by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary “Lean not on your own understanding” As soon as I heard the news about Damar Hamlin Tuesday morning, this Bible phrase came to my mind. “Lean...
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with the RI Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi. They talk about the budget, COVID money, top priorities for the year, affordable housing, etc. Watch...
Photo: 54” x 42” multimedia (acrylic paint with recycled aluminum flowers) collaboration with the students from the Trash to Treasures program The next exhibit at the Pawtucket City Hall Art Gallery will be The Empowerment Factory...
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist In between impulses of low pressure, we’ll start with low cloud cover and fog through the morning, low cloud cover sticking around through the day and then light rain kicks in again during the evening...
Please join the SRI Chamber of Commerce for First Friday Coffee at the Jonnycake Center For Hope on Friday, January 6th from 8am-9am! Network with the best and brightest of Southern Rhode Island’s local Business community. $5...
Governor Dan McKee announced a request for proposals for the state’s newest RI Rebounds program, the Ventilation Initiative will be run through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The program will select intermediary...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Morning mist will be followed by light to moderate rain from around 10 am through evening. Still warmer than normal, afternoon high around 50 from a raw mist low in the mid 30’s with a light wind...
by John Cardullo, sportswriter As we say farewell to 2022 the local Sports scene – at the High School level for most of schools played on in a semi post Covid world: The 2022 season had its ups and downs for the Rhode Island...
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer As you will or maybe already have seen, flipping the order of Chapters 19 (“We Hate That”) and Chapter 20 (“The Capital Center”) in this reprint of Lost...
Dr. Sean Brooks – August 2021 According to sources, all websites have removed Dr. Sean’s professional information from their pages as a result of his statement during the epidemic. He is currently unknown to the public. According...
By Herb Weiss As an ‘age beat’ journalist for over 43 years, I have freelanced more than 867 stories covering aging, Health care and medical issues. These authored and coauthored pieces have appeared in national, state,...
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on Business leadership “The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t.” ― Marie Kondo Nothing reminds you better that you have too much...
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Chapter 14 – October – Pedestrian Struck The guys from Ladder 8 were cleaning her head wound and getting ready to apply a cervical collar when we arrived on scene. A good amount...
Photo: Columbus statue in storage somewhere in Providence, as posted on WPRO website “Riches don’t make a man rich, they only make him busier.” – Christopher Columbus The fate of the Christopher Columbus...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure to the south keeps the heat pump on, above normal temps for another day at least. We’ll have some morning mist in low lying and other prone areas with temps starting out in the mid...
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer John Perrotta is the king of comedy in New England. He has been for decades. On New Year’s Eve he delivered two awesome nights of comedy in the Ocean State. The Kelley Gazzero Post in Cranston...
by Michael Morse, contributing writer When I am in a real world conversation, and things get a little contentious, I can literally feel my nervous system switch from flight to fight, or the other way, depending on how invested I...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist New Year’s Day 1/1/23: Rain comes to an end overnight with lingering mist during the morning. Cold front does it’s work and clears things out nicely through the afternoon with highs again in...
My friends here describe me in 3 words – Friendly, Affectionate, & Gentle! I was left behind when my family moved out, hey, at least I wasn’t put outside! I wasn’t neutered either but, I am now – hurray!...
Preliminary List of Top Baby Names in 2022 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing a preliminary list of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2022. Female 1. Charlotte 2. Amelia 3....
