Archive for July 2024
Business Beat: TD Bank appoints Steve Moroney Commercial Market President for CT, RI
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, announced it has appointed Steve Moroney as its Commercial Market President for Connecticut and Rhode Island. Moroney is based in New Haven, Connecticut. “Steve is a long-tenured TD colleague and dedicated people leader with immense commercial banking and small business lending experience that is sure to serve him well…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Sakonnet Vineyard offers UnWINED Saturday Yoga series
Sakonnet Vineyard, New England’s oldest vineyard and a Rhode Island landmark, is hosting a five-class yoga series in partnership with Danielle Cerrone. Enjoy an all-level Baptiste-inspired vinyasa yoga session amidst the beautiful vineyard, followed by a glass of wine to unwind with fellow yogis. Danielle Cerrone, a Registered Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Yoga Teacher, brings her…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary THE SOUP! “THIS HEAT! OH, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, THIS HEAT”! This made me LOL the other day as I heard some poor ol’ lady say this at Cumberland Farms. She had to be 100. Honestly, I felt so bad for her. She had the “housecoat” going on…
Read MoreCareLink’s “Wisdom for Living” program for older adults challenges the mind, nurtures the spirit
CareLink RI, a statewide nonprofit healthcare network of post-acute providers and community-based programs for older adults, has introduced a new program as part of its health and wellness services called “Wisdom for Living” – a life enrichment discussion group for participants to share their thoughts, be listened to, and find meaning and purpose in this…
Read MoreSour Grapes for July 10th – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim will be – here! http://www.contropolisnj.com this coming weekend! ___ 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…
Read MoreART! Summer Lights at Gallery Sitka, Newport
Gallery Sitka, celebrating their ten year anniversary is holdinng “Summer Lights” exhibit featuring New York artists Beth Barry, Barbara Groh, Shira Toren and a fine jewelry launch by New York City jewelry designer, Always, A. Gallery Sitka is at the corner of Spring and Franklin Streets. The show is running through July 15. Art New England magazine was at the exhibit opening reception…
Read MorePop-Up Farmers Market with the African Alliance of RI and Bami Farm
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Read MoreThe Boston Celtics, a championship run not seen around here in 16 years, part 2 – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter No sooner had the duck boats been returned to dry dock, that the green and white confetti was being swept up off the Boston Garden parquet floor and off every street around the city of Boston. Days after, the Celtics were hosted by the Boston Red Sox where they all threw…
Read MoreCover design of The Economist weaponizes disability
Commentary It’s not the physical issues – not the halting gait or the occasional slip and falls, or even tumbles. It’s not the falls up the stairs of Air Force One. It’s not the sprawl on the stage after stubbing his foot on a sandbag at that graduation. It shouldn’t have anything to do with…
Read MoreA Greener View: Can trees be male or female – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: A coworker said that her allergies were acting up because there were so many male trees blooming. I didn’t think there were male and female trees. I don’t remember what I learned in botany class. Are there male and female trees? A: There are some tree species with separate…
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