Ron & Jen’s Great Escape – 11-16-22 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien

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by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary AMERICANS DON’T WANT AN “ELECTION SEASON” It’s amazing to me how much of EVERYTHING has changed because of COVID. People don’t want to return to the office, no one seems to have a true drive to work… or anything, patriotism is in the tank, Santa shows up on…

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It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones

Sour grapes comic strip.

by Timothy Jones, Sour Grapes, 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…

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Big week ahead for Burchfield and CES – Brendan Higgins

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by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer A press conference was held this past Monday at Arooga’s in Warwick to announce a blockbuster weekend of CES Boxing and MMA action coming to Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino. As usual, promoter Jimmy Burchfield is pulling out all the stops to deliver the best in Combat Sports. These events…

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Social Security benefits increase for 2023 – what to know, what to do

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by Cheryl Tudino, Social Security Administration to RINewsToday Approximately 70 million Americans will see an 8.7% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2023. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as…

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Business Beat: Gregory Eccleston named 2022 Realtor of the Year, Kent Wash. Assoc. of Realtors

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The Kent Washington Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce Gregory Eccleston of CENTURY 21 Access America in Coventry, RI as the Kent Washington Association Of REALTORS® (KWAOR) 2022 REALTOR® of the Year! Each year KWAOR members nominate their selection for this honor, highlighting those who demonstrate REALTOR® spirit, professionalism, and volunteer commitment. Greg has…

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RI Weather for Nov. 16, 2022 – John Donnelly

Wednesday weather map.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Our overnight low pressure system will take it’s sweet time moving through the area in the morning with showers and embedded heavier rain until about 10am, lingering light showers ending by midday. Winds will shift from southwesterly to westerly as the cold front passes and cloud cover begins to break up…

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The College Hill Study, part 1, Lost Providence – David Brussat

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by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: This is the first half of the second chapter in this series, which reprints segments from Part II of Lost Providence, published in 2017 by History Press. Chapter 16, “The College Hill Study,” looks at how the city intended to “preserve” College Hill using methodologies…

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Rhode Island FC – Season ticket deposits go on sale – TODAY

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Anchored in community. United by sport. A team for all Rhode Island. We are Rhode Island FC. Yesterday, the new soccer team in Pawtucket announced their name, colors and crest as symbols of state pride and shared love of the game. Rhode Island FC. Soccer is known all around the world by recognizable names –…

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Networking Pick of the Week – Pat Cruz Events

Pat cruz networking events 13th anniversary celebration.

Celebrating their 13th anniversary year, Pat Cruz Events Networking will be held Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza, an IGE Hotel, in Warwick. Meet over 125 business leaders just like you – and plan to do business together. With many events going on the same evening, and…

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Healthy Heroes builds healthy habits – expanding in Pawtucket, Central Falls

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Healthy Héroes afterschool program to expand to serve more students in both communities in 2023 More third graders in Rhode Island will have a chance to learn healthy habits that can have a lasting effect on their health and their lives. Healthy Héroes, a wellness program designed to encourage kids and their families to develop healthy…

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