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“If you build it, they will come” – John Cardullo

August 15, 2021 |

by John Cardullo, sportswriter “Is this heaven?” “No, it’s Iowa” and with these words one of the greatest baseball games to be seen in a very long time played out like a classic game of days long ago. The statement came across an Iowa cornfield back in 1989, “If you build it, they will come.”…

Time for Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones April 23, 2025
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Meet Tim! https://www.superjerseyexpo.com ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at… […]
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It is what it is: April 23, 2025 – Jen Brien April 23, 2025
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary MY ONE BIG BEEF WITH THE POPE A lot of people have been saying some crazy things about POPE FRANCIS over the last 24 hours and I have to say I think it’s pretty shady that some of the BIG GUNS in the press and the church are going… […]
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Phasing out of petroleum-based synthetic dyes and colorings in nation’s food supply begins April 23, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of new measures to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply—a significant milestone in the administration’s broader initiative to Make America Healthy Again. The FDA is taking the following actions: “For too long,… […]
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Out and about in RI: Earth Day and a remembrance at Wingate April 23, 2025
As Earth Day was recognized, the spring day at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence combined the day with a remembrance. Wingate residents and staff honored lives lost with the planting of a new tree on the property. A group gathered for the heartfelt tribute to those who they’ve recently lost, and planted a… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for April 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly April 23, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly clear and pleasant day with some scattered fair weather clouds rolling on through. Highs in the low 70’s and lows in the low 50’s with a northwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida… […]
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ART! Participate in first instructed plein air painting at the Warwick Center for the Arts April 22, 2025
Meet at the Warwick Center for the Arts at 2pm on Saturday, April 26th. They will set up to work on the brick patio or anywhere that strikes your fancy in good ‘Ole Apponaug for their first plein air event! Beginners welcome! There will be extra easels setup for you! Bring your paint, canvas and/or… […]
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Cato Poll: Americans want spending cuts and tax cuts, saying 59 cents of every dollar is wasted April 22, 2025
By Adam N. Michel As Congress debates how to extend the expiring 2017 Trump tax cuts, a new poll from the Cato Institute suggests the American people support an approach that pairs tax relief with significant spending cuts. The House and Senate have passed a budget framework to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent, increase… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for April 22, 2025 – Jack Donnelly April 22, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front and some early showers clear away in the morning, leaving behind party to mostly cloudy skies. A bit warmer, with highs in the low 70’s and lows in the upper 40’s with a westerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN… […]
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Rotary Club of Providence to donate national award-winning books April 22, 2025
The Rotary Club of Providence will donate nearly 300 books by Rhode Island based, national award-winning authors and illustrators for use by students at the city’s Harry Kizirian Elementary School on Friday, April 25. The books will be available to all students in the school’s 19 Kindergarten through fifth grade classroom libraries. Books will be… […]
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Dominick J. Ruggerio, Rhode Island Senate President, has died April 21, 2025
In a statement released by the RI Senate: “It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio earlier this morning. We are so grateful for the love and support of his friends and colleagues. Throughout his illness, Donny fought valiantly, just as he always had for his constituents… […]
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