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North Providence declares Jan 18 Roger Desjardins Day

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Town resident and World War II veteran Roger Desjardins turned 99 years old on Jan. 18, and officials and residents gathered at Town Hall for a birthday

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Triumphant tribute: WWII veterans honored at Army-Navy game in Foxborough

Local WWII vets, honored at Army-Navy game, cherished the VIP treatment; a heartfelt tribute to aging heroes' valor.

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Mancini Center hold birthday bash for pair of centenarians

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Dozens of seniors gathered in the North Providence Mancini Center dining room on Nov. 17 to celebrate two centenarians for reaching 101 and 103 years young.

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Honor of a lifetime: Local veterans take flight

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday’s Rhode Island Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., might have left most people speechless, but North Providence’s Roger Desjardins was in his glory and rarely stopped talking.

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On Honor Flight Rhode Island, a trip filled with memories, camaraderie, and gratitude

On Honor Flight Rhode Island, a trip filled with memories, camaraderie, and gratitude
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