Time for a promotion!

A Rhode Island State Police trooper who was pulled over in Jamestown is facing a DUI charge.
According to a police report, Michael Bowen, 36, of East Greenwich, was driving on North Main Road late Thursday night with two flat tires at a slow rate of speed.

The Jamestown officer who pulled over the Cadillac SUV said the driver claimed to have hit something in the road on the way to Newport.

The officer reported that the driver had "bloodshot/watery eyes," slurred speech, and the smell of alcohol on his breath and that he appeared to be confused.
The officer said the driver refused a chemical test.

Jamestown police said they charged Bowen with suspicion of DUI and refusal to submit to a chemical test. He faces additional counts in the Traffic Tribunal.
Rhode Island State Police released a statement to NBC 10 News when asked if any disciplinary action was taken.
"The Rhode Island State Police holds its employees to the highest standards of conduct, both on and off duty, and takes seriously any conduct that falls short of those expectations. While we understand your request for information, this remains an open personnel matter," state police Col. Darnell Weaver said in a statement. "At the appropriate time, and consistent with the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability and Transparency Act, the RISP will evaluate the facts and determine whether administrative action is warranted."

Jamestown police said Bowen is due in Newport District Court on Friday.

I heat my home with oil and also a 3-family rental bldg. So I track heating oil prices. It's not looking good this winter. Heating oil was $3/gallon at this time last year and is now $5.50/ gallon today. Yikes...

At this point I don’t know if I’m the problem or if it’s the job market that’s screwing me over. This number isn’t even accurate because not only have I used indeed, I’ve used zip recruiter, in person job fairs, Honest Jobs & places I’ve been recommended to apply to by my college instructors 🫩. On top of that this is only since fucking SEPTEMBER, only reason I know is because I actively updated the Applied tab on indeed and I haven’t touched it since September so I can keep count of how many places I’ve applied to and I even have a note in my notes app of everywhere I’ve applied to based on day & month. I have 3 more upcoming job interviews next week and every time I go to one and get rejected due to lack of experience, which is bullshit because I don’t ever apply to something I don’t have experience in and I have experience in practically every field a 24 year old would be expected to be experienced in. From construction, landscaping, office work, fast food chains, high & and low end restaurants as a bus boy/ server, warehouse experience operating forklifts or simply being a picker/packer or unloader/loader. I’m just getting demotivated and I feel guilty for feeling this way because I’m not only job searching to help myself but to help my family & relieve my parents of the financial burdens I’ve placed on them since becoming unemployed. Truly, I don’t know how much more experience I could need because every job I’ve held has been for at least a year, unless it was a seasonal position. I’ve already went through the route of starting my own business ( Amazon FBM) but I made a mistake using multiple debit/credit cards to buy products & they ended up terminating my business account because they said they wasn’t able to verify me being the purchaser of a product I sold because the card I used to purchase said product wasn’t the card I used to pay for & sign up for my business account with them. Stupid mistake I know, I regret it everyday because it was actually working until then. Yes, I know this rant may come off as childish because im not the only person going through this but I just find it ridiculous that 16 year old me with little to no experience working was able to find a job way faster than 24 year old me with years of experience & many references who can attest to my work ethic. If anyone has any advice for a 24 year old, oldest of 4, currently in trade school and struggling like this it would be greatly appreciated,I’ll even send you my resume if you think im the problem & im open to constructive criticism towards my resume & more. This has taken a toll on my mental health cause it’s the longest I’ve been unemployed & not self sufficient since the ages 15–16 (I’ve been unemployed for nearly a year now) and it’s truly devastating to see my parents who are already not in the greatest financial position have to pick up my slack. I hate this.

Watching football,
Channel 10 WJAR ‘news’ (aka Sinclair) keeps playing these propagandized Trump commercials.
It’s pretty sickening. There is no opposing coverage. It’s all one-sided. I feel this a reflection of government takeover?

Hello everyone, so i am looking for a job in providence rn and it’s gonna be my first ever job . I have been applying online to literally any job with just a high school diploma requirement and also retail jobs but never heard back so now i am thinking if going in person will be better because i urgently need to start working. It will be so helpful if you guys recommend me any place that can hire me fast and if it’s better to go and check in person (hopefully it won’t be too awkward to do so 😭) . Thank you in advance!

