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During the Colonial era, Taverns were a place for weary travelers to sleep, and a spot for locals to share news and debate. Hundreds of years later, some of them are still serving up great food and drink.

Locals refer to it with an old name — the Stagecoach Tavern — but Tavern on Main’s kitschy decor and rebellious past makes it the perfect place for dinner and spirits.

Even if you don't believe in ghosts, the history behind some of these restaurants is fascinating.

Submitted opinion column: Patrick T. Conley is the historian laureate of Rhode Island.

Submitted opinion column: Patrick T. Conley is the historian laureate of Rhode Island.

NORTH SMITHFIELD — Contracted textile conservator Maria Vazquez has been spending her time restoring the Dorr Flag, a valuable piece of Slatersville history.

In the next few months, two years of discovery and depositions will end, and the legal battle between different factions of the billionaire Chace family will go to trial.

Although Columbus was harsh and imperious, he did not commit nor would he condone the centuries of inequity and injustice that followed his voyages.

GLOCESTER – The Tavern on Main, located at 1157 Putnam Pike, is getting a historic facelift thanks to the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission, according to chef David

In an interview with WTTW News, former Attorney General Eric Holder, who served as President Barack Obama’s Attorney General from 2009 to 2015, said that Trump “clearly had the intent to try to steal the election to foment a coup.”