Archive for March 2025
To Work: Narragansett Hospitality Career Fair set for April 2nd
The RI Hospitality Association in partnership with the RI Department of Labor and Training and the University of Rhode Island will host the Narragansett Hospitality Career Fair. The event will take place at the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library on Wednesday, April 2nd, providing an engagement opportunity for job seekers and employers to connect, fostering economic…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 27.03.25 (Q&A, resources, local events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Must-know Information for veterans, retired soldiers, surviving spouses, & families Did you know – the Army has a FREE newsletter, Army Echoes, online or mailed to retired soldiers, surviving spouses, and families? The Army Echoes is distributed to Retired Soldiers and annuitants by the Defense Finance…
Read MoreWe Cook: Old-fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef The winter chill is in the air and there is nothing better to comfort you than chicken soup. Everyone sick around you? Maybe plan ahead and make up a big batch and freeze it? Just want some comfort food as winter makes it’s usual less-than-graceful exit? Some call it penicillin…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Newport Cape sells for $1,585,000 with Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. proudly announces the sale of 3 Webster Court in Newport for $1,585,000. RPL Sales Associate Joan Warren represented the buyer in this transaction. A 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath Cape built in 2003, its materials were sourced from a historic Vermont farmhouse, including reclaimed beams, flooring, paneling, the “Rumford” fireplace, and slate roof. Modern amenities…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 27, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure helps clear the air allowing ample sunshine to grace us with it’s presence. Airmas is shallow and dense, so high temps struggle to reach 50 after morning lows in the low 30’s with a northwesterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts,…
Read MoreA call to join the Narragansett Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission
by Tony Jones – Photo: William Knowles Lot, the first historical cemetery recognized in Narragansett As a member of the Narragansett Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission since 2022, I want to extend an invitation to my fellow Narragansett residents to consider joining this important commission. We are in need of passionate and dedicated individuals who care…
Read MoreIt is what it is: March 26, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN Recently, I’ve had a lot of really interesting conversations with people I know about the crazy stuff that’s happening in this country and all over the world. Some of the conversations were adult, levelheaded and reasonable. Others were nothing but AOC talking points, and still others, got…
Read More“If you had $1 million dollars to improve the lives…” The Transform Rhode Island scholarship
The Papitto Opportunity Connection has announced the deadline for Rhode Island high school students to apply for the Transform Rhode Island Scholarship (TRIS) has been extended to Monday, April 7 at 11:59 p.m. TRIS offers a unique chance for Rhode Island high school students to win big while making a difference in communities that need it most in our state.…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 26, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A quick and sly low off the southeast coast may kick some showers our way early in the morning, and then a break before gusty westerly winds carrying some late afternoon and evening showers as another trough of low pressure sweeps through.Highs in the low 50’s and lows in the mid…
Read MoreART! Spaces That Hold Us – Bhen Alan
SPACES THAT HOLD US, Artwork by Bhen Alan, Providence Public Library’s spring exhibition, will be on view in the Joan T. Boghossian Gallery, 3rd Floor beginning March 24 through June 3, 2025 daily during the Library’s open hours. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, March 29 from 1 – 3:45 pm. SPACES…
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