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“Lifting the Curtain” series: Curators’ insights into Preservation Society of Newport collections

January 30, 2025 |

This winter and spring, members of The Preservation Society of Newport County curatorial staff and resident scholars will share their expertise in a series of limited programs called “Lifting the Curtain: Behind the Scenes of Museum Work.” These programs, continuing through April, offer exclusive opportunities to see and learn about the work that happens behind…

Rhode Island Weather for February 3, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 3, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Pretty out there! 1 to 2″ for most of us – slightly more up north. Highs in the 40s should have a quick melt of it all. Partly cloudy – some sun. It’s a C day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in… […]
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The EEOC isn’t defanged, yet – Mary T. O’Sullivan February 3, 2025
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced that the agency is returning to its mission of protecting women from sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination in the workplace by rolling back the Biden administration’s gender identity agenda. – EEOC Website Under the guise of “protecting women”, the current… […]
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First Senate Aging Committee hearing of new congress looks at wellness – Herb Weiss February 3, 2025
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Over a week after the 119th Congress began on Friday, Jan. 3, U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) took the reins of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging, becoming its 20thchairman. He follows in the footsteps of former Chairman Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), a 3-term Democratic Senator, who lost his reelection bid for a… […]
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The New England National Party forms – aims to reshape New England politics February 3, 2025
Today, The New England National Party (NENP) has officially launched in Connecticut. This is their announcement: The NENP launches today in Connecticut, with a bold mission to create a viable alternative to the political status quo in New England. The party aims to challenge the complete monopoly of power currently held by the Democratic Party in the region, which… […]
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Our Networking Pick of the Week – So. RI Chamber 1st Friday Coffee at Home Health Care February 3, 2025
First Friday Coffee, hosted by @Home Health Care, will be held on Friday, February 7th from 8 to 9am at Home Health Care, 567 South County Trail, Suite 305, in Exeter. The event is a networking event of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. Network with the best and brightest of Southern Rhode Island’s… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for February 2, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 2, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak pre-frontal trough will extend east from the primary low pressure system developing over the Great Lakes and will trigger snow showers beginning in the evening hours and carry through the night leaving us with up to 2 inches of the white stuff by Monday morning. Morning lows in the… […]
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Business Beat: 13 Compass Watch Hill agents leave to join Residential Properties February 2, 2025
Residential Properties announced that 13 agents from the Compass Watch Hill office have now joined Residential Properties Ltd., the local, independent leader. Affiliating with the team of experts in Residential Properties’ South County office are: Dottie Nigrelli, Lauren Nigrelli, Thomas Nigrelli, Nancy Richmond, Carol Viccione, Sally Owen, Serene O’Connor, Elizabeth Douthit, Elizabeth Masterson, Susan DeMovick,… […]
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Sports in RI: Athletic director Justin Erickson. Making a difference in Johnston – John Cardullo February 2, 2025
by John Cardullo, sportswriter UPDATE: Last night, Feb.1st, Erickson was named Athletic Director of the Year by RIAAA. Conngratulations! Johnston’s Athletic Director has made a big difference in his short time at both the high school and middle school – and the best is yet to come. Justin Erickson was named the athletic director for… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: Humble lentils, powerful health – Chef Walter Potenza February 2, 2025
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Humble lentils, powerful health. Friends: ACW reader Nicole F. from Corydon, Indiana, inquired about red and yellow lentils. Here we go, Nicole. I am including a good recipe to try. Hopefully, it will help! Lentils are a staple in our pantries. They are versatile, nutritional, and can offer a base… […]
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Gimme’ Shelter: Mimi and Mellody at Providence Animal Control Center February 2, 2025
Hi! Hi! We are Mimi and Mellody, we came from a loving family but ended up at PAC when the landlord said we had to go, how sad! Both of us went through the “Gimme Shelter” program where we were spayed and neutered and given back to our family. Mimi was named when the family… […]
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