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Rhode Island Monthly's 20th Anniversary Party
May 1, 2008

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Ocean State Follies Celebrate Rhode Island Monthly's 20th Anniversary
May 1, 2008

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What was the biggest story in Rhode Island in the past twenty years?

Joseph Mollicone, Jr. and the RISDIC banking crisis.
Convicted murderer Adam Emery "jumping" off the Newport bridge with his wife, Elena.
Buddy Cianci's 2002 conviction for racketeering conspiracy and five-year federal prison sentence.
Dr. Hani Zaki's murder mystery.
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trivia answers

In May of 1988, a first-class stamp cost...
$0.25

In 1988, the top-grossing movie at the Box Office was...
Rain Man

What popular television show dominated the ratings in 1988, becoming the most-watched show of the year?
Roseanne

In 1988, a gallon of gas cost...
$1.08

In 1988, the number one song on the Billboard charts was...
 "Anything for you" by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine.

In 1988, which six local celebrities were on the cover of our debut issue? >> Click here to find out.

Premiere Edition

May 1988Flash back to 1988….

Read our premiere issue here!

Rhode Island Monthly is 20 years old and you can see for yourself where it all began.  Read our premiere issue from May 1988.  This special digital edition is sponsored by Starkweather & Shepley. 
 Flash back to the eighties and read the stories that were big that year.  Look closely at the ads as well for the “latest” in fashion and automobiles.  A lot has changed in 20 years and, through it all, Rhode Island Monthly was there. This issue may take a moment or two to load.starkweather & Shepley

Then and Now

Then and NowCELEBRATING RHODE ISLAND'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Read the digital edition.

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we take a look back at some of Rhode Island's leading organizations that are celebrating milestones of their own. See for yourself how they have grown through the years. 

Memory Lane

August 1996 Cover

Remember when? 

This cover from August 1996 sure had people talking!
 
Take a walk with us down memory lane and share your favorite Rhode Island Monthly story. What is your most memorable feature?  What stories have you loved?  Which have you hated?  Are there any stories that you just can't get out of your mind? We'd love to hear your stories.  We may publish a select few in our upcoming anniversary issue this May.

>> Click here to post your story!
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