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Out and About in RI: Former Pawtucket Mayor Henry Kinch Tribute in Photos

By RINewsToday | June 24, 2025 |

An elderly man speaking to a seated audience in a formal setting.

Last Sunday, June 22nd, nearly 250 people—including family friends, state and local officials, and former colleagues and lawmakers—gathered at the Pawtucket Country Club to honor former Mayor Henry S. Kinch, Sr. The tribute breakfast was more than a celebration of one man’s remarkable legacy—it was a reflection on the kind of leadership that shapes a…

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