In the Arena, Gregg Amore, candidate for RI Secretary of State

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Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews Gregg Amore, candidate for Rhode Island Secretary of State. Amore talks about voting security and confidence in voting machines. They talk about voting systems, software and machines for voting in other states. With people less engaged than ever before, Amore says we have to engage a voting system that will get…

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A Taste Of Rhode Island: A 5-Star Event – Brendan Higgins

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by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photo: Lupe Aguilar and Pat Paolino Cruz The Ocean State has always been known for night life, culture and especially for great restaurants – from Pawtucket to Westerly, and all points in between. Thursday night at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, that reputation was on full display at the annual…

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RI Weather for October 23, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist As a warm front associated with low pressure along the east coast drifts northward, rain will begin by late morning and carry on through the day and night with varying degrees of intensity, mostly light, with some bouts of slightly heavier rain in the early afternoon. Morning lows in the mid…

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Burn with Kearns: From the board room to the locker room – Kevin Kearns

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by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer It’s challenging for all of us to stay in tip top shape. As a wellness transformation coach for over 37 years, working with some of Boston’s most elite CEOs can be even tougher. For the self-employed CEO it can be downright impossible. A colleague I worked with went from over…

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TODAY: RI Slave History Medallions installation at Trinity Church

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The nonprofit RI Slave History Medallions (RISHM) is marking the landscape to honor the enslaved in partnership with RI communities and institutions. The public is invited to historic Trinity Church in Newport for an acknowledgement program, choir performance and installation celebration of the RI Slave History Medallion on Sunday, October 30 at 4:00 PM.Speakers will…

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RI Weekend Weather Wrap, October 22/23, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 10/22/22: High pressure centers over the area, keeping the air generally where it is, meaning very little wind. Another nice and nearly cloud-free day, the exception being some high cirrus late as low pressure rolls up the eastern seaboard. Morning lows start in the low 40’s and warm to afternoon…

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Business Beat: PLDO attorneys named 2022 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

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Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) is pleased to announce that several attorneys have been named to the 2022 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. PLDO attorneys selected as Super Lawyers include: William P. Devereaux, Principal (Civil Litigation: Defense) Matthew A. Lopes, Jr., Principal (Criminal Defense) William E. O’Gara, Principal (Employment & Labor…

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GriefSPEAK: Losing your human – Mari Nardolillo Dias

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by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer Tilly – I know you know that I’m a grief therapy dog. You might remember me running the fence with you at the dog park.  We never spent a lot of time hanging out one-on-one because you mostly sat at your human’s feet or under the bench where he always…

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