Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, a Democratic candidate for governor, this week released 10 years of tax returns, challenging all other gubernatorial candidates to do the same. “Rhode Islanders deserve nothing less than full transparency from their elected officials—especially from anyone who is seeking to lead the state,” Gorbea said. “This shouldn’t be complicated,” she […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Root Vegetable Hash
Well, hello there! Sorry, I’m a little late this month, good old changing of the weather cruddies got me. Anyway, as I had discussed last month, I’m doing a two-part recipe this month and next. This month will be the side dish. Next month will be the main protein. This is a fantastic dish to […]
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Just My Opinion: Passover: A story of hope, persistence, and freedom
As we gathered as a family around the seder table, celebrating Passover, we once again were reminded how fragile it is, this thing we call freedom. There was solemnity as we re-told the story of the Jews exodus from more than 400 years of enslavement in Egypt, three thousand years ago. We experienced the symbols […]
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Gerry Goldstein: A perfect time to appreciate English, ain’t it?
On Facebook recently, a posting drew thousands of comments when it asked readers to “Kill me with one bad English.” This tortured request came – likely by coincidence – in April, which happens to be National English Language Month, an observance geared toward celebrating our Mother Tongue. One responder pretty much-summed things up by advising […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Brotherly love adds punch to their resistance
It’s ironic that Russia’s barbaric slaughter of Ukrainians has both horrified and inspired the world. Clearly, the soulless Vladimir Putin knew nothing of the courage and strength that burns in the Ukrainian people, exemplified spiritually – and physically – by brothers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, whose story defies believability. Vitali, 50, is the mayor of […]
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Archi-TEXT: Change is a Constant in Newport Architecture
Change happens, whether you want it to or not. That is perhaps one of the principal laws of the universe and it is certainly true in the world of architecture. The partial collapse and subsequent emergency demolition of 41-45 Franklin Street, up the hill from the Newport Post Office, is certainly a stark example of […]
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Celebrating Florence K. Murray on this St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, and as we celebrate Women’s History Month, no one exemplifies the accomplishments of women and the Irish more than Florence K. Murray, who distinguished herself in the military, in government, and in the courtroom. During this month, we have been highlighting women who have played significant roles in […]
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Gerry Goldstein: An ideal month for hoping the darkness will lift
I’d be willing to wager – and I’m optimistic I’d win the bet – that you don’t know March is “National Optimism Month.” Websites galore make reference to it without mentioning how and when this low-profile annual observance got started, but it’s especially appropriate in 2022. So don’t take the pessimistic view that you’ve missed […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Thai-inspired Peanut Chicken
Oh, you thought I was going to do something Irish-inspired? Nah, didn’t feel like doing the cliched thing here. Plus, I sort of did that already with the cottage pie. Instead, I think it’s time we take a trip to Asia. This is a quick and easy recipe to make, and it’s not short on […]
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Thom Cahir: PVD Food Trucks Getting Second Bite at Charlestown Apple
In what organizers and many townspeople thought was a “win-win” idea for weary residents about to be released from a mask mandate, almost everyone but the three councilors who voted down the event proposed by PVD Food Trucks were shocked at the results of the Feb. 28 Charlestown Council meeting. Eric Weiner of PVD Food […]
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Midtown Oyster Bar will host a Providence College watch party on Thursday for the Big East Tournament opener
What a special season it has been. I have been attending Friars games since I was a child when my late father would take my brother and me to see the likes of Austin Croshere (my mom’s future NBA crush), John Linehan, and Jamel Thomas. I truly believe this is the underlying reason behind my […]
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Women’s History Month: RI’s greatest female musicians
Rhode Island female musicians have contributed significantly to the national music scene over the years. This Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to a few RI artists who’ve stood out among their peers. For more, check out the videos below and visit the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame website here. Eileen Farrell Eileen Farrell (1920-2002) […]
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Just My Opinion: Images on a wall
Images on the Wall. In the small rustic apartment in a kibbutz, a few miles outside of Jerusalem, a picture of three young women stands out. Sarah It was years ago that I was in Israel, on a journalists’ mission. I remained after the mission to visit with a great aunt. She lived in a […]
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Gerry Goldstein: As Red Sox Nation abides lockout, an elegy
Nothing lifts the spirits in mid-winter like the arrival of pitchers and catchers for the start of spring training – but in 2022 this boost in the cold of February was denied us when Major League Baseball, as it periodically does, decided to shoot itself in the foot. In fact, Feb. 27 was to have […]
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Just My Opinion: What’s next for Lifespan and CNE, now that merger is presumably ‘dead’
Brilliant business strategy, bad healthcare solution? That’s the headline in an analysis of hospital mergers by the national group, Drugwatcher. And it’s certainly the question of the day after the announcement by Attorney General Peter Nerohna that he has denied the application to merge the state’s largest healthcare network, Lifespan, with its second largest, Care […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Shrimp Scampi(ish)
Well, hello Newport. I missed you last month! Got the ‘Rona, all good now, and back with a simple yet very delicious recipe. This week, I’m going to show you my take on shrimp scampi. It’s got an interesting ingredient and a step that you don’t normally see. This is a pasta-less dish. I actually […]
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Gerry Goldstein: By any definition, these folks watched their words
I looked out a backyard window the other day and saw a teewhitey digging up acorns that were covered with gorch and gurry. I got so caught up in the proceedings that I dreened my coffee. When I began a column this way years ago, there was editorial suspicion that I had truly lost it, […]
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Just my Opinion: Remembering the Blizzard of ‘78
This story was originally published on February 5, 2018, it has been republished because of its historical significance. The predictions were far less than the outcome. As the storm was forming 44 years ago on February 5, 1978, it was supposed to be heavy, ending on the evening of Feb. 6. It didn’t. It went […]
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Just My Opinion: Snowstorm further challenges state’s blood supply, already at critical levels
Blood collection agencies across the country, Rhode Island included, are suffering from what the Red Cross calls “the worst blood shortage in a decade.” This weekend’s snowstorm has only made matters worse. Weather events are a nightmare for blood collection agencies, with blood centers closed for storms, blood drives non-existent, and donors slow to re-schedule […]
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Just My Opinion: Reaching out during Blizzard of 2022
A lot has been written about blizzards in Rhode Island, from 1978 (the granddaddy of all) to what will now become the blizzard of 2022. What weaves these catastrophic events together, is the toll it takes on our seniors, those physically impaired, and the homeless. Just this week, volunteers scoured our neighborhoods in search of […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Sen. Marshall’s `B.S.’ degree tells the whole story
I have a quarrel with Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s top health advisor, over his recent description of Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) as “a moron.” The doctor was much too complimentary. But in Fauci’s favor, his opinion of Marshall did provide a window into the rough ride our country faces as we enter an election […]
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Just My Opinion: Jim Langevin – Courage, decency, honesty
Perhaps Jim Langevin will be remembered most for his courage. An 11-term Congressman from Rhode Island’s second district, he announced today, at the age of 57, that he would not run for reelection. Things might have turned out differently, had he not been severely injured in an accidental shooting when he was just 16. The […]
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Sour Grapes: Work From Home
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in […]