Archive for July 2022
It’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…
Read MoreCranston Republicans to “bring people together & respect differing views” announce Council leadership, endorsements
Photo: Nicole Renzulli What seems like the Cranston Republicans’ effort to get better organized and address serious budget issues exposed by Mayor Kenneth Hopkins last week, new leadership and endorsements have been made. City Wide Councilwoman Nicole Renzulli has been unanimously selected as the new leader of the City Council Republicans, as announced by Cranston…
Read MoreCODAC buys new building for its headquarters – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: The new agency headquarters for CODAC at 45 Royal Little Drive in Providence. The purchase reflects the continued growth of Rhode Island’s oldest, largest nonprofit outpatient provider of treatment of opioid use disorders After a seven-year search that included exploring more than 30 potential properties, CODAC has closed…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 5, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Ahead of an approaching warm front, our perfectly sunny holiday weather will begin deteriorating, with some evening light rain fairly likely from around sunset to midnight. Morning lows settle in the mid 60’s and rise to the low 80’s on southwesterly breezes gusting to 25 mph. _____ John Donnelly was born…
Read MoreIn the news… summary for July 5, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Gurney’s in Newport sells for $174 million Twin River employees vote to strike – then voted to delay that action by 2 weeks NEARI President Lawrence Purtill will retire in December. Pawtucket reminded taxpayers they no longer will receive a Motor Vehicle tax bill effective immediately. Jennifer Lee, a physical therapist,…
Read MoreART! The photos of Herman Brewster at Rochambeau Library
by Nancy Thomas The Rochambeau library will exhibit the photographs of Herman Brewster, a Rhode Island photographer, and contributor to RINewsToday, beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, July 5th, and ending on July 30th. The photos can be viewed during library hours and they are for sale. Herman Brewster enjoys photographing the beauty of Rhode Island.…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Fire on the Beach
The Fire On the Beach Get-Together will be held on Friday, July 8th, 6-11pm. Not too far from central Rhode Island, the group will meet at the Longmeadow Fishing Area in Warwick. Bring a chair, and the event is BYOB. To get there, follow Samuel Gorton Avenue in Warwick all the way to its eastern…
Read MoreUse those Conflict Resolution skills on holidays – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, business leadership contributor Reprinted: June 10, 2024 “Conflict cannot continue without your participation” – Wayne Dyer The holidays – like this one, July 4th – can be a time of family conflict. We often try to ignore it, but sometimes, something must be said. Odds are, at a 3 or…
Read MoreAmerica’s Seniors need House of Reps. to bring back Aging Committee – Herb Weiss
By Tom Spulak, Bob Weiner and Herb Weiss With a backdrop of extensive media coverage of the ongoing Ukraine War, the Jan. 6th hearings, and covering the political postering of Republican and Democrats as the midterm elections approach (just 127 days from now), Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) along with 50 Democratic cosponsors calls on the…
Read MoreRI’s (final) crack-down on ATVs sets example for nearby cities – Taunton increases enforcement of ATV/bicycle laws
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell and Police Chief Edward J. Walsh report the City of Taunton will be increasing enforcement of state laws and City ordinances pertaining to the use of all-terrain vehicles and bikes in an effort to crack down on reckless and unsafe operations, especially in the area of Hopewell Park. The Taunton Police Department, with…
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