Archive for August 2023
We Cook: Red Stripe’s Hand-Cut Frites (French Fries) – Joe Peticca
by Joe Peticca, chef, Red Stripe Restaurant Red Stripe’s Hand-Cut Frites (French Fries): Frites (a.k.a. French fries), a beloved classic in the world of crispy and crunchy culinary delights, feature fresh potatoes, hand-cut into uniform pieces, and a three-step cooking process: a quick fry, a chill in the refrigerator for a better texture, and a…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ http://www.ctcollecticon.com this coming Saturday, August 26th Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local…
Read MoreJobs: Stop & Shop sets 1-day Career Fair for 19 Rhode Island stores
On-the-Spot Interviews Available for All Store Roles, Shifts, and Departments Nineteen of Stop & Shop’s Rhode Island stores will host a one-day, all-store career fair on Saturday, August 26th from 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Applicants interested in beginning a rewarding career with a thriving company can visit any of the select supermarket’s stores in Rhode Island for an…
Read MoreWashington DC refuses to say bike lanes are child safe – as bike lobby claims “play space”
Some of the most progressive actions on installing arbitrary bike lanes amidst the opposition of property and store owners is happening in Washington, DC. An active and well connected bike lobby group and a well connected citizens advocacy group have routine encounters. As in most cases, it is not the issue of bike lanes, but…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, August 23, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary THESE ARE STRANGE TIMES … PART ONE We live in REALLY, REALLY strange TIMES. This is a stream of consciousness column. Brace yourself: Anyone who thinks this all is “normal”… all the INSANITY bubbling all around us really has to check themselves. Good is seen as bad,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 23, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure and clear skies will rule the dath.Afternoon highs in the upper 70’s and evening lows around 60 with a light northerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 22, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the northwest with highs a touch than we’ve had for awhile, reaching into the upper 70’s in the afternoon after a fairly crisp morning low around 60 with a light northerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
Read MoreART! Salmagundi Monotype Invitational at Spring Bull Gallery, Newport
Photo: Annie Patt, “Bonnet Shores” A special exhibit is at the Spring Bull Gallery in Newport and runs through September 4th. The gallery is open Wednesday to Monday from noon to 5pm, and is located at 55 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. UNIQUE IMPRESSIONS: SALMAGUNDI MONOTYPE INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION is a fascinating series of nearly 100 monotype…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce “by the pool”
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce is hoping to attract existing and new members by holding their next Networking event at the Regency Plaza Pool Deck. Join what should be a very popular event for a Summer evening of networking. The event will be held on Thursday, August 24th from 5 to 7pm. The Regency…
Read MoreProvidence Public Schools hiring event TODAY. 130+ vacancies. School 2 weeks away.
In an effort to fully staff classrooms with educators in hard to fill areas, the Providence Public School District (PPSD) has a hiring career event TODAY. Candidates will have the opportunity to interview with hiring managers on the spot for the District’s hardest-to-fill positions, with the first day of school 2 weeks away. The appointment-only…
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