News Analysis — Elections 2022: Few contested races remain after primaries
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 […]
Truck crashes backwards into Warwick storefront: No apparent serious injuries
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 […]
The People Speak
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 […]
Urban Trail Trial Hindenburg?: Testy Tempers on Hope Street
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 […]
Kismet Improv: Making a Fest on the Fly
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 […]
In Their Own Words – Sept 2022
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, […]
You’ll fall for these fall hikes (not literally, please)
There’s nothing more beautiful than autumn in Rhode Island. Picture it: You’re wrapped in a cozy sweater, walking through the woods, gazing at the foliage, with a box of fresh cider donuts in one hand and your iced coffee in the other. For a little state, Rhode Island has no shortage of lovely hiking spots, […]