Archive for January 2023
In the news… summary for Jan. 28, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Island Moving Company Announces New Name: Newport Contemporary Ballet As the dance company begins its 41st year and breaks ground on its new performing arts center located at 435 Broadway, it has re-branded with a new name, logo, and website. Maine joins several other states in banning TikTok on government devices…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Block Head – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Some 20 years ago I moved into a 3 bedroom apartment outside the city. It’s always been necessary for me to have a gym in my house or apartment, in addition to a gym membership. I’m a big believer in having back-up when it involves working out and exercise. The…
Read MoreBecoming Frederick Douglass event
Rhode Island PBS and Stages of Freedom invites you to a special event which will include a reception, preview of a documentary film, and a discussion by local historians. A screening and discussion of Becoming Frederick Douglass at the historic Congdon Street Baptist Church, 17 Congdon Street in Providence will be held on Thursday, February 2nd…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Hunters, hikers, bikers, dog walkers, horseback riders – wear your orange!
Noting that it is archery and small game season on the hunting calendar, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is urging all recreational users of state management areas and undeveloped state parks to wear 200 square inches of solid, daylight fluorescent orange clothing while using these areas. For public safety, wearing bright orange articles of…
Read MoreRI Weather for January 27, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure settles in for a day and keeps us in the clear for most of the day, with maybe some afternoon scattered clouds decorating the blue sky. Light winds out of the west less than 10 mph with morning lows around 30 and afternoon highs around 40. ___ John Donnelly…
Read MoreGerard Catala, new NAACP president, charged with campaign violations in city council run
The newly elected President of the NAACP-Providence Chapter, Gerard Catala, was charged with violating state campaign finance laws in his run for Providence City Council, by the RI Attorney General, and was arraigned yesterday. Catala was elected president of the local NAACP organization in a controversial election managed by the national NAACP office in Washington,…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Daniella 2022, from Life of Sighs – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer Cont’d I have not yet opened the box. The one I found in the cedar chest while packing. I’m not sure what made me decide to look in the chest. It’s always been a staple in the house – a ubiquitous item that served many purposes. Legend has it…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Gary Furtado named President of Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America announced Gary Furtado as the new Council President at their annual board meeting this week. The Council President serves as Chair of the Council’s Executive Board. The President leads the board in strategic decision-making, stewardship of resources, and delivery of the Scouting program to over 5,000 youth across…
Read MoreRI Weather for January 26, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Rain ends early in the morning as the warmish winter storm heads out to sea. Winds remain up through most of the day out of the west-southwest gusting 30 to 40 mph, eventually waning as the afternoon turns to night, and calmer and drier conditions fill in over the area. We’ll…
Read MoreThe Railroad Hobby Show largest railroad-themed trade show in America – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer With the world returning to normal and 2023 is showing signs of optimism, the model train hobby is improving as well. This coming weekend the Amherst Railway Society will host their annual Model Railroad extravaganza at the Big E Expo Center in West Springfield Massachusetts. The Big E show is considered…
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