Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
Biography tries to move judge out from under shadow of controversial Rosenberg spy case Irving R. Kaufman, remembered primarily for sending couple to electric chair, shifted over time from being almost unquestioningly pro-government to an upholder of individuals' rights The post ... 05/26/2024 - 2:54 am | View Link
Calais, Maine, has a Global Entry office and RI doesn't? Mark Patinkin says the Feds hate us This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Calais, Maine, has a Global Entry office and RI doesn't? Mark Patinkin says the Feds hate us ... 05/20/2024 - 10:22 pm | View Link
Comedian Dan Rosenberg talks new comedy special, pilot episode of 'It's A Lot' Comedian Dan Rosenberg is back on stage for a taping of his new comedy special "Take Two." It's happening where he lives, on Bainbridge Island! 05/20/2024 - 7:16 am | View Link
Mark Patinkin speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Westerly Providence Journal columnist Mark Patinkin spoke about his experiences in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza to members of the Rotary Club of Westerly earlier this month before a packed ... 05/19/2024 - 5:15 pm | View Link
Hall of Fame honors for a groundbreaking Black journalist. Mark Patinkin remembers Jim Rhea “You missed the mark on that one,” the editor would sometimes say. Or: “I’m not sure any Rhode Islanders wanted to read about that.” Some colleagues felt I was at times being too fluffy. One told me, ... 05/18/2024 - 10:08 pm | View Link