Archive for January 2024
Business Beat: The Wine Store named Top 100 Retailer by Beverage Dynamics for 3rd year
Photo, top: Send2Press Newswire – The Wine Store, a family-owned business in Westerly, RI, since 1985 The Wine Store has been recognized annually as a Beverage Dynamics Top 100 Retailer since the program’s inception seven years ago. Prior, they were among Beverage Dynamics Retailers of the Year three years in a row. The Wine Store…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11.1.23 (for women veterans, self-defense, events, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the VA covers a wide range of maternity care services? What does the VA cover for pregnancy throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Maternity care services available through VA include: Full physical exams and lab tests. Prenatal education and screening. From the https://www.va.gov/files/2022-12/2022MaternityCareBrochure.pdf , here is a brochure:…
Read MoreWE COOK! Mill’s Tavern Adobe Chicken with Heirloom Rainbow Carrots, Wild Rice, Beet Cream – Edward Bolus
by Edward Bolus, executive chef, Mill’s Tavern Adobo Chicken with Heirloom Rainbow Carrots, Wild Rice, and Beet Cream: This flavorful dish features tender chicken in a savory marinade, accompanied by vibrant heirloom rainbow carrots, fragrant wild rice, and a velvety beet cream drizzle. Deceptively easy to prepare, you can also enjoy this dish at Mill’s…
Read MoreSen. Jack Reed, Stages of Freedom & YMCA announce new swim program funding for youth in RI
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Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 10, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front squeegees away any morning rain leftover from the storm, and another backdoor trough drops in and kicks up some widely scattered showers over the area during a much warmer than normal afternoon. Afternoon highs reaching in the mid 50’s from morning lows in the upper 30’s with a brisk…
Read MoreDave Kane and Carriage Inn team up to help nonprofits fundraise – and have FUN
Dave Kane & The Carriage Inn are inviting nonprofits to take advantage of an exciting, no risk, fundraising opportunity. Kane explains: Everyone knows that raising money for a non-profit organization can be difficult, time consuming, expensive and unsuccessful. Many times these efforts can actually result in financial loss. That’s why we are offering “Just for…
Read MoreNonprofits: Register now to participate in United Way’s 401Gives philanthropy event
The state’s largest philanthropic effort in support of the nonprofit sector returns on April 1 for 5th Anniversary 401Gives is returning on Monday, April 1, and United Way of Rhode Island invites all local nonprofits to participate and raise funds to support their mission-driven work. This year’s 401Gives is the 5th anniversary of what is…
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, January 10, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary LIGHTEN UP, TAYLOR Can someone tell me why the hell TAYLOR SWIFT got all bent about a harmless joke at the GOLDEN GLOBES the other night? Some comedian no one knows hosted and basically said she’s OVER EXPOSED. News agencies went bananas saying her icy stare could…
Read More8 ways to jump-start the New Year – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer Here are eight ways to get a jump on 2024 with renowned columnist Mary Hunt – she will be bringing you basic steps you can take to reduce your expenses and be more economical in your purchases and plans. So, here we go! No. 1: Get your credit reports. Annualcreditreport.com…
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