To Do in RI: Annual Portuguese Festival, Pawtucket

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From Friday, Aug. 23, to Sunday, Aug. 25, the Portuguese Social Club will host its annual festival at 174 Portuguese Social Club Way. Musical performances will be performed all three days. The public is invited to enjoy Portuguese foods, rides for children, various dance groups and a variety of entertainment. The feast relies on tradition…

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Rhode Island Weather for August 21, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist An upper low will stall out over northern New England and wheel around cooler air with a slight chance for a n afternoon shower mainly inland. Well have highs in the mid 70’s with a chilly low in the low 50’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___…

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Back to School: Save the Date – Dental Clinic Day at CCAP – Thursday

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This Thursday, August 22nd, CCAP will hold a “Dental Clinic Day” with Back to School pediatric screenings and promoting oral health. (This is a developing story with details on how to participate not provided as we publish – check back for specifics as this article will be updated – or contact CCAP directly at: 427-4080).…

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It’s Sour Grapes time – Tim Jones (meet Tim at CalmerCon, sensory friendly convention)

by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Meet Tim this weekend – Saturday, 8-24-24 at CalmerCon  http://www.calmercon.org in Weston, MA  – CalmerCon is a Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention ___ 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…

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Homeless in RI: A journey to make Rhode Island homeless free – Vincent Marzullo

By Vincent Marzullo, commentary to RINewsToday Since last November I’ve been a twice weekly/volunteer meal-server at Mathewson Street United Methodist Church in downtown Providence. It has allowed me to develop relationships with the clients, street workers, service providers, faith-based representatives, and other community volunteers/advocates. This interest was triggered by last year’s 10-week temporary assignment (April…

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It is what it is – Jen Brien

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by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary BIDEN BOUNCED You guys hear about the absolutely worst thing ever at the kickoff of the 2024 DNC CONVENTION? And no folks, we are not talking about that new “weird”  AOC accent… though that girl has some serious issues and a clear personality disorder. INSTEAD, I’m talking about the…

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