SHARING OUR MUSIC WITH YOU I hope this message finds you happy, healthy, and home! Music is so healing and this is a time that we could use it now more than ever.   Although we can’t be together physically, we are fortunate to have technology that helps us while we social distance.   I […]

Assembly Does Not Need to Meet During Height of Pandemic By Dominick J. Ruggerio and Nicholas A. Mattiello   “Knock it off.” Governor Gina Raimondo’s recent demand of individuals violating social distancing directives struck a visceral tone in Rhode Island. The phrase, in a way, encapsulates the remarkable leadership the Governor has demonstrated during these […]

Dear Friend: Today is Census Day. You should have recently received a letter in the mail asking you to fill out the 2020 Census. As our nation continues to combat the coronavirus, please remember that it is very important for you to take the census and get counted. The 2020 Census will determine where billions of […]

It’s the Best Time of Year for Birds and Birders! Audubon Offers FREE Guided Bird Walks in May PRAIRIE WARBLER BY ED HUGHES It’s the best birding of the year! Grab your binoculars, search for spring migrants, and take time to explore those special places in nature with Audubon!   Unless noted, registration is required […]

Pawtucket and Central Falls Mayors Recognize Care New England CNE to Open Respiratory Assessment Site in Pawtucket Pawtucket – Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa together recognized Care New England for agreeing to place a Respiratory Infections Triage Unit (RITU) on the former Memorial Hospital property in order to support […]

Flowering garden plants? Perennials provide years of pleasure  If you want flowering garden plants for your border, perennials are the answer. They’ll be producing flowers from early spring until well into fall. Perennials can even enliven a garden during the winter.   Year-round Perennials do exactly what their name suggests. Every spring, their first fresh […]

COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund Established for Rhode Island Grants of up to $1,000 available to artists who have lost income due to the health crisis The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), in cooperation with the Rhode Island Foundation and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, is launching a […]

BIFF’S TWO DAY BOILED DINNER A KITCHEN MEMORY: PHOTO CREDIT DODGE MILL MUSEUM I started yesterday morning slow simmering all day in a reliable crockpot, a 3 to 4 pound boneless smoked shoulder in ample water with added aromatics – chunked stalk of celery, chunked half onion, several whole bay leaves and five whole peppercorns. […]