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Blessing of the Fleet weekend in Galilee

July 28, 2022 |

Photo: Narragansett Lions Club The Narragansett Lions Club held its first Blessing of the Fleet in the summer of 1972. Back in 1972, this was a 1-day event held in Galilee. Over the years, it grew into a beloved 2-day festival that includes a certified road race, a festive parade of boats, food, live music,…

Infrastructure investment to extend life of the Port of Galilee by decades

February 4, 2022 |

Photo: Town of Narragansett Governor Dan McKee’s proposed FY2023 budget includes an infusion of nearly $50 million in State Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars to continue the work of upgrading essential infrastructure at the Port of Galilee. The proposed investment at the Narragansett-based state port – the hub of the state’s commercial fishing industry – will…

Blessing of the Fleet 3-day event

July 21, 2021 |

The Blessing of the Fleet parade of decorated commercial and recreational watercraft, large and small will take place this year on Saturday, July 24th. But that’s just part of the Narragansett Lions Club 3-day event. Features are a certified road race, a festival parade of boats, food events, live music events, and over 30,000 attendees…

Business Beat: Dorcas International Institute confirms Milagro Sique as CEO January 13, 2026
Interim executive director confirmed by the board to lead state’s largest provider of immigration services Following an extensive national search, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island (DIIRI), the state’s largest organization providing integrated services to immigrants and individuals seeking refuge, is pleased to announce that it has appointed longtime senior leader Milagro Sique as its… […]
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ART! Fiber / Fabric / Form at Pawtucket Arts Collaborative January 13, 2026
The Textile Group SHOW at the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative will run from Friday, January 16th at 4pm to Monday, January 26th at 5pm. The Collaborative is located at 560 Mineral Spring Avenue in Pawtucket. Openings will be held on JAN 16th, 5 – 8pm & JAN 17th, 2 – 5-pm. ABOUT THE PAWTUCKET ARTS COLLABORATIVE… […]
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NEW Urgent Care Opens Today in Barrington – Brown University Health January 13, 2026
TODAY is the opening of the latest Brown University Health Urgent Care Facility. The facility will open with a ribbon-cutting at 9:30am at 236 County Road, in Barrington. Here is their announcement: Olivier Gherardi, DO reviewed when to go to an Urgent Care – and What Urgent Care Centers treat: Our urgent care centers were… […]
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Multiple Wildfire Departments Unified for Preparedness and Modernization – New U.S. Wildland Fire Service January 13, 2026
The Department of the Interior announced the establishment of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Interior also appointed new leadership to oversee the implementation of the new service with the vision of unifying the wildland fire management programs across the Department’s bureaus and offices. In simple terms — rather than multiple agencies each running their own… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for January 13, 2026 – a “B” Day! January 13, 2026
Morning:The day begins cold and mostly clear to partly cloudy, with early temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Dry air and light winds make for a crisp but calm start. Afternoon:Expect partly sunny to mostly sunny skies during the afternoon. Temperatures rise to around 40–43°F, close to seasonal norms. No precipitation is expected,… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for January 12, 2026 – a “B-” Day January 12, 2026
Morning:The day starts mostly cloudy and cool, with early temperatures in the low to mid-30s. Any leftover dampness from prior systems should be gone, though skies stay gray. Winds are light, and conditions are quiet for the morning commute. Afternoon:Clouds gradually thin through the afternoon with some breaks of brighter sky possible. Temperatures climb to… […]
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Veteran Lawmaker Steny Hoyer Bids Farewell After 45 Years in Congress – Herb Weiss January 12, 2026
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues According to Ballotpedia’s tracker of incumbents not seeking re-election in 2026, 20 House lawmakers are retiring at the end of this Congress, 17 of whom are age 50 or older. Last week, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), a long-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his retirement… […]
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Business Beat: Pariseault Builders Build a Home in Costa Rica with Homes for Hope January 12, 2026
Rhode Island–Based Construction Firm Gives Back During the Holidays For the second year in a row, Pariseault Builders, a fourth-generation, family-owned general contracting firm based in Cranston, Rhode Island, dedicated its Christmas-to-New Year’s break to giving back to a family in need. Eight members of the Pariseault Builders team, including CEO Brian Casey and members… […]
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Why Working Solo Doesn’t Mean Going It Alone – Mary T. O’Sullivan January 12, 2026
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “Reputation is the cornerstone of professional life.”— Charles Fombrun More professionals than ever are choosing to work independently. Coaches, consultants, business advisors, and technical specialists are building businesses around expertise rather than joining a large organization. The appeal is hard to resist: autonomy, purpose,… […]
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Baby Steps — and a Long Way to Walk for Free Child Care in NYC January 12, 2026
“Any effort to expand publicly funded seats would need to serve a very large pool of babies and toddlers to make a meaningful dent in demand.” That sentence captures the central challenge behind New York City’s latest child-care announcement — and the core test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign promise to make child care free… […]
Nancy Thomas

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