Quote Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom View Post
East PROVIDENCE! That's a world away from Aquidneck Island (Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown, and I believe Little Compton)! Just kidding, though it seemed on the other side of the world growing up. Yes, you do need a passport to cross the big bridge!
90% of the state is "across the Bridge." I seldom go there; maybe 8 or 10 times per year. SERIOUSLY!

I am right on the Mass. line, and as their sales tax is quite a bit less, plenty of shops have popped up there and everyone crosses for their items, big ticket or not. As I am originally FROM Mass., I have more friend "across the line" than I do here in RI. So I barely know RI after living here 15+ years!