International Women’s Day – Chef Walter Potenza

A table setting with wine glasses, plates and silverware.

Friends: International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8 by people worldwide. It is dedicated to honoring women’s remarkable achievements, raising awareness about gender equality, and advocating for women’s rights.  This day’s significance goes beyond celebration; it reminds us of progress and work for gender parity. Honoring Women’s Achievements: International Women’s Day is…

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GriefSPEAK: A happy death – Mari Nardolillo Dias

White roses on a piece of wood.

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer “To die, to sleep  – To sleep, perchance to dream – ay there’s the rub. For in this sleep of death what dreams may come.” (William Shakespeare) Griffin was a dear cousin of mine. Like most cousin relationships in the 50’s and 60’s, we played manhunt and hide…

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A vape-free future: statewide vaping prevention conference planned for educators

A man is teaching a class of students in a classroom.

Educators Join Together for ENVISIONING A NEW ERA (THE VAPE-FREE VERSION) Statewide Vaping Prevention Conference Teachers and school administrators from around the state will gather on Wednesday, March 13 at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, for ENVISIONING A NEW ERA (THE VAPE-FREE VERSION). This Taylor Swift-themed vaping prevention conference, organized by Kathy Sullivan and…

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Rhode Island Weather for March 7, 2024 – John Donnelly

A map showing the Rhode Island weather for Thursday.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure continues offshore with rain ending by mid morning with a total rain accumulation of around 2-3 inches. Just what we need. Northeasterly winds gust up to 30 mph through the day with a high around 50 followed by an evening low around 40’s. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow…

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Business Beat: Heather R. Singleton, now Interim President/CEO of RI Hospitality Association

A woman in a black jacket, representing the RI Hospitality Association, standing in a field.

Heather R. Singleton, Interim President/CEO – RI Hospitality Association (RIHA)/RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF) The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) is excited to announce that Heather R. Singleton has officially taken on the role of interim President/CEO as of March 1st, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Singleton steps into…

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Ron & Jen’s Great Escape, March 6, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien

Ron and Jen winter

by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary TOE CLEAVAGE Recently… I was watching QVC (my mom got me into this after football season) and some lady was pimping her foot wear and saying, “don’t worry ladies! There’s no TOE CLEAVAGE in this shoe”.  I said, “wait, WHAT? WHAT IN THE HELL IS…

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$5,000 Reward offered for return of bronze Bannister gravesite plaque

A group of men standing in front of a large stone bannister.

Photo: Newport Art Museum archives A $5,000 cash reward is offered for the return of the bronze plaque stolen from the gravesite of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bannister at the North Burial Ground in Providence. The larger of two bronze plaques was removed from the stone monument within the last few days. Ray Rickman, founder…

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