To the Narragansett people of Rhode Island, the humble strawberry carries an importance that goes beyond the confines of everyday convention. In the Narragansett language, wuttáhminneash translates as heart berry, and on June 23, the the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter will be hosting one of Rhode Island’s oldest celebrations of friendship and harvest. “Strawberry Thanksgiving […]
Miss Management The British have a phrase about general ineptitude, that “they couldn’t organize a piss-up in a brewery.” It appears the Raimondo administration is falling into that category. We have been treated to “Cooler and Warmer” and the UHIP debacle. Now it is revealed that because of missed deadlines for responding to legal demands, […]
Surely everyone from RI has heard of historic Pawtuxet Village in Cranston, nestled in a Narragansett Bay cove famous for the burning of the Gaspee (look it up!). In the heart of the village is a quaint coffee house called Little Falls Café, where friends and family (or friends who are family and family who […]
Beaches Atlantic Beach, Memorial Blvd, Middletown. Restroom, No pets. Atlantic Beach Park, 321 Atlantic Ave, Westerly. Family beach, amusements, kiddy rides, snack bars, antique 1915 carousel, batting cages, bumper boats, go-carts, mini golf, game room, waterslides, gift shop, beachware and an ocean-view cocktail lounge. Blue Shutters Town Beach, 469 East Beach Rd, Charlestown. Concession stand, […]
Discover local treasures. They grow on you. Support a local farmers market or PYO farm this season. They’re good for farmers, good for you and good for the environment! Not sure where they are? Use this (non-exhaustive) list and follow your bliss! Attleboro O’Connell Field, Capron Park, Sat 9am – 1pm, runs Jun 17 – Oct 14 […]