Archive for February 2023
Writing a Book During the Pandemic – Mary T. O’Sullivan
Mary T. O’Sullivan used her time in the pandemic for writing her book.
Read MoreIt’s Career and Technical Education Month – Bristol’s Mt. Hope High School
Mt. Hope High School in Bristol, Rhode Island recognizes Career and Technical Education Month
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 20, 2023 – John Donnelly
Rhode Island Weather for February 20, 2023
Read More“Secure Choice” will help saving for retirement – Herb Weiss
Herb Weiss writes about Secure Choice, a Rhode Island bill to help everyone save for retirement.
Read More20 years later, The Station Fire Memorial Park is not for us – it is for you – Dave Kane
Dave Kane, on the 20th anniversary of The Station Fire
Read MoreThe Station Fire. 20 years ago. “41 Signs of Hope” (3 of 4)
(Note: February 20, 2023 marks the 20-year anniversary of the Station Nightclub fire. This article, reviewing Dave Kane’s book, “41 Signs of Hope,” was initially published in the Pawtucket Times on December 20, 2014 and with us, again, in 2017 – we reprint it today – written by RINewsToday contributing writer, Herb Weiss. The tragic, untimely death of a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 19, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Clouds will be building slowly through the day way out ahead of a developing low pressure system, with an eventual shower or two after midnight. Daytime highs in the upper 40’s and lows around 30 with a light south-southwesterly breeze. John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Joseph Polisena, Jr., Mayor of Johnston
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interview leaders in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with the new Mayor of Johnston, Joseph Polisena, Jr. They talk about plans for the city, including the new Amazon warehouse, the renovation and building of Johnston’s schools, the old school Democrats, Johnston as a community for families, and some politics.…
Read MoreIn the news… on February 19, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A lawsuit filed by former legislator Blake Filippi against the Speaker of the House for not holding meetings or disclosure opportunities for the JCLS – the group that is an administrative funding arm of the General Assembly has been dropped with the Speaker announcing that he will hold quarterly public meetings…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Lilac, at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello!! I was picked up a stray with a wound on my neck, ouch! I am healing just fine after a visit to the ER and a few checkups with the shelter vet, I feel a lot better. I am so friendly that I am sure I was someone’s someone at some point! I am…
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