The Miriam Hospital: 1984 – David Brussat

by David Brussat, contributing writer, Architecture Here and There Photo: The Miriam Hospital, David Brussat I was planning such a takedown of Miriam Hospital, known as The Miriam Hospital, or, now, Brown University Health. My hospital system was until recently called Lifespan. Lifespan is now out. It is now Brown University Health. Well, this was…

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Affordable Housing solutions on the agenda at Washington County HEZ Policy Breakfast

Residents and Local Leadership Gather to Address Affordable Housing Solutions at Washington County Health Equity Zone Policy Breakfast Residents, community leaders, and policymakers convened for a Policy Breakfast in October to discuss the topic “Housing All of Our Neighbors: Creating Affordable Housing in Washington County,” organized by Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds: Washington County’s Health Equity…

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It is what it is (11.13.24) – Jen Brien

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by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary YOU DON’T HAVE TO LOVE TRUMP TO BE HAPPY HE WON Ah yes… a world free from political ads. Isn’t it nice to be able to watch football again without being reminded of all the insanity going on “out there” every 10 seconds? Honestly. I am SO glad this…

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Time for Sour Grapes! – 11.13.24 – Tim Jones

by Timothy Jones, cartoonist, contributing writer ___ 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…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 13, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure continues building in with winds out of the north-northeast gusting to 30 mph. Combine that with afternoon highs in the upper 40’s will make for a chilly day. Evening lows in the mid 30’s expected as well. It’s a “B” day! Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…

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Sports in RI: Fall school sports get their crowns – John Cardullo

by John Cardullo, sportswriter The Rhode Island Interscholastic League crowns the Fall season champions with the traditional football Super Bowls topping off a successful Fall season! November is a big month for high school sports; it is the month when all the teams that compete in the late summer, early fall sports make a run…

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Maker of Vineyard Wind turbine blades accused of scheme to falsify data – Nantucket Current

Jason Graziadei • Nov 10, 2024, Nantucket Current Published in cooperation with The Nantucket Current Image: Google Maps Following the publication of a Canadian media report [see below] alleging a “data falsification scheme” at one of its wind turbine blade manufacturing plants, GE Vernova – the company supplying the wind turbines for Vineyard Wind – acknowledged that “corrective actions” had…

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ART! Providence Art Club’s 120th annual Little Pictures Show

Photo, top: Art of Jane Puerini The Providence Art Club will host its 120th Annual Little Pictures Show & Sale from November 10 – December 22, 2023 with a public opening on Sunday, November 10 from 12-5pm. The exhibition, which is the oldest and largest art show of its kind in the United States, will…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 12, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A push of cool air from the northwest behind a cold front will result in a windy day with gusts up to 30 mph during the afternoon. Highs only in the low 50’s cooling to the mid 30’s in the evening. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…

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