Michael Pare
On a mission
Salve president shares school’s achievements, goals
M. Therese Antone, RSM
Position: President, Salve Regina University
Background: A native Rhode Islander, born in Central Falls, Sister...
For Legislature, perception is reality
It has always driven Bill Irons nuts that the local media – and, in turn,
the general public – tends to...
Rhode Island loses visionary for tourism
You didn’t have to spend much time with Ann O’Neill to feel as if you knew her well.
Several years ago, during a stint...
Reflecting on a difficult 2003
Time to review the top stories of 2003 – business, or otherwise.
No ranking them this time, as I have done in the past....
Give the gift of life – donate blood
A couple of weeks ago I urged you to consider donating some food or money to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Soup kitchens...
Things are looking up in Downcity
I have never been a fan of talking trees.
Those apple trees in “The Wizard of Oz” scared the life out of me –...
There’s no better time to give
It is not about generosity – it never has been. It is about the numbers. And the fact that the numbers just don’t...
Colleges a plus for downtown
A few thoughts as we digest our turkey and gear up for the serious holiday
shopping season…
It’s time to embrace...
Students can clear a higher bar
Peter McWalters, Rhode Island’s commissioner of education, remembers visiting Ireland about 15 years ago. He was there with other educators, administrating tests to students....
Facing customers never felt so good
Let’s see if I’ve got this right. If you are one of a handful of tellers at a Fleet branch – maybe on Hope...










