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Groton Long Point, Connecticut

Population: 173,618

Founded in 1636, Providence's nickname of "The Renaissance City" stems from both its economic revival and its seamless incorporation of modern structures with historic sites. Art Deco towers from the 20th century rise up next to highly ornamented Victorian and stately Federal-style buildings from the 1800s. Seven colleges and universities, including the prestigious Brown University, have their campuses in Providence, giving it a college-town feel. The best area for culture and nightlife is downtown Providence, known as Downcity, where the famed Trinity Repertory Company puts on theatrical productions and the Dunkin' Donuts Center hosts popular athletic games. During specific summer nights, the public art display WaterFire captivates thousands as one hundred floating bonfires, accompanied by music, light up the riverfront.
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It's your money, so come and get it

The Day - Sat Nov 07

The IRS wants to give you money. Don't blink: It's true. The country's chief collector of taxes is looking for nearly 1,000 people statewide owed more than $1.2 million.

County historical society paints scenario for art giving

The Day - Fri Nov 06

Old salts always want to return to their homeport, but in the case of 19th-century whaling captain John P. Rice, coming home may be costly.

RBS says Citizens won't be sold

The Day - Wed Nov 04

Providence-based Citizens Bank has many branches in New London County. British regulators' forced sell-off of assets spares 1,400-branch regional savings bank Citizens Bank officials breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday as European regulators spared the company from a possible forced sale tied to the breakup of the Royal Bank of Scotland.

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