It is what it is: 1-22-25 – Jen Brien

January 22, 2025 |
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by Jennifer Brien, commentary LOOK WHO’S BACK- BACK AGAIN! MONDAY, I did something I have not done since the TWIN TOWERS were blown up… I sat in my living room with my dogs and had the TV ON ALL DAY watching the Inauguration. Literally, TV ON ALL DAY till I passed out at 8pm (I’m…

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It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones

January 22, 2025 |

by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ 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 local schools and libraries…

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Johnson & Wales University celebrates their first 16-month nursing program graduates

January 22, 2025 |
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18 students complete 16-month Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Johnson & Wales University celebrated the completion of its first Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort in December, presenting nursing pins to 18 students. The group began the 16-month program in Fall 2023.  “We are so thrilled to celebrate…

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Rhode Island Weather for January 22, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

January 22, 2025 |

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A near carbon copy of yesterday with more sunshine in the afternoon. Similar numbers with highs in the low 20’s and single digit lows in the morning with a light north-northwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in…

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Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island’s first Historian Laureate, retires

January 22, 2025 |

Conley Retires as Rhode Island Historian Laureate Photo: provided by Dr. Conley Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island’s first-ever honorary Historian Laureate, has announced that he will not seek another five-year term, when his current term expires on February 1. Conley informed the appointing authority, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, of his decision earlier this…

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Rhode Island Weather for January 21, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

January 21, 2025 |

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Just a terribly cold Tuesday on the way. Afternoon highs just barely creeping into the 20’s after single digit morning lows. A westerly breeze, as gentle as it will be, will still drag feels-like temps down around zero. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…

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Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association installs Executive Board for its 75th year

January 21, 2025 |
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The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA) installed its new Executive Board during a swearing-in ceremony on January 12 in Warwick.  The newly installed President, Woonsocket Police Chief Thomas F. Oates III, outlined his vision and priorities for the Association’s 75th year. His focus includes further strengthening traffic safety awareness efforts and launching the new…

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ART! $300K from NEA for Rhode Island arts organizations, artists

January 21, 2025 |

11 R.I. arts organizations, 1 artist to receive $300,000 in NEA Grants The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the first round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2025 of more than $36.79 million with $300,000 divided among 11 Rhode Island-based arts entities and one artist, Julia Sanches of Providence.  In 2024, the reward…

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