For information about the upcoming RI general election on Nov 8, see the web site – vote.sos.ri.gov – that explains how and where to vote, options for early voting, and lists of candidates for all offices. RI has early in-person voting Oct 19 through Nov 7 at city and town halls; no special application is […]
A Toyota pickup truck crashed in reverse gear through the storefront of Wild Birds Unlimited, located in the plaza at 1000 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, shortly after 6pm on Saturday, Sep 24. The driver of the truck, a man looking to be about 60 years old, after being extricated from his vehicle was seen to […]
I spoke with Dr. Jane Chen, a professor of sociology in Taoyuan, Taiwan, about how the people of Taiwan are reacting to the ongoing conflict with China that has been making headlines for months in the global media. Cathren Housley (Motif): Do any of the people or political groups in Taiwan actually support reunification with […]
Thrift stores and consignment shops have plenty to offer regarding clothing, furniture, and house decor. There is no better feeling than digging through bins, racks and shelves and finding a perfect hidden treasure. With all of the options, antiquing and thrifting can get overwhelming, especially for a beginner — to help navigate the exciting world […]
Okee dokee folks… People that really know me know that I am not a big fan of kids. Never had any, never wanted any. I prefer cats and dogs! In spite of this, kids seem to be drawn to me when I play music. They get mesmerized by the guitar and the sound. I see […]
Though we’ve seen little relief from the heat, history tells us that eventually fall will arrive, the temperature will drop, and the leaves will change color and fall to the ground. Fortunately for music lovers, autumn is a great time for classical music in New England. Giving way to fanfare and season openers, the 2022-23 […]
We are entering the time of year when we leave the water and make our way to land. That first sniff of crisp autumn air and first poke of chill on our skin bring waves of nostalgia. That essence of autumness that hits us brings us to the same moment in prior years, whether it […]
Is a small group of radical environmentalists really seeking to undermine the rule of well-to-do senior citizens and their liberal neighbors? With all the NIMBY controversy surrounding the upcoming “Hope Street Temporary Trail,” you’d think they were constructing a prison. From October 1-8, a temporary, two-way “Urban Trail” will be constructed on the east side […]
Love to laugh? Does anyone not? Kismet Improv, which recently celebrated their first anniversary, is a live-comedy theater in Pawtucket owned by a husband and wife team. Artistic Director Luke Bruneaux has been providing improvisational comic relief since 2008, first in Chicago then later Boston. Executive Director Taylor Bruneaux started in Boston in 2012. Together […]
Motif has been publishing “In Their Own Words” each election cycle for the past 8 years, and readers have told us they find it useful. We edit responses for punctuation and spelling. Little changes are made to conserve space – for example, we usually replace Rhode Island with RI. We reached out to every candidate, […]