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Expressions of love
“You help me when I’m stuck,” one reads. “You never stop until the job is done,” says another. Then, an expression of gratitude with a more whimsical tone: … more
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PANDEMIC PERSEVERANCE: CharterCare nurse Timothy Aurelio invented the N95 Mask Preserver after speaking to a security guard who kept his crushed mask in a brown paper bag around his belt loop.
Saving masks and lives
CharterCare ER nurse Timothy Aurelio was working a shift in the COVID-19 unit last July when he noticed a security guard with a brown paper bag intertwined with his belt loop. Joking with the man, … more
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‘BEFORE ALL OF THIS’ As a nursing student University of Rhode Island junior Katherine Blake spends much of her time at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence – and as a result, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a particularly anxious time for her. She looks forward to enjoying a concert at an outdoor venue near her home in upstate New York. “I can’t wait to go there because it feels like home, and it reminds me of what we knew before all of this,” she says.
‘I miss being together’
Paige Chakouian turned 21 six months ago and is still waiting to celebrate her birthday. The University of Rhode Island junior always imagined her coming-of-age celebration would involve her not … more
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Madeline, seen here at the Narragansett Breachway, experienced her first panic attack at age 9.
Finding peace in panic
I was 9 years old when I had my first panic attack. It was a hot August day, and I was sitting in a cramped Italian restaurant in New York City. Family was visiting from out of town, so we took … more
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MOBILE GUIDE: The Brewery Passport app helps people discover new local breweries and plan routes to visit multiple spots. It’s a helpful way to keep track of where you’ve been.
A thirst for exploration
After a long winter, spring has sprung. And local Rhode Island breweries are embracing the warmer weather by opening their outdoor seating – and brewing up a storm. Now, with the help of … more
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FAMILY FIRST: Pictured in this file photo from 2017, from left to right, Jack, Matt and Sallyann DiIorio are joined by Race for Matt and Grace co-chair Michael Crawley. Sallyann said family and friends have been “very crucial” to getting through the past year.
Easter emergence
In a year when seeing loved ones has been a difficult and often dangerous endeavor, family was never more important.  The coronavirus pandemic has gripped the nation for more than a year, as … more
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BACK AT IT: After a life of gymnastics, Shannon Cornicelli stepped away from coaching at her gym four years ago. Now, she’s back teaching – and more excited than ever about her sport.
Sticking the landing
During the pandemic, Shannon Cornicelli, owner of Dream Big Gymnastics in Cranston, rediscovered what makes her happy – coaching. After a life of gymnastics, including state championship … more
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‘MAGIC’ WORDS: Cranston High School West senior Emily Durigan poses with her Notable Mention from WriteRI’s statewide Short Fiction competition. Emily placed in the Top 10 for grades 10-12, and will have her short fiction piece, “The Magic of Music, published in a book.” Emily was surprised with this honor during her virtual English class on Friday, March 5. The class was attended by her father, Sean Durigan, a West teacher, and West Principal Thomas Barbieri.
‘Her powerful voice’
On March 7, Diana Champa of School One, along with local authors Taylor Polites and Hester Kaplan, surprised Cranston High School West senior Emily Durigan during her virtual English class to tell … more
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HANDS ON LEARNING: Kids gaze in wonder at pieces of the brain at the 2019 Brain Week Rhode Island festival.
A cerebral celebration
“It’s only really been in the last half century that we know what we know about the brain. We know about the stars, we know about the physical world around us, but what lies within is … more
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Green light
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, local restaurants are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with specials, events and lots of good luck. For O’Rourke’s in Pawtuxet … more
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DESIGNS WITH A THEME: The graphics arts class at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center competed for the honor of having their design on this year’s RI Academic Decathlon T-shirt. The theme of the competition this year is the Cold War. Students hold up the winning shirt design as well as their entries.
Battle of the brains goes virtual
“Anything is possible through Zoom,” Rhode Island Academic Decathlon director Frank Lenox said. Because of COVID restrictions, the annual competition will be held virtually this year … more
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HONEY HARVEST: Kevin Shea, right, handles a honeycomb while collecting honey from one of his 20 hives.
Busy bees
For Kevin Shea and Sue Baron of Rizzo Farms, beekeeping isn’t just a hobby or something to do on the weekends, but a way of life.  And even though Shea manages the hives and Baron … more
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