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Sometimes you may just pick up a good book to read, especially during a storm when the Governor’s call for a State of Emergency three days ago because of the blizzard. Yes, being homebound because …
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Herb Weiss
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2/12/15
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With 40 years in state government under his belt, including 29 years at Elderly Affairs, Larry Grimaldi begins to move into his next stage of life, publicly announcing his retirement as of Feb. 6.
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Herb Weiss
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2/4/15
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According to ABC 6 News, early New Years Day, Toni Liberatore, a Burrillville resident walking her dog in the extremely cold weather, called the Town’s animal control officer after she …
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Herb Weiss
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1/15/15
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According to ABC 6 News, early New Years Day, Toni Liberatore, a Burrillville resident walking her dog in the extremely cold weather, called the Town’s animal control officer after she discovered …
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Herb Weiss
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1/15/15
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The U.S. Special Committee on Aging continues to direct its investigative spotlight on phone scams involving re-loadable prepaid debit card. The recent joint hearing is the third in a series of …
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Herb Weiss
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11/28/14
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In her late 20s, Janet Lee Dupree took out a $3,000 student loan to help finance her undergraduate degree. While acknowledging that she did not pay off the student loan when she should have, even …
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Herb Weiss
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11/12/14
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With less than two weeks before the September 9th Democratic primary, gubernatorial candidates are working overtime to get their political message out by mailed campaign literature and bombarding the …
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Herb Weiss
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8/27/14
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Three years ago, a personal story would lead filmmaker Steven Loring to zero in on a topic for his MFA thesis film while studying at the Social Documentary Film Program in NYC’s School of Visual …
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Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, with nearly 60 years in the music business, continues to reach out to his old fans and to new generations as well.
The 70-year-old Tavares is still performing about 75 …
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Herb Weiss
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4/23/14
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As an aging Baby Boomer, the pains and aches of old age and my noticeable gray hair are obvious signs of getting closer to age 60.
The aches and pains of getting older happen more often, …
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Herbert Weiss
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2/26/14
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On Jan. 28, 2014, President Barack Obama gave his 2014 State of the Union (SOTU), a whopping 6,778-word speech, calling on both Chambers of Congress to either work with him to move the country …
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Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics brought bad news to over 57,000 jobless Rhode Islanders. According to the federal agency, Rhode Island’s unemployment rate of 9.2 percent is the …
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Herb Weiss
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12/19/13
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On Nov. 11, there were a lot fewer World War II veterans attending the ceremonies honoring them. With a median age of 92, many of these members of “The Greatest Generation” are becoming frail, …
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Herb Weiss
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11/26/13
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Richard Walton, an 84-year-old activist, writer and teacher, lost his battle with leukemia on Dec. 27, 2012. A longtime resident of Pawtuxet Village, Walton was known for his activism against …
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1/4/13
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Throughout his 84 years, Richard J. Walton served as a role model for generations of activists, watching out and protecting Rhode Island’s voiceless citizens, showing all that positive societal …
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Herb Weiss
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1/4/13
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Let’s face it –Valentine’s Day can be somewhat of a let down.
If you’re single, you’ve never felt so alone in your life. If you’re widowed, you think about your lost partner more than ever. And if you are in a …
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2/10/09
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Fresh on the heels of the winter celebrations and midnight romance on New Year’s, Valentine’s Day is another holiday that emphasizes togetherness. Feb. 14 finds restaurants packed with couples and flower shops overflowing with customers, …
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2/10/09
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