Archive for May 2024
RI response to US Attorney charges due today. Bill promoting Olmstead Plan moving – Gina Macris
by Gina Macris, Developmental Disability News Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images The Rhode Island Senate on May 21 passed a bill that would lead to an Olmstead plan for funding an array of community-based health and human services to prevent the unnecessary segregation of children and adults with disabilities. The bill is moving through the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 23, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front moves through with some showers mainly in the late morning/midday hours. Partly summer during the afternoon with highs in the mid 70’s and lows in the low 60’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 23.05.24 (Discharge upgrades, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans columnist Question from one of our readers? How do I get my discharge upgrade? Aerie, Cranston One source for assistance is Operation Stand Down, Johnston RI, (401) 383-4730 The service is free, and when calling, ask to speak with Dan Evangelista who provides you with a review of the discharge…
Read MoreIt’s back! Hop-On Hop-Off Newport trolley
newport RIPTA bus hop on hop off to ride again
Read MoreBusiness Beat: CareLink names Amy Stratton, new board member, presents staff awards
CareLink, a nonprofit healthcare network of post-acute and community-based providers serving older adults and adults with disabilities, elected Amy Stratton, Esq. to its 2024-25 Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting held recently at the Pawtucket Country Club. Stratton is a partner with Moonan|Stratton, LLP, a woman-owned law firm located in Providence. She is responsible…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary LOCK UP RAW Let me say from the onset, I LOVE this show. It’s a look into facilities/life where they hold or incarcerate really bad folks. REALLY SICK AND TWISTED HUMANS (of all walks of life, mind you) but for some reason these days you actually have people saying…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes – 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 MoreRhode Island Weather for May 22, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist by John Donnelly, meteorologist Some lingering mid and high cloud cover sticks around through the day, but any chances for showers fades with the dying light. Or something, I am losing excuses for the everyday-rain…Highs in the low 80’s, and lows in the lows 50’s with a light southwesterly breeze… It’s…
Read MoreImmaculate Conception Catholic Regional School “whole child” approach: faith, fine arts, innovation
Immaculate Conception school in RI celebrates whole child education approach
Read MoreCCRI new head coach of men’s basketball, Mike Romano, 5th in college’s history
New head coach of men’s basketball
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