The Station Fire. 20 years ago. “41 Signs of Hope” (3 of 4)

41 signs of hope by dave kane.

(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…

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Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 19, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather in the area.

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…

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In the Arena: Joseph Polisena, Jr., Mayor of Johnston

A man in a suit sitting in front of a desk.

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.…

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In the news… on February 19, 2023

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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…

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