In their own words…: Candidates for Congressional District 1 (CD1)
Motif asked each candidate to answer a handful of questions. Here are their responses, side by side for easy comparison. These are the candidate’s own words – none of their […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
2023 Food & Drink Awards August 14
RI Food Truck & Drink Awards 2023 If you didn’t attend this year’s Motif Food Truck & Drink Awards you sadly missed out on a great event. This was my […]
Adoptables: Meet the Odd Couple
Daisy Mae is a chill older lady who loves everyone and everything, especially hanging on the couch. Her bestie Cocoa Bean, on the other hand, is a zesty little guy […]
Early Birds cast Early Votes: Early voting starts Wednesday, August 16
The primary election for Rhode Island’s first congressional district’s special election takes place on September 5, but why wait? Have an easy breezy voting experience and vote early. Early voting […]
State Supports E-Bikes: Word of mouth about rebates spreading
Did you know there is a state program in RI to rebate people who purchase e-bikes? “We are definitely hearing from more people who have questions about the rebates,” says […]
QUAHOGS TO HAWGS: A small life in the biggest state
I am on the bow of a sport fishing boat off the coast of Montague Island, the second-largest unpopulated island in the US. The Gulf of Alaska is a steely […]
Virus Subvariant EG.5 in New England: Not likely any greater threat than previous SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants
A new subvariant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is increasing in prevalence with initial US detection primarily in the New England area. Labeled EG.5, it was discovered outside […]
RI State Poet sought: Application deadline August 21
RI is seeking a new state poet, often informally known as the “poet laureate,” for a five-year term beginning January 2024. The role carries an honorarium of $1,000 annually. Applications […]
Commemorating Victory Day
While some Rhode Islanders have the second Monday of every August off to commemorate Victory Day, Japan comes together for a Peace Memorial Ceremony every August 6. The event is […]
Motif Bartender Awards: Boozy, Silly, and Full of Drama
“Do you have any idea what’s going on?” “None at all. Isn’t it great?” – Overheard at the Bartenders’ Ball This year’s award ceremony took place just above the go-kart […]