By Thomas J. Morgan
A year ago today:
Rhode Island has lost another distinction, that of having the country's oldest continuously run general store. Gray's, in the Little Compton village of Adamsville, has closed its doors after 224 years in business.
5 years ago today:
Saunderstown's 15-year-old Elizabeth Beisel comes within seconds of capturing a bronze medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She placed fourth after going into the final round as the first seed among eight swimmers.
25 years ago today:
A bill to stop communities from dumping sewage sludge in the ocean by 1991 shoots through the U.S. Senate. "Three cheers for Jacques Cousteau," said an elated Sen. John Chafee.