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Army Navy Surplus Still Popular After All These Years

Army Navy Surplus Still Popular After All These Years

Uncategorized March 2, 2006 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

Customers call the Army Navy Surplus, “The store that’s like a museum.”

Richard Backman, 63, is the owner of the Navy Surplus Store on historic Thames in Newport, Rhode Island. Originally from the Boston area, Backman moved to Barrington 28 years ago.

Local Bands Splashing in Newport

Local Bands Splashing in Newport

Uncategorized March 2, 2006 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

WHO TO SEE: Those Guys

WHY: A favorite with Salve students and locals alike, this five-man-band is a blast to see with friends. Playing covers like Coldplay’s “Clocks,” to a medley of Duran Duran hits with crisp vocals, clear guitar riffs, and fantastic keyboard solos provides a rocking good time on those Newport club nights.

Fat Tuesday Celebration at Salve

Uncategorized February 23, 2006 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Salve Campus Ministry is holding the annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in Miley Hall. The festivities start at 8 p.m.

The Mardi Gras Committe has been planning the event for several months, anticipating the large crowd that attends every year.

Horoscopes

Uncategorized February 23, 2006 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

Today’s Birthday (02-23-06). You’re an inspiration to others this year, but that’s not enough. You also need to get them to help you accomplish the goals you’ve set.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Yarnall Gives Lecture on Newport Architecture

Uncategorized February 23, 2006 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

A gold chandelier hangs over rows of seats packed with Salve Regina University students and members of the Newport community. The excitement fills the air as papers rustle and the locals chat.

In America’s oldest library there are tall, olive green wooden shelves that line the walls holding hundreds of ancient leather bound books, preserved gently with ribbons holding the delicate bindings together.