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In the Corner
- Robin Porter
February 5, 2010 | 12:44 PM
Robin Porter is proud of his new, old car (and with good reason):
“One day last September, walking my doggies on Main Street, Wickford, I was startled to see an antique Navy gray Jeep go by. Startled, and excited,… Read the rest
- Trick or Treat
November 2, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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