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Railroad Hobby Show, largest railroad-themed trade show in America coming up – Jeff Gross

January 21, 2024 |

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer This coming weekend, January 27th and 28th, the Amherst Railway Society will host their annual Model Railroad extravaganza at the Big E Expo Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Saturday hours are 9 to 5. Sunday hours are 10 to 5. For GPS Coordinates, use the following info: 875 Memorial Avenue, West…

Amherst Train Show is this weekend – Jeff Gross

January 25, 2022

Photo: Doug Scott by Jeff Gross, contributing writer After a 2 year hiatus the Amherst Railway Society is hosting its Model Railroad Show at the Big E complex (Eastern States Exhibition Center) in West Springfield, Massachusetts. A 1 hour and 25 minutes’ drive from Providence for Rhode Islanders (1 hour 15 minutes if you drive like…

Rhode Island Weather for June 15, 2025 – Jack Donnelly June 15, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Your Father’s Day forecast – Cloud cover becomes entrenched over southern New England, with perhaps some breaks in the overcast long enough to get periodic glimpses of the sun. Morning lows in the mid 50’s rise only to the upper 60’s with a light northeasterly breeze. Good day to let Dad… […]
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To honor Pawtucket Mayor Henry Kinch: A tribute to leadership and legacy June 15, 2025
By Mary Bray On Sunday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m., the Pawtucket Democratic City Committee will host a tribute breakfast at the Pawtucket Country Club to honor one of the city’s most impactful leaders—former Democratic Mayor Henry S. Kinch, Sr. The event offers the community an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the enduring legacy… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: Summer Feast for the Palate – Chef Walter Potenza June 15, 2025
SUMMER FEAST FOR THE PALATE Let’s discover New England’s culinary soul and the unique palate. Included a test recipe for the classic Lobster roll by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image, top: Attribution via Steve Wrzeszczynski Friends: Every summer, New England’s unique culinary charm invites travelers to explore its charming coastal villages, misty mountains,… […]
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A Greener View: Floppy Perennials, Holey Vegetables and Wet Soil Gardening – Jeff Rugg June 15, 2025
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: We have several tall perennials that flop over when they go into bloom. When we try to straighten up the iris, peony and delphinium plants, they crack and break. How can we keep them growing straight up without having a whole bunch of poles sticking up in the yard?… […]
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Gimme’ Shelter: Old Bay at the Providence Animal Control Center June 15, 2025
Hello! I’m Old Bay and I go great with everything! I was found as an injured stray, I have spent years on the street and loved my caretakers. They called when they could see I was not feeling well. I did have an ear infection, dirty fur and overall just a little beaten up but… […]
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In the news: Quick recap of the week’s news… 6.14.25 June 14, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Pawtucket: June 23: Slater Park Carousel opens daily, 11am to 5pm. June 28th – Pawtucket Vets public pool opens. Aug. 29 – Sept. 7, Pawtucket Arts Festival An unintentional overspend of Rhode Island’s motion picture tax credit program requires lawmakers to backfill a $3.2 million shortfall to production companies awarded incentives… […]
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Drowning in corruption in Bonnet Shores: Hundreds sign petition. No action by lawmakers. June 14, 2025
This is an update to a story RINewsToday did on April 1st – “Drowning in corruption in Bonnet Shores: by Dr. Melissa Jenkins Mangili”. Drowning in corruption in Bonnet Shores: Dr. Melissa Jenkins Mangili The latest development is a petition asking for change – to which the group says they have hundreds of signatures, but… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for June 14, 2025 – Jack Donnelly June 14, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cloudy to start the weekend with showers occasionally dampening the mood through the afternoon. Cool, with highs only around 60 after morning lows in the low 50’s with a light easterly breeze. It’s a “C-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born… […]
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Burn with Kearns: Train smarter, not harder. Multi-use fitness tools – Kevin Kearns June 14, 2025
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Founder of Burn with Kearns, UFC S&C Coach, and Master of Functional Innovation In an age of boutique gyms and trendy toys, it’s tempting to chase the newest, flashiest gear. But what really separates pros from amateurs isn’t just what they use—it’s how they use it. I’ve been in the… […]
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Out & About in RI: Miriam Hospital Gala raises over $890,000 June 14, 2025
The Miriam Hospital Raises $893,640 during Annual Gala Event’s auctions and fund-a-need support additional surgical technology for the hospital’s spine center More than 500 donors, friends, and supporters of The Miriam Hospital filled the Wildcat Center on the Harborside Campus of Johnson & Wales University on Friday, May 30 for the hospital’s annual Gala &… […]
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