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Honoring Southern New England Veterans: A Call to Action

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Turn to 10

Southern New England communities are hosting various parades, observances, and memorials to honor veterans on Veterans Day. Events include the Rhode Island Veterans Day ceremony hosted by Governor Dan McKee, the annual Veterans Day Parade in Cranston, the Veterans Day Parade in East Greenwich, the observance at the Garden of Flags in East Providence, the Fall River Veteran's Day celebration with a rolling parade, and ceremonies in Foster, Foxborough, North Kingstown, Pawtucket, West Warwick, Westport, and Woonsocket.

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"Columbus Day vs Indigenous Peoples' Day: What's Open and Closed in 2023?"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Peoria Journal Star

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day both fall on Monday, October 9th. While Columbus Day is still a federal holiday, some states have renamed or replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day. Federal and state offices will be closed, as well as the post office. Most banks will also be closed, but the stock market will remain open. Some schools and libraries may be closed, while trash pickup will continue as scheduled.

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