rosh Hashana, also known as the start of the Jewish New Year. The celebratory holiday lasts two days, starting at sunset on Monday, Sept. 22, and continuing through the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 24. Rosh Hashana, which translates from Hebrew as…...

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providencejournal.com > story > entertainment > holiday > 09/13/2025 > rosh-hashana-2025-when-it-is-how-its-celebrated-yom-kippur-jewish-holidays > 86089480007

When are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this year?

When are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this year?3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (566+ words) The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana is almost here. And that means Yom Kippur is too. The two holidays, known together as the High Holidays, are considered the most important observances on the Jewish calendar. Many Jewish people take off…...

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providencejournal.com > story > sports > high-school > 09/08/2025 > the-10-best-quarterbacks-in-rhode-island-high-school-football-in-2025-ri-riil-top-players > 86036017007

Who are the best quarterbacks in Rhode Island high school football? Start with these 10.

Who are the best quarterbacks in Rhode Island high school football? Start with these 10.4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (128+ words) Who are the best quarterbacks in Rhode Island high school football heading into 2025? Here are the 10 players we're looking at to have big seasons. Who are the best quarterbacks in Rhode Island high school football? Start with these 10. There was…...

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providencejournal.com > story > news > 08/28/2025 > why-are-flags-at-half-staff-in-rhode-island-today > 85862942007

Flags are at half-staff in Rhode Island today, this weekend. Here's why

Flags are at half-staff in Rhode Island today, this weekend. Here's why4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (60+ words) President Trump ordered that all U.S. flags fly at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Aug. 31. Flags are at half-staff in Rhode Island today, this weekend. Here's why President Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across the United States…...

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providencejournal.com > story > news > local > 08/28/2025 > new-downtown-providence-mural-celebrates-why-people-love-their-city > 85851645007

There's a new mural in downtown Providence. Here's the story behind it.

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (274+ words) PROVIDENCE " Downtown Providence has a new mural outside the AS220 building at the corner of Snow and Washington streets, and it was designed by a local artist who solicited community input on what makes people feel connected to the city. While…...

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providencejournal.com > story > news > local > 07/08/2025 > improperly-discarded-fireworks-ignite-set-cranston-home-ablaze > 84497387007

Off-duty officer rescues Cranston family from house fire sparked by fireworks

Off-duty officer rescues Cranston family from house fire sparked by fireworks6+ mon, 3+ day ago   (332+ words) CRANSTON " Flames shot out of a trash can that had erupted near a home on Whispering Pines Drive. The blaze, which was likely fueled by some leftover fireworks, was described as aggressive by Cranston police. An off-duty Warwick police officer,…...