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The Omni Hotel's second floor was packed, looking more like a gym, with people clad in sneakers, T-shirts and the occasional tutu or beads. Some came out to challenge themselves, others for a good cause, and others climbed in honor of those who died or are still fighting lung diseases.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Ann Nassiff, of Fall River, is a runner, so the first year she decided to climb 22 floors for a good cause in Providence,
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The Providence Journal updated their cover photo.

James Suaro of Bishop Hendricken works on getting a reversal against Sam Lundsten of East Providence, right, during their 182 pound match on Saturday. Suaro won the match and the 182 pound state championship 5-1. The Providence Journal/Bob Breidenbach

'James Suaro of Bishop Hendricken works on getting a reversal against Sam Lundsten of East Providence, right, during their 182 pound match on Saturday. Suaro won the match and the 182 pound state championship 5-1. The Providence Journal/Bob Breidenbach'

Former Journal photographer Andrew Dickerman, 73, who died Feb. 14 while traveling in Thailand, will be remembered at a memorial service at 4 p.m. today at Congregation Agudas Achim, 901 N. Main St., Attleboro, Mass. View photos from his extensive portfolio.

Andrew Dickerman, Providence Journal photographer for 45 years, died earlier this week in Thailand.
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At one point during the service, a ceremony rich with music and singing, the Rev. Chris Abhulime warmly thanked town officials and told parishioners that he wants them to feel "very much at home."

"The authorities of the town have said to us we are welcome to this place," said the Rev. Chris Abhulime. "This is our home. We want to be
providencejournal.com|By Mark Reynolds

What name should lawmakers give the I-Way Bridge?

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Lawmakers want to rename an iconic highway bridge that spans the Providence River but disagree on which person it should
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