Not in decades, and perhaps never like this before, has the state received such a sudden, dire reminder of the importance of our local infrastructure, and keeping up with the difficult process of …
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12/14/23
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I went through a washing machine. Well, actually it was an MRI, but it could have been a washing machine.
I share the experience because those familiar with the machine will hopefully get a …
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12/7/23
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During this season where the gifts we receive and provide to others contributes towards a feeling of general gratitude and merriment, it seems appropriate to cast a light on an organization working …
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12/7/23
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The question had me thinking: “Is there a teacher who has impacted your life and have you thought to tell them what it’s meant to you?”
I’m not talking about a parent, …
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11/30/23
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Our story this week highlighting a conference held by the New England Donor Services left us with a couple of resounding thoughts, but the biggest takeaway was that Rhode Islanders should not be …
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11/30/23
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“I love that church. Too bad, it doesn’t look like it’s being used anymore.”
As we were driving West Shore Road, I knew immediately what Carol was talking about; one of …
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11/23/23
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Warning: This is another column about dogs.
I know I’ve written a lot about canines over the last two weeks: a story featuring Hillary Gillinder of Rhody Home Adopt who has fostered 250 …
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11/16/23
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There was something somberly fitting about the inconsistency among various government and private entities regarding when to observe the most recent Veterans’ Day, which fell on a Saturday this …
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11/16/23
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In the midst of multiple, overlapping crises that often result in the loss of housing for at-risk individuals, we are grateful to be able to report on organizations like the House of Hope, which shed …
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11/9/23
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