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Benjamin Church was born in Plymouth and became known as the first Army Ranger, later helping plot Bristol as North America’s first planned community+ he was honored in the Ranger Hall of Fame in 1992 for his innovative military tactics and local legacy.

Women are testing long-held men-only traditions at Cranston’s Santa Maria di Prata Society.

The club, founded in the 1980s for Roman Catholics, may see more inclusive events if more local women join the meetings.

VA Providence urged veterans 65+ to get updated flu and COVID-19 shots ahead of winter; local clinics are scheduling appointments.

Providence native Kwity Paye, a former Bishop Hendricken standout, signed a three-year contract with the Raiders worth up to $48 million+ after five seasons with the Colts.

He says he will improve every week as he steps into his new role.

High school volleyball fans can vote in the Providence Journal Girls Volleyball Player of the Week online poll, which closes Friday at (11:59 p.m.).

Last week's winner, Scituate's Valentina Mancini, earned 1,466 votes.

At Slater Park on Sunday, Oct.

11, Amalia Oganesian claimed her second RIIL Girls Tennis Singles title by coming from behind against Caroline Trask, and doubles pair Brinley Freitas and Allesandra Santoro won the state championship in a rematch (Oganesian now eyes a historic three-peat).