Archive for September 2022
In the Arena – Pat Cortellessa, candidate for Secretary of State
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he talks with RI Republican candidate Pat Cortelessa, who is running for RI Secretary of State: Cortellessa talks about his qualifications and ideas about being Secretary of State, including more active programs to help people access historical references about Rhode Island, veterans services,…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Nacho Cheese at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hi! I’m Nacho Cheese! I am about 5 years old and the most friendly, affectionate and outgoing cat you’ve ever met! I came in injured with a huge abscess on my leg (which is why it looks like I have a chickken leg) but, I am healing nicely and I will be right as rain…
Read MoreRI Weather for September 25, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A nice start with clear skies and dry air gradually deteriorates with increasing cloud cover and the eventual commencement of some light rain showers later in the day and evening as a warm front approaches from the west. Morning lows in the low 50’s rise to the upper 60’s in the…
Read MoreThe Shabbos Goy – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2022 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ___ It was…
Read MoreValue of the Book – at Weaver Library with Ray Rickman
In an Antiques Roadshow-type format, Ray Rickman will hold one of his popular events, “Value of the Book” on Monday, September 26th at 6pm at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave, in East Providence. The event will cover what makes a book valuable, what type of book has the highest retail value, and will offer…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Suspension Training on Steroids – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns You have to love the personal training and coaching community. They come out with a great product like the TRX. Then fitness people play around with it and come up with something like the Air Fit from Purmotion. Then someone really takes a leap and combines 2 fitness products together. This someone…
Read More2-year battle to save URI Veterans Murals from removal. Public art now restored, uncovered.
by Nancy Thomas Readers will remember the issue of two murals that were covered up by the University of Rhode Island due to claims that the figures on the mural were not representative of the current student/faculty body at the university. FOIA requests to disclose the details of the claims never revealed the details. The…
Read MoreMorris Nathanson, R.I.P. – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There – contributing writer (Editor’s Note: Brussat submits this testimony on the morning of Nathanson’s funeral) This is a sad moment for Pawtucket and the rest of Rhode Island, and a sad one for me. A tear runs down my cheek. We have lost one of the most influential…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather for September 24/25, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/24/22: High pressure keeps things clear and dry through the day, with breezes still high as Tropical Storm Fiona pinwheels over the Canadian Maritimes and maintains the pressure difference with the high pressure. Resulting winds gusting out of the northwest to around 30 mph.Morning lows in the chilly mid 40’s…
Read MoreMichael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge Dedication
The Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge Dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 25th from noon to 2pm. The Van Leesten family and friends will honor the life and legacy of Michael S. Van Leesten at the DEDICATION CEREMONY, to be emceed by Lenny Cabral. Michael S. Van LeestenCivil rights advocate, community leader,…
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