By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen...
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo, top, Vin Marzullo Over two months ago, Gov. Dan McKee unveiled a sweeping $13.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. After its release, the Senior...
by Michael Fine, contributing writer Week Four Note to readers: This story is longer than most I’ve written, so we’re going to send out one section a week over the next six weeks – and we’ve included a brief summary...
BRISTOL COUNTY SAVINGS BANK TO HOLD FREE HOME BUYER’S SEMINAR IN PROVIDENCE Bristol County Savings Bank will hold a free, Educational Home Buyer’s Seminar for those thinking about purchasing a house in the future on Wednesday,...
Hello! I’m Tarra and I am about 3 years old, I was found as a stray as we all seem to be. I am a playful girl who LOVES her people, all people, I have many adoring fans. As much as I love people, I am not fond of other dogs BUT...
The CTE Fair will feature a variety of industry professionals, including Pawtucket Parks and Rec, RI State Police, Collette Tours, Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket, Ocean State Job Lot and many more. Students will have the opportunity...
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Editor’s note: This is the bottom half of the 22nd and final chapter, “The Downcity Plan,” from Lost Providence. Chapter 22 concludes Part II of the book,...
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Medical residents and fellows at Massachusetts’ largest Health systems are preparing to unionize Some Brown students want nap pods installed on campus to help address college students’ lack of...
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer In the image of Presidential candidates who think outside of the box — such as Ron Paul and Herman Cain — former Mayor of Cranston, Steven Laffey, returned to Rhode Island to announce his...
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Eyes of Possibility I look toward the horizon and imagine sharks and poisonous jellyfish, shipwrecks and skeletons, sea monsters, chemical waste, electric eels, slave ships, oil tankers and...
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise We have heard the term functional training thrown around for years. I myself have used the term more than once daily. The question is are we truly functionally strong?...
Writing workshops, webinars, a write-in, and more throughout the month In tandem with their yearly writers’ residency program, Linden Place has partnered with community organizations and schools that include School One/WriteRI,...
The 7th Annual Quahog Week, a statewide celebration of our iconic Rhode Island clam, is quickly approaching – set for April 23-29. The initiative was created by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management,...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The cold front remains near the southern coast, and cloud cover will stick around with some breakup in the afternoon and evening. Winds will be northwesterly through the day but light, with an afternoon...
This weekend the Shriner’s Auditorium again will host Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show. The Show is on March 25-26th 2023 Saturday 10am – 4pm & Sunday 10 am -4 pm. To use your GPS, the location...
Every dog that I have been blessed to have in my life, from childhood to present, has been adopted and I will never buy a puppy, knowing that millions of them sit alone in the shelter every day, all over the world. There is no way...
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 6 1/2 cups bread cubes (from a 1-3 day old crusty loaf, or challah or brioche) 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2...
Jurassic World Tour Roars Into Providence for First Leg of New England Tour – South Providence Kids Spend Some TIme With the Cast By Ann Clanton, contributing writer The Jurassic World Live Tour cast stopped by the Boys...
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence VA Medical, Chalkstone Ave., Providence facility has an Urgent Care unit for veterans open Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.? VETTIP: No...
Finding Bannister: A Historic Walking Tour of Edward and Christiana Bannister Providence’s Black Victorian Power Couple Saturday, March 25th at 9am. The tour begins at Stages of Freedom, 10 Westminster Street, downtown Providence. The...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak cold front approaches that will trigger some light afternoon showers. Temperate highs in the mid 50’s after morning os in the mid 40’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s a...
