East Greenwich’s population in 1708 was 240 ... all belonging to the mill owners. No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names Thousands visit Newport on ...

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For Christian, the first to respond, the three main issues he said he planned to tackle were jobs, affordable homes and minimum wage – issues he said had been “taunting and haunting” the people of the ...