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Woodmansee's Gifts & Boutique in Westerly displays toilet paper-dressed mannequin and cleaning supplies as a humorous take on spring fashion. Toilet paper and disinfectant have been in short supply.

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A sign outside the closed Granite Theatre offers words of encouragement.

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Christ Church in Westerly displays a sign listing their services on social media. Many faith communities have moved services online.

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Closed south shore beach in little Compton RI

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Local people organized a no contact Easter Egg Hunt for kids to enjoy as they drove by in cars. This is the contribution from the O'Toole family.

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When local twins turned 21 during the period of social distancing they were pretty bummed. Their cousins delivered booze, toilet paper, and money.

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When things started to look bad, Little Compton Historical Society decided to make simple Two-Minute-Tours of the Wilbor House Museum and other local historic sites in an effort to stay engaged with the organization's audience and provide a littleā€¦

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Signs like this are placed near outdoor areas in town where people are walking. This one was at the entrance to Simmons Mill Pond Preserve .

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Presenting historic items & exhibits through images & online will be the new normal.

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