Archive for November 2021
Your RI Weather Today, Nov. 15, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A chilly and damp start to the week after the passage of a cold front that dropped some overnight showers over the area. Cloud cover will gradually break and thin through the day as dry air settles into the region. Morning lows in the upper 30’s followed by afternoon highs in…
Read MoreWomen Working for Women – What Happened to the “Sisterhood”? – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “There’s hostility among the women who have made it,” “It’s like [they think], ‘I gave this up. You’re going to have to give it up too.” – The Atlantic What’s behind the “Miranda Priest” (from the Devil Wears Prada) behavior toward female employees? This is a topic that has…
Read MoreJudaism and Racial Justice – Providence College Jewish-Catholic Exchange seminar
Another in a series of the Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange at Providence College, this online only ZOOM event will be held on Tuesday, November 16th at 6pm. Featuring Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein, Rabbinic Scholar and Public Affairs Advisor with the Jewish Federations of North America, the seminar will discuss Faith, Justice and American Love: Reflecting on Judaism…
Read MoreAARP Report: Scammers targeting military community – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just two days before the nation celebrated Veterans Day, the Washington, DC-based AARP issued a report revealing that veterans, active-duty service members, and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to con-artists than the civilian population. According to the new research study, detailed in…
Read MoreThe Life and Times of Paul Audette
Photo: Courtesy Patricia S. Zacks Paul Audette, of Providence, died November 11, 2021, in Providence, Rhode Island, at the age of 91. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Alexander and Maryanne (Croteau) Audette. He was one of 14 children. He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Fregeole) Audette.…
Read MoreIn The Arena – Rep. Joseph McNamara, Chair, Democratic Party
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week his guest is Rep. Joe McNamara, representative from Warwick, and Chairperson of the RI Democratic Party. McNamara and Paolino talk about the recent election, the future for Democratic candidates…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Nov. 14, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A chilly start to a mostly clear morning, lows in the upper 30’s warm only to the low 50’s with a light westerly breeze. Cloud cover increases ahead of the next weather system to strike later in the night with some light rain expected in the wee Monday hours. ___ John…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Pet of the Week, Big Wheel
Meet Big Wheel – Hi there! I was found by a concerned human as I was hiding in her basement, she felt really bad for me and was sad that I seemed abandoned. I love people like her! Anyway, I am a big boy with big cheeks because I wasn’t neutered. But, I am now!…
Read MoreSlavery and Justice – The second report of Brown University
Fifteen years ago the first report, Slavery and Justice, was released by Brown University, having been three years in the making. This month, 2021, Brown University releases its revised report. The new report supplements the existing one. It is required reading of all Freshman before entering university study. The committee’s charge The president’s charge to…
Read MorePawtucket mural goes up in Slater Park – by Colombian artist Gabriel Calle Arango
Photo: Luisfo – Luis Fernando Osorno Giraldo Pawtucket has yet another mural. This one resides inside the grounds of Slater Park, near the tennis court area. It was unveiled at a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 12th, with the artist, Columbian painter and muralist, Gabriel Calle Arango. Also participating was Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Senator Sandra…
Read More