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CLINIC CLOSES: Dave Carrara has been twisting wrenches in Johnston for more than 40 years. On May 12, he plans to close his Atwood Avenue shop, Carrara’s Auto Clinic, forever. Here he stands underneath a ’62 Cadillac Coup deVille he’s restoring for a client. Carrara plans to spend more time hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren.
Pumping The Brakes
Dave Carrara stood underneath the crusty ’62 Cadillac Coup deVille undercarriage, holding a cup of coffee in one hand and a tiny black flashlight in the other. His sagebrush mustache, … more
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SCOPING OUT THE SCENE: Doug Metivier looks in awe at the large tasting room as he prepares for his first beer and cheese tasting.
A tasty marriage
We’ve all heard of the classic pairing that is wine and cheese, but have you ever considered attending a full fledged exploration of fancy cheeses from around the world paired with local craft … more
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Good health is a laughing matter
Did you hear the one about how laughter is good medicine? It’s no joke. Science confirms that laughing enhances not just mental health but physical health, too. Just ask Dr. Mariah … more
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FREE TO GO: Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami.
URI Blue MBA student combines fascination with sharks, passion for ocean exploration
Christine de Silva’s interest with sharks may have started in a bizarre way – an autopsy. An undergraduate at the University of Miami, de Silva was in a class of STEM and communication … more
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HE’S GOT GAS: Silvan Garcia, head chef at the Governor Francis Inn works his wonders with the help from an efficient crew at the multi-gas-burner stove.
Debate on gas stoves continues to simmer
The debate over gas stoves continues to heat up, with legislators in some states moving to ban the appliances or, alternatively, ban attempts to ban them. Although US Secretary of Energy Jennifer … more
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Local filmmaker to debut new movie this March
Adam Carbone can pinpoint his interest in filmmaking to his mom’s VHS recorder. “She used to record us at family parties and all different events,” said Carbone, who’s a … more
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Could this be for real?
Move over David Baldacci and John Grisham, there’s a new kid in town, and he just may give you a run for your money. And not only does he come from our great state, but he started his … more
TEAM LEADERS: Gail Davis, Dona Damian and Vin Cullen at a recent lunch outing in East Providence.
Breaking the mold
The Community College of Rhode Island boasts some of the top women’s athletic programs in the country and offers sports in all three seasons each year. It is common practice for junior … more
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IN A BEECH FOREST: Nathan Cornell has identified a stand of beech trees in the woodlands of the CCRI Knight Campus.
Woodland treasures
Nathan Cornell considers it the finest stand of beeches in Rhode Island. “They look really impressive this time of year because the leaves turn a metallic, coppery-gold color that stands out … more
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I THINK I CAN: Bernie Pavia kneels down to play with his trainset in his newly remodeled living room. The Korean War veteran’s Johnston home was nearly totaled when a tree fell on it last Christmas. A small group of dedicated workers helped salvage the house, and Pavia’s spirit.
Packed with memories, veteran’s house saved
Bernard “Bernie” Pavia kneeled down to play with his trainset. The 91-year-old veteran laid the track out in a circle at the trunk of his bright white Christmas tree, and crawled up … more
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AUTHOR AND HIS PUPPETS: With author Andre Collins are puppets of the characters from his book “Everywhere I Go.” When Collins provides Zoom story time for kids, he uses puppets for the show.
A book with a message on monitoring screen time
Andre Collins has an important message to share with kids in his new children’s book “Everywhere I Go” about a Martian named Martin. Martin, who lives on a plain planet, leaves … more
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Citation ceremony: (L-R) Mike Underwood, Lisa Underwood, Kassidy Underwood, Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Executive Director of The Tomorrow Fund Lisa Abbenante.
Mayor moved by 4th grader’s ‘natural feeling’ to help others
Last Wednesday when 10-year-old Warwick resident Kassidy Underwood stopped at Mayor Frank Picozzi’s home to make a donation to his annual holiday lights display, she had no idea the series of … more
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