In the news… summary for week ending June 8, 2024

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Waterfire full lightings reduced from 10 to 5 this year, due to cost Southborough, MA teacher terminated for holding a “slave auction” in a mock lesson about slavery in America Voters will vote on whether or not to hold a new RI Constitutional Convention in November Hooters in Warwick has closed…

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To Do in RI: June is Portuguese Heritage Month, RI Day of Portugal, PALCUS

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In Rhode Island, Day of Portugal has been celebrated since 1978 marking 2024 our 47th Year. Each second Saturday and Sunday in June, RI Day of Portugal brings on a Festival with entertainment of musical artists from our community and Portugal, Portuguese food, traditional folklore, and a parade. The “Day of Portugal” is a holiday…

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GriefSPEAK: The Mortician’s Daughter – Mari Nardolillo Dias

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer The month of June, regardless of the years gone by, will always be the month my dad died and I received my doctoral dissertation. This article is an homage to our relationship. (Names and locations have been changed) It’s complicated when you’re a girl; even more so when…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 7, 2024 – John Donnelly

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal system out to sea, with a very nice day to end the work week. Warm, afternoon highs in the mid 80’s and lows in the mid 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born…

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