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The River That Couldn't Keep a Promise

The Blackstone Canal failed in 20 years because summer drought stranded boats for weeks at a time. That same low-water problem is still happening today. Here's why.

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Two Domes Over Providence

The Atlantic Mill in Olneyville has two copper domes nobody asked for on a cotton factory. That architectural flex is why it's still standing. Here's the full story.The Atlantic Mill and What It Took to Build Cotton's Capital

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