Mr. Wilson’s Christmas Carol – Stave 1 – Michael Morse

Mr wilson's christmas carol.

by Michael Morse, contributing writer Good old Mr. Wilson has lost his Christmas Spirit. Can the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come lead him to redemption? I believe so. Here is my Christmas Carol in its entirety, starting today and continuing to Christmas morning. If you’re enjoying it please consider sending a copy to a…

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Get your Holiday(s) on! LaSalette Shrine, the BIG spirit of the season

A christmas lights in the dark.

In the past two years, we have lived through unprecedented times. We’ve witnessed natural disasters, civil and political divisions, and mourned those whom we lost during the pandemic. Despite all of these challenges, however, LaSalette Shrine says of their 2021 Christmas Festival: “This reminds us that God still springs forth hope in the form of…

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Get your Holiday(s) on! – Bolts Bazaar

A poster for the bolts bazaar.

This year the Bolts Bazaar will run it’s fourth event for the benefit of Cranston High School East. With COVID stopping last year’s event, there are plans to come back stronger than ever. This year the bazaar will raise funds for a new program that East has developed to honor and reward their students.  The…

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Boat House & Tiverton Police hold Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive

A red toy truck sits on a window sill.

More than 200 toys were collected for those in need in the local community Boat House, located at 227 Schooner Drive in North Tiverton, RI, recently partnered with the Tiverton Police Department on its annual toy drive, Operation Blue Santa. On Tuesday, December 7th, Boat House hosted a special event for guests who donated new, unwrapped toys/gifts…

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Brilliant resilience – Michael Morse

A bunch of string lights on a dark surface.

by Michael Morse, contributing writer I wanted to just throw it away, but I couldn’t. It just seemed wrong. So I took off my gloves and my frozen little fingers got to work. One bulb at a time, jiggle it a little, push it in, and move to the next. Somewhere along the line somebody…

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ART! Show Ho Ho at Gallery at Four benefits Alzheimer’s cause

A painting of a woman in a blue dress.

Photo: Anthony Russo, PARTY GIRL, oil on canvas, 48”x36” Show Ho Ho… Art for Alzheimer’s opened a few days ago at Gallery at Four in Tiverton, RI – 3848 Main Road. A reception to meet the artists and support the Alzheimer’s Association, Rhode Island Chapter, will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 4 to…

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