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Commentary: The small mind of a big man on campus

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proposed an answer that won’t work to a problem that doesn’t exist during his visit this week to the U.S. Naval War College in Newport. The problem, according to Hegseth, is that professional military education — the coursework and experiences that prepare service members for their next jobs or promotions — has succumbed to “academic drift,” without enough emphasis on warfighting. The answer, he says, is reducing civilian faculty.

Newport, RI · 2d
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Middletown Teen is Making Her Way in Music

From the first time Elvis Presley appeared on television his “risqué” dance moves and “suggestive” lyrics, older adults responded in abject horror. Same thing when The Beatles debuted on American TV eight years later. Their long shaggy hair and tight pants were just too much for the older folks who thought these “invaders” were destroying popular culture and stomping on the music they loved.

Middletown, RI · 2d
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79-year-old priest from Fall River Diocese who served across southern New England has died

A local priest who served from eastern Bristol County to Cape Cod and places in between has died. The Diocese of Fall River has announced that Reverend Marcel Henri Bouchard, 79, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, was called home to God on Sunday after a long illness.

Fall River, MA · 21h
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Whaler Legends: Seven New Names Enter the New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame

NEW BEDFORD — Friends of New Bedford Whaler Athletics Inc. has announced the inductees for the 44th annual New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame. This year’s class includes Dennis “Bubba” Gomes (class of 1980), Kory Medeiros (1993), James Currin (1997), Patrick Walsh Jr. (2004), Lance Burlingame (2011), Chandler Debrosse (2015), and Andrew Rapoza (2016).

New Bedford, MA · 1d
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Sec. Hegseth Rips into Naval War College During Newport Visit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Naval Station Newport on Nov. 9, announcing an overhaul of the United States senior military education system just hours before Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him. Speaking to Naval War College students and faculty, Hegseth singled out the college to...

Newport, RI · 2d

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Foulkes asks McKee Cabinet members if they want to stay

PROVIDENCE - Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes ' transition team is asking the members of Gov. Dan McKee's Cabinet – and his office staff – if they want to stay "in a leadership role within Rhode Island state government." A Nov. 12 memo to "Agency Directors" from Foulkes' transition director, Caitlin S. Molina, says: "We are conducting a review of executive leadership positions across state government. "We recognize the importance of experience, institutional knowledge, and continuity in serving the people of Rhode Island, and we welcome expressions of interest from current leaders who wish to be considered for continued service." Those interested in staying are asked to send a "letter of intent describing your interest in continued service and your vision for the agency, department, or organization under your leadership" – and a résumé by the end of day on Nov. 19. Similar memos were sent to the education commissioners for K-12 and the state colleges, Commerce Corp. President Jim Bennett and the governor's office staff. It is not yet clear if the memo went to every agency director in McKee's administration, but it echoed what Foulkes told reporters at a press conference earlier in the week: that she anticipated a mix

Rhode Island · 1d

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Ask Anyone In Fall River About Chouriço And They’ll Point You To This Portuguese Kitchen

In Fall River, Massachusetts, chouriço is not just a sausage. It is a family tradition, a Sunday ritual, and a topic that can start a friendly debate at any kitchen table in town. Locals have strong opinions about where Portuguese cooking is done right, and one name keeps coming...

Fall River, MA · 3d

The Standard-Times

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Dine in or take it home with these New Bedford area Thanksgiving feasts

Forget wrestling a turkey into the oven at dawn. This Thanksgiving, restaurants across the SouthCoast are doing the heavy lifting, from carving-station buffets on the waterfront to fully cooked dinners you can pick up and simply reheat at home. Hosting, preparing, and cleaning up after a complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings can be overwhelming. Whether you want to sit back and be served or just need a few trays of sides and pies to round out your own spread, local eateries have you covered. More diners are looking for an easier, more convenient way to celebrate the holiday, so don't wait. Reservations are filling up quickly, and several pre-order deadlines fall as early as Nov. 21. For stress-free meal planning, here's where to dine in, take out, or stock up on sides around Greater New Bedford: Sit down and be served Merrill's on the Waterfront Thanksgiving calls for a visit to Merrill's on the Waterfront , 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford, for its Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet. Start with a fresh vegetable crudité or a harvest salad; dig into seafood paella, apple cider-glazed chicken thighs, hand-carved turkey, or prime rib; and finish with all the sides and delightful desserts.

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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Hegseth's Military War College Overhaul Reduces Civilian Faculty

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping changes to the military’s professional education system, directing war colleges to prioritize instructors with military experience, restrict tenure for newly hired civilian professors, and replace traditional academic assessments with competitive wargames. The Nov. 9 memorandum, titled “Reforming Professional Military Education to Forge...

Newport, RI · 2d

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Three RI Nursing Homes’ Sale Advances Over Neronha’s Objections

The proposed ownership change puts financial oversight, staffing and resident-care protections before the Department of Health, which makes the decision on the acquisition. A state advisory council has recommended approval of a for-profit operator’s acquisition of three Rhode Island nursing homes, according to Attorney General Peter Neronha, who is urging the Department of Health to reject the purchase or impose financial and resident-care protections.

