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FROM THE HEART: RIMI chief operating officer of clinical operations Siobhain Sullivan holds one of the heart-shaped icepacks provided to patients during their visit.
A ‘very calming’ experience
Siobhain Sullivan knows that the coronavirus pandemic has made breast imaging, an already stressful procedure, even more anxiety inducing. Luckily for patients, the Rhode Island Medical Imaging … more
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Lonnie Barham
‘A story in me that had to be told’
Every story has a beginning although, for sure, pinning down the precise moment may be elusive. But once Lonnie Barham had that big picture and the story line, he knew he couldn’t just let it … more
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DRUMMING UP A FOLLOWING: Instructor Selene Byron, who conducts the pound program at Edgewood Fitness for Women, sets a vigorous pace for those participating in the hour-long session held Saturday at Stillhouse Cove. The weekly fitness training, weather petmitting, involves the use of sticks that set a rhythm and cadence for the exercise program as well as bringing curious looks from those passing by.
Take a pounding & shed the stress
Ready for some stress relief? Pounding might do it. Selene Byron, who instructs pound classes for Edgewood Fitness for Women, brings stress relief and a lot more to sessions that when the weather is … more
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FROM A BAG OF BEANS: David Chartier perches his Canon outfitted with a 60 to 600mm Sigma lens on his car window. He uses a bag filled with beans or rice as a stabilizing platform.
Capturing nature on the fly
David Chartier is a hunter. His preferred target is birds, although he’s shot deer, squirrels, fish, foxes and even crabs. His choice of weapons is a Canon digital camera armed with a … more
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TAKING WORDS TO HEART: Dr. Luke Messac, seen here geared up for work at Rhode Island Hospital, recently shared a 13-year-old email response from NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci praised Messac’s thesis and said he was confident he would go on to have a successful career. (Submitted photo courtesy Luke Messac)
‘Best regards, Tony’
Dr. Luke Messac thought it was going to be like every other Tweet he sent.Messac, of Warwick, had just a few hundred followers as recently as July 16, and he took the opportunity to send out a … more
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‘THERE’S A STORY HERE’: Those were the words of Martha Sholes (standing), Rhode Island coordinator of Project Linus, who wanted to shine a spotlight on her friend, Helen Smith, who celebrates her 85th birthday this week and has been such a contributor to the project.
Made with love
As a kid I secretly identified with Linus Van Pelt, Charlie Brown’s best friend, who carried his blue security blanket everywhere he went. My own blanket was not blue, but yellow, the smooth … more
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GOING FOR GOLD: Gazmine Mason shows off her gold medals while sharing a moment with her mother, Danielle Daley-Mason, and father, George Mason.
‘Sharing my story to inspire’
Gazmine Mason was 10 years old when she was first introduced to bowling. That was 15 years ago. In the time since, she has gone on to graduate college and join the Professional Women’s Bowling … more
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A POSITIVE MESSAGE: Students Against Destructive Decisions President Sarah Monahan, JPD Police Chief Richard Tamburini, Deputy Chief Joseph Razza and Johnston Prevention Coalition Coordinator Jessica Parylak pose proudly with one of Tri-County’s Radiate Positivity signs last week. Signs just like this one were placed at more than a dozen locations across town.
‘Radiate positivity’
At times, optimism has been hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic. As Rhode Island continues to recover, though, Tri-County Community Action Agency Director Patricia Sweet and Johnston … more
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FATHER & SON: Jim and Jackson Bartro complete the race circuit in style.
Beetles are back
COVID-19 can’t stop the bugs. Well, more accurately, the Beetles. Beetle Cats, as they are known by many who sail them, are a version of a catboat. As for the Beetle, that has nothing to do … more
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Father Brian Shanley
Connecting the dots
As Father Brian Shanley reflects on his 15-year tenure as president of Providence College, he remembers what his parents told him when he was applying to colleges himself.As a senior at Toll Gate … more
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FATHER AND SON: Mickey Lamantia shares a moment with his son, Michael, who is 14 and just graduated from Hope Highlands Middle School. “Fatherhood – it’s everything,” Lamantia said.
