Back in the 1990s, two brothers in Boston started a company devoted to spreading optimism. They called it “Life is Good” and they put that message on T-shirts and hats. They thought people were too negative and anxious about things.
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John Landry
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1/3/14
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For the past 25 years, Dr. Stephen Kaplan has researched Jewish history and thought as an avocation and has explored the experience of the Jewish people as a pathway to understanding the Jewish faith. As part of the “Time for Me” Adult Education …
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Arthur C. Norman
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1/3/14
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Serious illness and end of life are two topics that many people don’t want to even think about never mind prepare for. Conversations about how to deal with the progression of a serious illness often get put off until there is a crisis and it …
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Catherine Burke
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1/3/14
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Falls account for more than one million injuries in the United States annually. There are four types of walking accidents, with the most common being the slip and fall. That’s the type of fall that happens when you fall due to a surface not being …
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1/3/14
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Matthew Fabisch has been named the new Executive Director of the Rhode Island Republican Party. In that position, he is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the state Party. Fabisch, 30, is an attorney who lives in Smithfield with his wife …
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David Talan
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1/3/14
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On Friday, December 6, Neal Drobnis, Coordinator of Kosher Nutrition for Jewish Family Service welcomed nearly 100 guests and volunteers to the Kosher Senior Café Hanukkah party at the Alliance JCC.
The guests were treated to a sterling …
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1/3/14
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PROVIDENCE – The Miriam Hospital is making its valet parking even easier. Now, patients and visitors can send a text message to the valet service when they are ready to leave, so the wait for their vehicle will be shorter.
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Arthur C. Norman
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1/3/14
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An Interfaith tribute and celebration in the honor of Nelson Mandela was held Dec. 15 at the West End Tabernacle Baptist Church in Providence, a predominantly African and African-American congregation. The tribute was organized by Rev. Dr. Donald …
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Martin Cooper
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1/3/14
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PROVIDENCE – Adoption Options is holding a free informational session for those considering adoption. Licensed adoption workers will be available to provide information and answer questions.
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Arthur C. Norman
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1/3/14
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PROVIDENCE – HealthSource RI, Rhode Island’s health benefits exchange, reminds all Rhode Islanders that it has extended individual and small employer plan selection and payment deadlines to ensure that more Rhode Islanders are able to have …
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1/3/14
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