Rhode Island · 20h

The Providence Journal

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Dine in or get takeout this Thanksgiving from these RI restaurants

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, on Thursday, Nov. 26, which for hosts can mean the daunting task of putting together a complex menu for a large crowd. Thankfully, if cooking is not your forte or you simply want a less stressful holiday, many restaurants offer meal options for dine in or takeout. Some offer their regular fares along with Thanksgiving specials. Prices listed do not include taxes or gratuity unless noted. Gratuity prices vary by restaurant. Providence Patio on Broadway 166 Broadway, Providence, 401-227-9366, www.thepatiori.com, will be open Thanksgiving Day. Check online for menus and hours. Capital Grille 10 Memorial Blvd., 401-521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com , will be open for dining from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They offer their entire menu as well as a turkey dinner special for $50 per adult and $20 per child. They also offer a takeout package of side dishes to serve four to accompany your home-roasted turkey. The cost is $140 and is available for pickup on Nov. 26 or Nov. 27. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar One West Exchange St., 401-533-9000, flemingssteakhouse.com, has a prix fixe menu with your choice of filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or traditional roasted turkey breast,

Providence, RI · 2d

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Offshore wind saved a struggling New Bedford union. Now its future is uncertain

Cape Verdeans have unloaded New Bedford’s cargo for over a century, since the days when casks of spermaceti oil arrived on whaleships fresh from the Arctic and Indian oceans. So when a barge carrying wind turbine blades longer than a football field arrived in 2023, the city’s predominantly Cape...

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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New Bedford Fire Watch: “City Budgeted $800K to Pay Firefighters Not to Work While Claiming No Money to Keep Engine 9 Open”

NEW BEDFORD — A local advocacy page is drawing attention to a large increase in the city’s budgeted unemployment compensation costs in the FY2027 budget, arguing the figures show officials planned for firefighter layoffs tied to the proposed closure of Engine Company 9. According to a post from...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Here's the Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish Rhode Island Loves Most

Every Thanksgiving table features a few dishes that arrive uninvited yet spark heated debates if left off the menu. In Rhode Island, you can lock down your staples before the tablecloth is even laid. New search data reveals the favorites. Rhode Island’s top Thanksgiving pie is apple or apple crumble, while the go-to side dish […]

Rhode Island · 11h

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Step Inside This Massachusetts General Store Where The Food Is Straight Out Of A Hallmark Movie

If New England charm had a physical address, it would probably be 1228 Russells Mills Road in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Davoll’s General Store is the kind of place that makes you feel like the director of a feel-good movie decided to build a set, except everything here is completely real and the food is significantly better than anything you’d find on a film set.

Dartmouth, MA · 5d

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Monument Mountain Advances to State Final Four

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- On a day when both teams had trouble finding a finishing touch, Monument Mountain's Lucca Hernandez was in the right place at the right time. Hernandez headed home Silas Heck's cross from the right wing in the waning minutes of the first half to send the third-seeded Spartans to a 1-0 win over Westport in the Division 4 State Quarter-Finals.

Great Barrington, MA · 9h

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The Jig is Up: The Perplexing Popularity of Puzzles

National Jigsaw Puzzle Day was November 3, and there was a buzz at the Middletown Public Library on a recent Saturday morning. It wasn’t the buzz of a jigsaw, but the buzz of the library’s fall jigsaw puzzle swap. There were 100, 500 and 750-piece puzzles. The most...

Middletown, RI · 2d

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Warren Floats Selling Town Buildings to Buy Old Guard Site

Warren could buy the former National Guard building on Market Street by matching a $610,000 auction bid. Officials said the town's 30-day window is expected to open after a state board meets Nov. 24. The new council, set to be sworn in next month, would make the call. Ideas discussed included selling the Main Street building that houses Head Start, possibly to the program's operator for housing and the program, and eventually selling the Miller Street rescue station. Officials said a $2 million grant is a reimbursement for a rescue station, not cash in hand. No vote was taken.

Warren, RI · 1d

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Historic Breakthrough: 17-Year All-New England Drought Ends as New Bedford Whalers Flood All-Star Teams

NEW BEDFORD — Multiple New Bedford High School boys soccer players have been selected for All-New England, Eastern Massachusetts, and Big 3 All-Star teams, highlighted by a historic honor for senior captain Flavio Martins. Martins, the conference MVP, earned All-New England recognition — the first for a New Bedford...

New Bedford, MA · 18h

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Century-Old Mill Powerhouse Headed for $20M Apartment Overhaul as New Bedford Tax Deal Advances

New Bedford’s Finance Committee has advanced a 10-year tax break that could unlock a $20 million conversion of the former Nashawena Mills power plant at 620 Belleville Avenue into 47 apartments. The full City Council is set to vote on final approval November 24. Built around 1910, the three-building...

New Bedford, MA · 2d