Telling Rhode Island’s many stories in compelling ways – 15 projects receive RI Humanities awards

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BY AND FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS: RHODE ISLAND HUMANITIES AWARDS OVER $130,000 TO 15 INNOVATIVE PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE A free humanities course for veterans, a documentary on women fishing commercially in Southern New England, bilingual platicas linking Latinas across generations, and research for a mobile museum of Asian-American and Pacific Islander history are among…

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At Syroya’s Bakery, 20 feet from stardom – Ann Clanton

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by Ann Clanton, contributing writer North Providence residents and businesses couldn’t be happier that GOOD BURGER is filming in North Providence. Pastry chef Syroya Eugene, Syroya’s Bakery is, too!  The Center for Women and Enterprise (CWE) Business of the Year, Syroya’s Bakery is directly across the street from the GOOD BURGER filming production site.  Known for…

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Chariho Rotary $25K pledge to Wood River Health’s expansion

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Photo: Alison Croke, President and CEO & Jeff Duscha, President of Rotary Club of Chariho Wood River Health is pleased to announce that the Rotary Club of Chariho has pledged a $25,000 commitment to its Capital Campaign. The funds, which will be distributed over five years, will support the cost of building an addition to…

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R.I.H., a place for healing? – David Brussat

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by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: Rhode Island Hospital’s Southwest Pavilion, 1900, Stone, Carpenter & Willson. (PPS) Editor’s note: Two days ago I received a pacemaker at Rhode Island Hospital. I was discharged yesterday, and just by chance I happened upon this old post from 2016 about the proposed demolition of…

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Ageism, another way to discriminate – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “All my life, I faced sexism and racism and then, when I hit 40, ageism.” – Rita Moreno It seems there’s no escaping it. When you are an executive coach, people will approach you wanting to discuss some serious work issue. As has become common, people frequently contact me to…

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Networking Pick of the Week – East Bay Chamber Business After Hours

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The Monthly Mingle of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce will be held at People’s Credit Union in Bristol (50 Gooding Ave.) on Wednesday, May 10th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm Meet new clients, customers, and make new friends! Chamber members $5 Non members $10 Two Gals Cocktails serving complimentary drinks and Clements’ Market will be…

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Rhode Island Weather for May 8, 2023 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist After some overnight showers pass through with a quick cold front and morning lows in the mid 50’s, we’ll be right back to the awesome weather, afternoon highs in the low to mid 70’s with clear skies and dry air. A northwesterly breeze will keep things moving. An “A” day! ___…

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