WE COOK! Mill’s Tavern’s Coffee-braised Short Ribs, Creamy Truffled Polenta, Gremolata

Braised short rib with puree and salad.

by Edward Bolus, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Coffee-Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Truffled Polenta and Gremolata: For your next dinner party, treat your guests to an exquisite blend of flavors with Mill’s Tavern’s Coffee-Braised Short Ribs.  Served with creamy truffled polenta and garnished with a vibrant gremolata, this luxurious dish promises a memorable meal,…

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Burn with Kearns: Unveiling the blueprint for the 50 plus, Part eight – Balance – Kevin Kearns

Two men in a parking lot exercise fighting each other.

by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise In our daily lives, the concept of balance permeates various facets such as work, family, and personal time. Yet, beyond these, balance is also fundamental to human movement itself. Without it, transitioning from point A to point B becomes arduous. Balance isn’t merely a nice-to-have; it’s an…

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In The News… summary for March 2, 2024

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY P.J. Fox, former director of the Institute for the Study & Practice of Nonviolence will become director of community violence intervention and prevention for Attorney General Peter Neronha RI Sen. Whitehouse said there were “many pots” of money at the national level to help pay for a bridge repair, takedown, etc.…

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Back to basics popular approach for Providence, even with challenges ahead.

A bridge over the Providence River.

Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images The Smiley Administration has released its priorities for this year, and accomplishments for the past year, which center around creating improvements to city services, public safety, housing and climate resiliency that have had tangible impacts on the quality-of-life of residents.  “I am incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made in…

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Cranston Mayor Hopkins announces bridge and culvert inspections – not done in decades

Entering city of Cranston, home of the bridges, sign.

Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has announced that Cranston is undertaking planned inspections and evaluations of Cranston’s bridges and culverts as part of his administration’s watchdog responsibility of the city infrastructure. Hopkins stated that engineering firm Pare Corporation (“Pare”) of Lincoln, Rhode Island is being retained for the comprehensive investigation on the conditions of the structures…

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“Our hearts sank” – Reps. Casimiro, Noret, and Sen. DiPalma reaction to St. Mary’s Home for Children report

St. Mary's Home for Children sign.

Immediate responses prevented further tragedy at St. Mary’s Home for Children Submitted by Rep. Julie A. Casimiro, Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rep. Thomas E. Noret – and printed in its entirety: After reading the Child Advocate’s report on abuse and unsafe conditions at St. Mary’s Home for Children, our hearts sank. These at-risk children,…

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