Save the Library of Congress – David Brussat

The inside of a library with many tables and chairs.

by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer on architecture Photo: View of the Library of Congress along with the circulation desk The spirit of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress trembles as the institution’s leadership proposes $60 million in renovations, including the removal of the circulation desk in the middle of…

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Burn with Kearns: 7 Elements of Fitness – Kevin Kearns

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By Kevin Kearns, Burn with Kearns The 7 elements of fitness. Why you need them in your daily programming. How they can affect your overall health over 40 I love working out! As well I should as I’ve been doing it for 40 years now! Holy crap! That’s like 2 lifetimes. Over the years my philosophies…

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RI Weekend Weather – Aug. 6/7, 2022 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather for saturday in massachusetts.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/6/22: Hey, guess what? Hot and humid today. We may see some morning mist particularly around the coastal regions, just for a little variety. Other than that, same ol’ same ‘ol, Morning low in the 70’s rising to afternoon highs around 90 with a south-southwesterly breeze and maybe some isolated…

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In the news… local, national quick updates

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Route 95 highway re-numbering was scheduled to start on Sunday, but has been delayed again 1,000 boats participated in Aquapalooza this past weekend in Mackeral Cove, near Prudence Island Orange Line MBTA will be shut down for a month for repairs – impacting 100K riders Judge Nettie Vogel in RI to…

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RI Weather for Friday, August 5, 2022 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather for friday in massachusetts.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another hot one today, but with something in the way of relief in the form of additional cloud cover for some occasional shade interrupting the blistering sun. A coastal boundary will try to set up in the early afternoon, which may be the trigger for some scattered showers and perhaps a…

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Williams & Stuart Real Estate official sponsor of 2022 Taste of Rhode Island

Taste of rhode island.

by Nancy Thomas After a two-year pandemic hiatus, plans are underway for the 2022 Taste of Rhode Island, a unique celebration of local food, drink and entertainment, to be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 6:00-9:00pm at Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode Island. The popular event brings together a dazzling selection of culinary delights from top area restaurants, food producers…

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Pool Safety – from the Union Fire District

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Being in the middle of a heatwave and in the middle of summer, is a critical time for safety around the ocean and backyard pools. Our guard may be down as summer winds down, but this is a key time to review ways to keep safe, especially where children are.Chief Steven Pinch and the Union…

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GriefSPEAK: Part Time Lovers – Mari Nardolillo Dias

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By: Mari Nardolillo Dias “…cause Fire is the devil’s only friend” (Don Mclean, Miss American Pie) (Note: Trigger Warning: Violent Death) He was a prominent man. A married man. A married man with children. He was known by all, if not by sight, certainly by name. He was at the center of the circle in…

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