It is what it is – Jen Brien

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by Jennnifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS, Y’ALL Here ya go gang. A free stylin’ look inside my brain as I work on the column. UNCENSORED… UNSCRIPTED… just the first stuff that comes to mind… some may offend… GROW UP. That’s all I have to say about that. MOVING ALONG here, DID YOU…

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Sour Grapes time! – 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…

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Back-to-School. Educator Deal Days at Ocean State Job Lot

Ocean State Job Lot’s “Educator Deal Days” gives teachers gift cards equal to 40% of their purchase of $20.00 or more Special offer from region’s premier closeout retailer available to all educators, school management and support personnel August 15th through August 21st Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading regional discount retail chain with 153 stores…

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Real Estate in RI: Barrington colonial sells for $1.75M, with Residential Properties

Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 29 Adams Point Road in Barrington for $1.75 million. RPL Sales Associate Nancy Weaver represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. Prime location with this sunlit and summery Nantucket-inspired 1940’s colonial in a picture-perfect setting on legendary Adams Point Road. Stunning additions in 2014 blend…

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ART! Seeing the Plastic Ocean – Cusp Gallery

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The Opening Reception of “Seeing the Plastic Ocean” is Friday, August 16th from 5 to 8pm at Cusp Gallery, 35 Broadway in Newport. The reception is part of a several week exhibit that runs from August 14th to September 1st. “Seeing the Plastic Ocean” shows photographs of Alyssa Fortin Photography. Fortin is a fine art,…

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Rhode Island Weather for August 13, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A clear and pleasant day as high pressure takes control. We’ll have low dew points, so dry air will be the rule with a high in the low 80’s and lows in the upper 50’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…

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Back-to-School Fair with Wood River Health, Jonnycake Center to benefit area students

Washington County-Area Non-Profits Partnering for August 17 Back to School Fair at the Westerly Armory Washington County-area non-profit organizations, including the Jonnycake Center of Westerly and Wood River Health have announced that they are partnering for a back-to-school fair to benefit local children. The third annual event will take place on Saturday, August 17 from 10am to 1pm at the Westerly Armory at 41 Railroad Avenue…

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