Archive for December 2023
It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist 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 schools and libraries and appears at…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, December 13, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER So, yesterday was fun. I sat in traffic for 2 hours to make a trip that would normally take 13 minutes. If you haven’t heard, over in my neck of the woods we have a traffic problem. I live in Riverside/East Providence and…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: The Horrors of it ALL – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer and commentator When did it go so wrong? The horrors of it all; marches in defense of evil, the madness, the disappointment, and my astonishment at gullibility and ignorance of students and others. The messages from our presumed to be next generational leaders as to Israel and Hamas is downright dispiriting, as has been the responses from elite universities. Did they not watch the numerous television reports from October 7th…
Read MoreIf your business is impacted by the Washington Bridge closure, take these steps
Is your business being impacted? Your business may be impacted in a number of different ways. You can’t get to your customers, your vehicle isn’t allowed to travel on some of the alternate routes, your customers aren’t coming to you, you can’t make your deliveries, you have lost revenue, among many others. It may be…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 13, 2023 – John Donnelly
RI Weather
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! Eisenhower House at Fort Adams. Tours, Santa, expo, history.
150th anniversary of Eisenhower House in Newport
Read MoreUPDATED: Travel Advisory, Washington Bridge closures
(Updates in red) This begins with the original information on the closure of the Washington ridge – note that it will be updated CONTINUOUSLY – with new information noted in RED – please check back on this critical and ever-changing information. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has closed the west bound side of…
Read MoreART! Members Show, Art in the Atrium First U
Photo: Mary Ann Daley, “Threads” Art in the Atrium First U Members Show at the First Unitarian Church of Providence will have an opening reception on Thursday, December 14th from 5-7pm, with music by Al Tringali, and refreshments It is open to the public. The show runs from December 14 through January 27. The Show features…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 12, 2023 – John Donnelly
RI weather
Read MoreHoliday cheer – and respiratory viruses – in the air. Vaccinate before travel and gatherings.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding anyone who will be traveling for the holidays or plans to attend holiday gatherings to get vaccinated now against common respiratory viruses. Large gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors can mean more viruses spreading this time of year. Everyone older than six months of age…
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