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Out 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…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: Attendees share concerns, camaraderie at Senior Agenda Coalition event
Photos by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues. Look for his full report on the in his article on Monday. If you have an event you are attending or organizing and would like to be featured in an OUT AND ABOUT IN RI feature, send to: [email protected]
Read MoreOut & About in RI – Pawtucket’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (photos)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pawtucket, a fun and festive 43rd year! Photos by Herb Weiss, contributing writer
Read MoreTransparency a pressing issue for everyone – Ethan Shorey, Rhode Island Press Association
by Ethan Shorey, Rhode Island Press Association, commentary In a side capacity to my job as a local newspaper editor and writer, I’m also president of the Rhode Island Press Association. To people of a certain age, that name might sound stodgy and old, but we’ve been working hard to make sure we’re focused on…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: Inauguration time in Pawtucket – Mayor, City Council, School Comm.
Don Grebien was inaugurated last night as well as City Council & the School Committee. Here are some pix of the festivities that took place. Thank you to Herb Weiss for photos. ___
Read MoreOperation Winter Weather: City of Pawtucket has a plan
City of Pawtucket Announces 2024-2025 Winter Preparedness Plan Photo, top: Pawtucket City Calendar, Jennn Lombari, 2021 As winter weather approaches, the City of Pawtucket says it wants to ensure all residents are informed about snow and ice procedures. Please review the important details below to stay prepared and avoid fines during snow emergencies. For immediate…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! 12th Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo
The 12th Annual Rhode Island Authors Expo is less than a week away! The Expo is on Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 to 4:00 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. This FREE event will feature 100+ local authors and their books, panels & presentations, a Writers Resource Area, wonderful raffle prizes, ARIA Anthology sales, a Cardi’s Kaffeeklatsch area, and even a visit from Santa!…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: It takes a village to assemble and distribute “Turkey Baskets” in Pawtucket
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien and over 125 volunteers from local companies, banks, civic groups, and even students from local schools, assembled over 900 boxes (turkey baskets) to be given to low-income Pawtucket residents. These baskets, including Thanksgiving fixings, bread and turkey, are being distributed Monday, Nov. 25th at the former Apex…
Read MoreReimagining of Pawtucket’s mills quickly takes a new spin – view “Dawn”, the documentary
Dawn is a documentary that explores the re-imagination of Pawtucket’s industrial landscape to grapple with the effects of declining industry through the relationship between artists and forgotten mills. The documentary takes a look at the past 25 years of mill development in the City of Pawtucket. The film won 1st prize in the New England Film…
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