Angelo Garcia to chair Davis/Tennon Foundation to empower RI communities

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Photo: InToone Communications Angelo Garcia, Founder and Head of District at the Segue Institute for Learning and Legacy High School, has been appointed by acclaimed actors and advocates Viola Davis and Julius Tennon as Chair of their newly established Davis/Tennon Foundation. First announced at Segue’s 15th anniversary celebration, the Foundation was introduced during the milestone…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 14, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure still anchored over New England will keep bringing the cool northerly air into our area, highs again only in the upper 40’s and lows in the upper 20’s with a northerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…

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We Cook: Mill’s Tavern’s Cauliflower Gnocchi with Green Tahini and Harissa Cream Sauce

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by Edward Bolus, contributing writer, executive chef Cauliflower Gnocchi with Green Tahini and Harissa Cream Sauce (Serves 4):This dish from Mill’s Tavern combines crispy cauliflower gnocchi with a green tahini sauce and a spicy harissa cream, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS:For the Cauliflower Gnocchi:4 cups…

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The Miriam Hospital: 1984 – David Brussat

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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