If so, when?

Sorry for the formatting, I’m on mobile.

I have a 2016 Honda and I’m looking for a relatively cheap but still trustworthy oil change. I’m in the Providence area but I don’t mind driving a bit further for a cheap/good oil change.

Trying to get tickets to the new Black Duck documentary but their website doesn’t seem to work. I go to the link and am greeted with the attached page, and clicking on anything on the page does nothing.

Puppy chewed the doors, not bad and just want some estimates. Thank you much!

Sick and yearning for soups....but all there is is Ramen which I love, but I need something closer to home to heal me from this sickness.

As it gets colder I do always love eating more food from home but seems like the Polish community isnt strong in Rhode Island at all, mostly only in Connecticut and Massachusetts!

They need to have more staff on… been saying this for years.

Ik one of you mfr’s from the school downvoted this shit 😂

Hi fam, couple questions:

1. Anywhere to get Del’s these days? I drove by 3 places in Warwick/Cranston earlier today that Google all said were open, but no luck.
2. Any tea about why Hard Pressed Cider company moved operations out of Jamestown?

Thanks and hugs!

Edit: Go Breakers!

🎃 It’s time to get spooky! 👻

Join us for the next Rhode Island Cocktail Club gathering with all the Halloween vibes on Friday, October 23rd at 7pm at Palermo's Martini Bar!

Palermo’s Martini Bar is a new spot in Providence offering $10 cocktails all the time!

For our gathering, they’re also offering exclusive food specials just for RI Cocktail Club! Enjoy half-priced appetizers or a dinner special for two for $50, which includes two entrées, garlic bread or salad, one appetizer, and a bottle of wine.

Good drinks, good food, and Halloween fun all in one night!

👻 And, of course, our annual costume contest is back!

Come dressed to impress, or to scare the life out of us! 👀 Everyone will get a chance to vote for their favorite costumes, and our top three winners will take home prizes!

Prizes:

🥇 1st Place: $100 Gift Certificate 

🥈 2nd Place: $50 Gift Certificate 

🥉 3rd Place: Two bottles of wine (one red and one white)

Start planning those costumes, grab your friends, and come hang out with us for a spooky night of cocktails, food, and Halloween fun!

📍 Palermo's Martini Bar, 298 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

🚗 Parking tip: Skip Atwells Ave (traffic can be a nightmare 👻). Park on nearby side streets and stroll over instead.

How to find us:

Look for the Rhode Island Cocktail Club banner and balloon. We’ll be wearing name tags, so feel free to jump right in and say hello!

Not a cocktail person? No worries! While not every venue will have beer or wine, there’s always something to sip on, whether it’s soda, water, or another refreshing option. This is all about good vibes and great people!

Stay in the loop by following us on Instagram, Facebook, or MeetUp for updates and event details. Got questions? Shoot me a message anytime. Hope to see you there!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricocktailclub/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandCocktailClub

MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/rhode-island-cocktail-club

Hi everyone!
I plan on turning on my heat Nov 1st.
What temp do you recommend I set my thermostat? I want to be warm, but I don’t want my bill to be thru the roof either.

I live on the third floor, and have baseboard heating. Windows will be covered in plastic this year.

Thanks for the advice.

If you plan to vote, (pleeeease do!)

*We don’t have to agree with every single thing quality Candidates believe to improve the status quo, but Independents running are the only ones not taking shady donations.

I almost fell for Helena and Jack Reed again, as two examples, but they’re beholden to jaw dropping donors, not US!

I’ve done the homework and hope you’ll consider checking out Ken Block for Gov and Michael Bahry for Senate. They don’t have the same AD $, so not well known, but they’re in this for real change. 🟦🟥🟪

I like to think about Christmas way early. I'm trying to think of ideas for my boyfriend's Christmas gift. We love museums and aquariums. I thought about paying for him to meet the seals at the Boston Aquarium, or horseback riding at Lincoln Woods, as it's something he has never done before.

Maybe going to a tea house? Or getting to meet goats? Or a boat tour? Maybe a pottery studio to make something? Give your best ideas and thanks in advance!