Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
Gimme’ Shelter: Nesta. From a rooftop to the Providence Animal Control Center. Next…
Remember my story? Somehow I got out on the roof and brave firemen cared enough to come and fetch me. Since then I’ve been at this wonderful shelter – lazing around – with lots of hope for my future. I am a young female and these are the adjectives my keepers use to describe me:…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Jan. 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front passes through, and another frontal system rides up the eastern US coast and affects us with light snowfall during the afternoon and evening hours with total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Highs in the low 40’s and evening lows around 30 with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The local butcher shop – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, Chef Walter’s Cooking School Photos provided: Chef Walter When you walk into a family butcher shop, you are not just buying meat; you are becoming a member of that community where quality outshines convenience. Friends: Well, living in small Rhode Island has some conveniences: the ocean nearby, beautiful greenery, great restaurants,…
Read MoreAndrade-Faxon Charities for Children distributes over $400,000. Over $9.2M in 30 years.
Billy Andrade – Brad Faxon Charities for Children Distributes $406,753.00 to 62 Deserving RI and MA Charities Who Help At-Risk Children. Total dollars given, spanning more than 30 years, amounts to $9,265,349. The Andrade – Faxon Charities for Children mailed out 62 checks totaling $406,753. to Rhode Island and Southeastern Mass 501(c)3 organizations. Andrade and Faxon,…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of the week ending Jan. 18, 2025
It’s a busy life! Here are snippets of events in the news – from Rhode Island – to China! If you are looking for more indepth on a topic, just email us with what you want to know – or google using the words we put here. Be informed… RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Bajah’s Cat…
Read MoreWWII veteran, Roger Desjardins, turns 100 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Other members of ITAM 100 club: WWII Veterans Caster Salemi, 102, Arthur Mederois, 10, Bill, Soule 101, and sitting Louie Dolce, 100. Rhode Island World War II veteran Roger Desjardins turned 100 years old today. It was hell, said World War II veteran Roger Desjardins describing his combat experience…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Transforming lives through movement and mindset – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, on exercise and fitnesss For many of us over 50, we find ourselves juggling responsibilities for both our children and, sometimes, our grandchildren. Encouraging them to stay active and maintain a healthy weight while also managing our own wellness can feel overwhelming. Yet, what if the key to unlocking…
Read MoreOvernight Drop-in Shelters and Emergency Warming Centers, statewide, announced
Late Saturday afternoon, a press release from the Governor listed what the state is doing in preparation for the frigid winter conditions coming in this week, including some snow set to start on Sunday. Perhaps responding to our request for a coordinated list of overnight shelters that would be available for the homeless, the RI…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Dave’s Fresh Marketplace is IGA USA Retailer of the Year
The Independent Grocers Alliance has announced Dave Cesario, owner of Dave’s Fresh Marketplace in East Greenwich, Rhode Island as IGA USA Retailers of the Year. The Retailer of the Year awards are the highest honors IGA bestows upon its retailer members. They are presented annually to grocers who have best provided leadership and excellence in…
Read MoreNewport Mansions: MLK Day free admission at Breakers, Marble House. Breakers gates re-do.
Newport Mansions Offer Free Admission on MLK Day The Preservation Society of Newport County will offer free admission to The Breakers and Marble House on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20. The Breakers and Marble House – two National Historic Landmarks built during the Gilded Age by members of the Vanderbilt family –…
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