Archive for December 2023
“Whether you’re drunk or high, it’s a DUI”
Public safety leaders and municipal leaders deliver a united message about impaired driving At a news conference in Providence, public safety leaders from around Rhode Island joined city and town leaders to deliver a strong message about impaired driving. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top priority,” said Mayor…
Read MorePew Survey takes a look at America’s view of spirituality – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The late Ray Whitman, a former economist who taught at the University of the District of Columbia, didn’t really consider himself spiritual or begin his spiritual quest until his late 30s. Ray’s desire to understand his spirituality was a long, complicated and somewhat painful process, he told…
Read MorePawtucket Decked their Halls – in what might be City Hall’s last Christmas
Pawtucket City Hall’s future is as uncertain as it’s ever been – with streams of water from the tower to mold and asbestos under it all – this Christmas may be it’s last as the iconic City Hall. Restoration as its present use is highly unlikely – being sold to a developer more likely. Being…
Read MoreSeeing a Christmas yet to come if we fail to change the path of homelessness in RI – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, with Nancy Thomas, publisher “Like you, I know people who drink, people who do drugs, and bosses who have tantrums and treat their subordinates like dirt. Were they to become homeless, some of them would surely also become ‘alcoholics,’ ‘addicts,’ or ‘mentally ill.” – Elliot Liebow (Publisher’s Note: Two years…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 25, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Christmas Day 12/25/23: A wonderfully wet and misty Christmas Day in store, with unseasonably warm afternoon highs in the low 50’s surrounded by morning and evening lows in the low 40’s with a light and variable breeze. There’s a chance for some light afternoon showers mainly to the northwest of the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 24, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Christmas Eve will bring an iron gray afternoon sky with the chance for some late afternoon mist and marginal visual flight rules for the jolly Red Wizard. Upper 30 lows rise to the upper 40’s with a light a variable breeze with little to no chance for a White Christmas. It’s…
Read MoreChristmas. Made in America. – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer I found an old section of Gothic fencing in the trash, so I cut the pickets into random heights, used another picket as a base, cut another one into little bookish things, found some old paint, bought some kid’s Christmas socks, cut, hammered, nailed, drilled, painted, Googled “how to draw…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter – Cooking lesson about Zuppa di Farro – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Good morning, friends: Today’s cooking lesson is about the zuppa di farro from Tuscany. Follow us in our kitchens! The storied history of Grano Farro dates back to ancient times when it served as the foundational grain that sustained Mediterranean and Near Eastern populations for millennia. It also held…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Sundae, waiting at the Providence Animal Control Center
They describe me as: Friendly, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, Athletic, Energetic – and I’m a pretty little 4-month old Tuxedo kitty. Hello there! I was found as a stray, can you believe it?! I am a cute and energetic female kitten, about 4 months old. I would love to live with another cat or kitten –…
Read MoreIn The News… summary for Dec. 23, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation Executive Director Joseph Reposa has resigned, but will stay on as a consultant The expansion of the Pawtucket/Central Falls train station parking lot is nearing completion, with a grand opening expected next month The Johnston School Committee voted unanimously to approve a proposal by the Johnston…
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