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Weiss gets endorsements for 15th District State Senate Primary
RINewsToday.com featured writer on aging makes run for State Senate Herb Weiss today announced major endorsements of his candidacy for State Senate. Weiss is running in the Democratic Primary to fill an open seat that is being vacated by State Senator Donna Nesselbush. He is a featured writer on aging with RINewsToday.com. Among the Pawtucket…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: 44th Annual Pawtucket Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
by Herb Weiss, RINewsToday contributor and weekly author of a column on aging issues The Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Parade returned on Saturday, celebrating its 44th year in 2026 as one of the city’s most beloved community traditions. Sponsored by the Saint Patrick’s Parade Committee and the City of Pawtucket, the annual event honored Irish heritage…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Packing for Annual Pawtucket Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway
Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien joined more than 125 volunteers—representing local companies, banks, civic groups, and even students from area schools—to assemble over 1,100 Thanksgiving “turkey baskets” for low-income Pawtucket residents who have pre-registered. The holiday boxes, each filled with a turkey, bread, and traditional Thanksgiving fixings, will be distributed on Monday, Nov. 24, ensuring…
Read MoreRhode Island enters 2026 Open Enrollment with one of nation’s Lowest Uninsured Rates
HealthSource RI encourages residents to review plans and take advantage of available financial help Rhode Island continues to lead the nation in health-care coverage as Open Enrollment 2026 begins. Started November 1, individuals and families can sign up for or renew affordable health and dental insurance through HealthSource RI- the state’s official marketplace — with…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Beautiful day for a Protest – No Kings, Providence
Saturday was a beautiful day for a protest with welcoming weather in most major cities in the country that had a “No Kings” event planned. Here are photos of the protest at the RI State House in Providence. A “Free Palestine” protest at Providence City Hall took place, with participants walking up to join the…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Senior Agenda Coalition of RI 16th Annual Conference (photos)
Photo, top: Herb Weiss & Carol Anne Costa On Sept. 25, 2025, over 300 gathered at the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island’s (SACRI) 16th Annual Conference and Expo, “Navigating Choppy Waters – Shelter from the Storm,” held at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. The Sept. 25 event featured a thought-provoking keynote address by…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Vineyard Yoga, Goddard Golf fix-up, Birdwatching, Photography, Big River, Walk Audit
Goddard Park Golf Course An NBC 10 viewer reached out to Ask Alison about the Goddard Park Golf Course. Jim emailed: “Goddard Park golf course used to be a great, inexpensive place for fixed income seniors to recreate and get some exercise,” he wrote. “Please address the disgusting, negligent, lack of management and resources. We…
Read MoreTo honor Pawtucket Mayor Henry Kinch: A tribute to leadership and legacy
By Mary Bray On Sunday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m., the Pawtucket Democratic City Committee will host a tribute breakfast at the Pawtucket Country Club to honor one of the city’s most impactful leaders—former Democratic Mayor Henry S. Kinch, Sr. The event offers the community an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the enduring legacy…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: Public Art mural unveiled at Pawtucket’s Senior Center (photos)
On May 23, 2025, more than 75 people gathered for the unveiling of a vibrant new outdoor mural at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, located at 450 Main Street in Pawtucket. The 14-by-21-foot mural, now displayed on the center’s exterior wall, celebrates Pawtucket’s cultural diversity and promotes a message of positive aging. The project transforms…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Centreville Bank Stadium opening day for RIFC in Pawtucket
Soccer time in Rhode Island. 0-0 was the final score between the Rhode Island FC and the San Antonio FC. The evening ended with a literal rainbow over the stadium. Parking in the lots around time was $30, but seemed manageable with most people arriving after a 15 minute walk. Food was raved over. Seemed…
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