Archive for June 2024
St. Mary Academy – Bay View 100% graduation rate. Students earn $19M+ in scholarships
In front of a packed cathedral, St. Mary – Bay View celebrated its 148th graduating class. Fifty young women from across Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts received their diplomas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. Bay View’s 2024 graduating class had a 100% graduation rate and a 100% college acceptance rate. The…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic, Glazed Almonds, Spiced Honey & Crostini
Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic, Glazed Almonds, Spiced Honey & Crostini (Serves 4):This elegant yet simple to prepare appetizer combines creamy baked Brie with sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any gathering! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes INGREDIENTS: For the Baked Brie: For the Glazed…
Read MoreNational Homeownership Month: First time homeowner handed keys by PCF Development
First time homeowner surprises family with new Pawtucket home PCF Development celebrated National Homeownership Month this week by handing the keys to a completely remodeled home on York Avenue in Pawtucket to a first-time homebuyer. The single-family dwelling is being sold for $299,000 – far below the median home price. (In RI the single-family median…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 20, 2024 – John Donnelly
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 20.06.24 (VA Math, Vets Volunteer, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues VA Math is Not Traditional Math for VA Disability Compensation When 70 + 20 = 80 does not add up to 90, and is equal to 70 +20+20+80 for VA Disability Rating. Question from one of our readers: How does a new rating of 20% not increase…
Read MoreIt is what it is… – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, commentary “IT IS WHAT IT IS” – CHILLIN’ EDITION GANG, this week I decided to dial it back and knock off my critical disposition for one column. The other day I did something I had not done in forever… I PLAYED ATARI! I got to thinking how much fun life can be…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 19, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another blisteringly hot day, but some respite will come in the way of cloud cover later in the afternoon, well ahead of a cold front due to pass through late Thursday. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 90’s with morning lows in the upper 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze.…
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 MoreIncreasing fights, vandalism, unsafe conduct result in July 4th restrictions on 3 Dennis beaches
Town of Dennis and Dennis Police Department Announce New Restrictions for Beaches on Fourth of July Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan and Police Chief John Brady announced new restrictions this week for Dennis, Massachusetts beaches that will be put into effect on the Fourth of July. The restrictions are being implemented after several incidents of dangerous…
Read MoreJudge hails RI Developmental Disabilities progress, but calls for critical fixes- Gina Macris
by Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News For the first time since Rhode Island agreed a decade ago to correct civil rights violations affecting adults with developmental disabilities, people now routinely tell Court Monitor A. Anthony Antosh that their lives are better now than they were last year. That’s a sign of success, said Chief Judge…
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