Business Beat: Dolly Towne has many reasons to celebrate in 2023

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A new endeavor, grand opening and rebranding marks a monstrous start to her year. Four years ago, Dolly Towne found herself at a crossroads.  She held a comfortable job working as a payroll tax analyst at an established company. She and her husband later welcomed their son into the world. It would be a tug-of-war between raising their newborn and continuing to work on site. After much thought and…

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ART! The Art of Darkness at HeartSpot Art Center

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Their 6th Annual Art of Darkness Gallery Opening at the HeartSpot Art Center is on Thurs., Oct. 27th from 6-9. The exhibition goes until November 16th. This is our most popular (and FUN!) show we do all year – we hope to see many returning artists and new talent alike. Last year our show represented…

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Value of the Book – at Weaver Library with Ray Rickman

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In an Antiques Roadshow-type format, Ray Rickman will hold one of his popular events, “Value of the Book” on Monday, September 26th at 6pm at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave, in East Providence. The event will cover what makes a book valuable, what type of book has the highest retail value, and will offer…

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St. Mary Academy-Bay View opens state-of-the-art science center

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New Barbara A. Papitto Science and Innovation Center immerses students in hands-on, advanced 21st Century learning As more women pursue careers in the sciences, STEM still remains a male-dominated field with limited leadership positions held by women. Bay View is working to change that. Made possible by more than $3 million in generous donations, St. Mary Academy…

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16 new outdoor recreation projects for 13 Rhode Island cities/towns

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Photos: Knightsville, Cranston proposed new outdoor park $4.1 million in matching grants have been awarded to 13 municipalities to develop or renovate local outdoor recreational facilities. The grants will fund 16 projects across the state including new athletic fields, playgrounds, a splash park, a dog park, a kayak/canoe launch, a pump track, walking trails, basketball,…

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“Home of the Brave” for Nurses Week at Linn Health and Rehab

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Lily Bolarinho, an East Providence High School sophomore who performed the National Anthem on trumpet outside of Linn Health & Rehabilitation nursing home during a shift change today. The performance was in honor of the many heroic nurses and healthcare workers, on National Nurse’s Day (May 6). Linn employees came outside to enjoy the patriotic…

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Celebrate with Bookkeeping Towne -Tonight, 3/3/20

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Join community leaders, business professionals, dignitaries and  Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee highlight the festivities commemorating the first anniversary of Bookkeeping Towne, LLC in East Providence. CEO and Founder, Dolly Towne, DCB, plans on celebrating her milestone with an Open House taking place at her new office on 1275 Wampanoag Trail (Rte. 114) on Tuesday, March…

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