Archive for March 2024
Nomination time for Pawtucket Hall of Fame class of 2024
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Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: It’s Rosie! – at EGAPL The Heart of RI
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Read MoreBusiness Beat: Lifespan’s Marcia Neiberg joins board of directors of HopeHealth
HopeHealth, a regional nonprofit leader in hospice, palliative care and home care, has announced the appointment of Marcia Neiberg, MBA, to its board of directors. Neiberg is the senior vice president, chief strategy and planning officer, and chief of staff at Lifespan, a non-profit Providence-based health system. Neiberg brings decades of leadership in strategy, planning…
Read MoreWake up, Little Compton, wake up! – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: Adeline Slicer House (1887) still looks about the same as in 2003. (Photo by David Brussat.) Little Compton’s town council will soon receive advice from this corner that was good when originally delivered in 2003, in my Journal column of Aug. 28 of that year…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: 50th anniversary celebration of the DaVinci Center
Photo, top: Emcee Gene Valicenti and Rep. Gabe Amo A wonderful evening was had by all! Enjoy the photos from this festive fundraising and honoring even. 260 attended. Learn more about the DaVinci Center: Here is our story on the DaVinci Center event: Out and About in RI is a regular feature of social events…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 9, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another bout of rain in the evening as low pressure rolls in from the southwest. Morning lows around 30 and evening highs in the low 40’s with rain beginning around 10pm. It’s a “C” day! Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Unveiling the blueprint for the 50 plus, Part eight – Balance – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise In our daily lives, the concept of balance permeates various facets such as work, family, and personal time. Yet, beyond these, balance is also fundamental to human movement itself. Without it, transitioning from point A to point B becomes arduous. Balance isn’t merely a nice-to-have; it’s an…
Read MoreIn the news… summary for March 9th, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Dr. Utpala Bandy is resigning as head of the RI Dept. of Health In MA, towns served by MBTA are being “required” to pass zoning and find locations for more apartments and condos by end of ’24. In Dorchester MA, there is a pilot program to replace gas stoves with electric…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 8, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Dry air and clearing skies rule the day, High around 50 and an evening low in the low 30’s with a light northerly breeze. ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston,…
Read MoreKeeping Seniors Strong: Attend Senior Agenda Coalition of RI annual legislative leaders forum
The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island invites you to attend their annual Legislative Leaders Forum on Wednesday, March 27th from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Plaza Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. The Forum is sponsored by United Healthcare. The theme for 2024 is “Keeping Seniors Strong”. The Coalition will present legislative and funding proposals important for older adults’ quality of…
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