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Pawtucket · PawtucketWhatever happened to dream pop? Around a decade or so ago, dream pop was almost inescapable. Bands such as Beach House, DIIV, and Alvvays were weaving beautiful textures of reverberation guitars, soft vocals that bordered on incomprehensible at times, and mellow synths that painted entire pictures with a single hazy chord. Even further back in time, bands such as Slowdive and Cocteau Twins captivated audiences with their deep, melancholy caverns…See the Story
Lastself Review: A house where the floors are made of clouds
Pawtucket · PawtucketCOVER ART BY MICKEY ZACCHILI mickeyz.org IN THIS ISSUE: What’s the Vibe: Cannabis Dispensaries in RI by Lenny Brennan – An overview of the seven dispensaries in RI, with cannabis writer Lenny Brennan asking each dispensary to explain what patrons can expect when visiting their dispensary for the first time. Hops and Hemp: A blunt review of terp beers by Kelly Currier – While licensed brewers cannot use cannabinoids with THC in beer, they have …See the Story
On the Cover: The Cannabis Guide
Pawtucket · PawtucketPhoto credit: Murray and Peter Present. Written by Robert Leleux and directed by Eric Swanson, Murray & Peter present Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. St. Olaf’s sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah, allowing faithful audiences of the beloved TV series to relive the heartfelt hilarity of four zany ladies who never stop being the best of friends. It’s 2023, and Sophia is out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring …See the Story
GOLDEN GIRLS, THE LAUGHS CONTINUE: “Oh, blow it out your tubenburbles!”
Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidencePROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Members of the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and Rhode Island AFLCIO will rally for safe jobs Wednesday. This as representatives say many workers have been put in unsafe working conditions by unscrupulous contractors. They’ll be asking lawmakers to pass legislation giving inspectors the ability to shut down unsafe sites and keep workers out of harm’s way. They plan to gather at the construction s…See the Story
Trades workers to rally for safer working conditions
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Providence County · Providence CountyPAWTUCKET – Representatives from the Providence & Worcester Railroad told city officials they’re seeking grant funding to address various issues with train tracks running through city streets, particularly in the area of George Bennett Highway.See the Story
Railroad representatives say they’re on track for a solution
Providence County · Providence CountyCENTRAL FALLS – A new restaurant serving up a fusion of American, Brazilian, and Mexican food (along with plenty of sushi) is coming to the city, and owners Olga Saucedo and Ronielison Ribeiro say they can’t wait to officially open…See the Story
Cultural fusion restaurant coming to former George's location
Housing · Providence CountyCENTRAL FALLS – The city of Central Falls, in conjunction with the Central Falls Children’s Foundation and Papitto Opportunity Connection, has launched a new transitional housing program for mothers and children who are at risk of homelessness.See the Story