‘It’s everything’
Michael “Mickey” Lamantia, lifelong Cranston resident, is a correctional officer at the ACI by day and sings outlaw country by night. He has worked with some of the industry’s … more
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Feast your eyes
In 1905, Domenico Palmieri opened a bakery on Ledge Street in the North End of Providence. Now, 115 years later and located at 624 Killingly St. in Johnston, D. Palmieri’s Bakery remains a … more
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Passion Project: Author William Geoghegan poses with his new book “Summer Baseball Nation.”
Connecting to the game
Summer baseball has always been a part of Will Geoghegan’s life, going back to his childhood when his family used to watch Cape Cod League games while vacationing in Massachusetts. They … more
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HOW HE’S GROWN: William Istok is now a “wonderful teenager,” his mother says – and he has become the tallest member of his family of four.
Sweet music
Lori Istok, a Cranston resident and owner of Lori’s Music Together, knows that “miracles do happen” – and she wants other families going through trying times to know it, … more
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Time Outdoors
So many staples of spring and summer life in Rhode Island will be different, or absent, this year due to the pandemic. Festivals, parades and fireworks displays have been called off, while it … more
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Dining out: City restaurants start welcoming back patrons for outdoor service
The state began allowing restaurants, cafés and other culinary establishments to offer limited outdoor dining services on Monday, and Mayor Allan Fung has signed a supplementary executive … more
A different Memorial Day awaits us
There will probably never be a May like this one in our lifetime. What is usually a month full of joy, celebration, and hope is now challenged by an enemy that we cannot see or hear – an … more
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Time to crow, Pawtuxet Farmers Market opens for season
The Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market opened for another season Saturday, drawing a good turnout of masked shoppers looking for fresh greens, fish and just baked goodies. Some were also looking to meet up with Mo, who in the past two years has become more
‘Make people feel closer to home’
Alyssa Limperis, a standup comic, writer and actress with strong Rhode Island ties, is a minimalist of sorts. Limperis, who will turn 30 in June, has been effortlessly bringing colorful characters … more
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SYMBOL OF HOPE: RISD graduate Shepard Fairey’s “R.I. Angel of Hope and Strength” is available for free download through the new RIArts.org website.
Resilient spirit
Shepard Fairey may not be a household name to most Rhode Islanders, but most of the state’s residents are likely familiar with at least one of his works. A Rhode Island School of Design … more
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Frank Rapone
Three-time Hall of Famer Rapone keeps on rocking
Johnston resident Frank Rapone is a member of three separate Halls of Fame, but he hasn’t rested on his laurels at all. Rapone, who has lived in town for 40 years, is a licensed massage … more
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'Queen' Mary's 95th big party
A young woman chased an errant balloon in a parking lot in the wind. An unmarked car, red and blue lights flashing in the back window, was parked nearby. A priest surveyed the scene. No, it was not the set of an abstract film, but more
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New life in old metal
Richard Boudreau has a gift. He sees things where others don’t. Yes, he sees a shovel. But he also sees the shell of a turtle, the torso of a saxophonist or the tail of a fish – or … more
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Love unmasked
By ERIN O'BRIEN It was an event a year in the making . with just a few minor hiccups along the way. In February 2019, Bryan Schnell devised the perfect plan - Aruba in April, a beach bungalow, dinner for two, sunset, a professional photographer, and a more
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TIME FOR A SMILE: Richard joins the saxophonist he created, one of a host of characters that populate his yard. He welcomes people to come by and discover the crowd.
New life in old metal
Richard Boudreau has a gift. He sees things where others don’t. Yes, he sees a shovel. But he also sees the shell of a turtle, the torso of a saxophonist or the tail of a fish – or … more
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