Archive for May 2024
Spring Visitors Weekend: West Place Animal Sanctuary, Tiverton
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, is opening its gates and welcoming the community to the first public visitors weekend of 2024. Guests will meet nearly 100 rescued farm animals, and help West Place celebrate the senior rescues who are allowed to grow old at the sanctuary. Interactive and educational tours will leave every…
Read More“Come here,” Providence College to Jewish students. Noting its history, extends transfer time.
Application Pathway for Transfer Students: Applications Due June 7th, 2024 From Arthur Urbano, Professor, Theology Department; Chair, Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange Committee; Vice President, International Catacomb Society – Providence College: Over the past several weeks, we have seen numerous protests against the war in Gaza at college campuses across the country. Some of these, unfortunately, have…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Citizens, Johnston offers plant-based food options. Plants trees along Greenway.
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Greenway receives 30 new trees as a result of Citizens’ new plant-forward partnership as collaboration will also bring plant-based protein options to Citizens’ Johnston campus Citizens is launching a new partnership with its national foodservice partner Eurest to support employee health and wellbeing at Citizens’ Johnston campus and in the community.…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 16, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure sitting and spinning off the southern New England coast keeps the rain coming through midday and early afternoon. Clouds most likely stick around through the rest of the day/evening. Tight temp range, with highs in the upper 50’s and lows in the mid 50’s with a gusty northeasterly wind.…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Saffron Gnocchi, Shrimp, Scallops, Carmelized Fennel, Cream Sauce
by Edward Bolus, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Saffron Gnocchi with Shrimp, Scallops, and Carmelized Fennel in a Sambuca Cream Sauce (Serves 4)This dish, courtesy of Mill’s Tavern, combines the delicate flavors of saffron and seafood with the anise aroma of Sambuca, creating a sophisticated and delicious meal perfect for a family of four. Prep…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 16.05.24 (Events, golf, fishing, discounts, Lejeune info) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans column Questions from readers on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Q: The claim I filed was denied by the VA reading “no records”. I served at Camp Lejeune. I was in the Marine reserves, and we never received orders for the annual training showing I served at Camp Lejeune.…
Read MoreWomen & Infants, Union disagree if emergency services are changing to target men and children
Women & Infants Hospital Frontline Staff Hold Informational Picket to Demand a Voice in the Implementation of Care Changes to Treat Men and Children An update is provided at the end of this article Earlier this week Women & Infants members of SEIUU 1199NE walked the picket line in front of Women & Infants Hospital…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 15, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure develops over the Delmarva peninsula and drives cloud cover and some evening showers that will most likely carry over into Thursday morning. Highs around 70 after morning lows in the mid to upper 50’s with a southerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreTrends, Challenges, Opportunities: Navigating Rhode Island’s Real Estate Seas – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito IV, License Partner | Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich, and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay In Rhode Island, we find ourselves facing a conundrum that mirrors the challenges seen in countless communities nationwide: a dearth of available homes for eager buyers. This scarcity isn’t just a minor inconvenience;…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH WHAT a great line from a GOOD movie. We received “A FEW GOOD MEN” when Tom Cruise was in his prime and before we realized he subscribed to that religion called “SCIENTOLOGY” (first course is around $500). You work your way to, and pay…
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