Archive for March 2024
International Women’s Day – Chef Walter Potenza
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…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: A happy death – Mari Nardolillo Dias
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…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Fishing Show, youth turkey shoot and archery, self-defense, 2A update- Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo: Beach Whisperers, Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images RI With the weather forecast to be iffy this weekend, keep the NE Salt Water Fishing Show in mind. The NE Salt Water Fishing show will be held from March 8th to 10th, 2024 at the RI Convention Center. Hours will be: Friday …
Read MoreA vape-free future: statewide vaping prevention conference planned for educators
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…
Read MoreWE COOK! Mill’s Tavern’s Honey Balsamic Glazed Swordfish, Cranberry Almond Quinoa Salad
swordfish recipe
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 7, 2024 – John Donnelly
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 07.03.24 (Desert Storm, WWII news, events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Why is the US government and VA silent on Desert Storm 33rd Anniversary dates? The Korean War, which ended with an armistice on July 27, 1953, is sometimes referred to as the “forgotten war” because it was overshadowed by World War II several years earlier, and Congress never declared war on…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Heather R. Singleton, now Interim President/CEO of RI Hospitality Association
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…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, March 6, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
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…
Read More$5,000 Reward offered for return of bronze Bannister gravesite plaque
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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