GriefSpeak: The Gift of Goodbye

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By: Dr. Mari Dias “We long for the gift of goodbye… Where do we go from here? The sadness won’t just disappear Watching the clock it never stops Where do we go from here?” (Lyrics by Joe Matira/Dean Petrella, July 2020) “Tis the season. Children have crafted their wish lists for Santa, families and friends…

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Coats & Winter Clothing for those in need at Stages of Freedom Saturday

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Come on down on Saturday, December 5th from 9 to 11am at Stages of Freedom, 10 Westminster Street in downtown Providence. Stages is donating coats and other winter clothing for low-income Rhode Islanders. Pick-up is Saturday – one day only. Social distancing and masks required. Questions: [email protected] You can make a direct donation, here: https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/donate Stages…

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RI Weather Today – Fri, Dec. 4, 2020

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system moves up from the southwest and absorbs the energy from a cold frontal system moving in from the northwest. Eventually this situation will develop into a Nor’Easter for the weekend, but a warm-ish one, where we in southern New England see predominantly rain, maybe some mixed precipitation…

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Your Coronavirus Update – today – Dec. 4, 2020

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Photo: Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton said they will take the COVID-19 vaccine shot when it is their time and do it publicly as a way to encourage the public to take it and that it is safe. Rhode Island and Vicinity The Boston Globe reports that Mayor Grebien of Pawtucket said that “123 people…

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AARP Fights Consumer Fraud – by Herb Weiss

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AARP Continues its Fight Against Consumer Fraud   By Herb Weiss  Every year, fraudsters continue to operate government imposter scams falsely claim to be from federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, to get people to turn over money or personal information. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to fall…

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RI Weather Today – Thurs, Dec. 3, 2020

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A clear but cool start to the day, freezing low temperatures in the low 30’s rising to around 50 in the afternoon under a mostly clear sky. High cloud cover moves in ahead of a frontal system dropping down from central Canada, but this will not adversely affect us until later…

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White House display & Made in RI 2020 White House Christmas ornament

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ChemArt, a Lincoln, Rhode Island company, has commemorated Christmas 365 days a year. From December 26th on, it’s all Christmas ornaments for the next year.  What some may not know is that since the 1980s, ChemArt has also produced all the commemorative ornaments for the White House. Each one has something unique to do with…

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Your Coronavirus Update – Today – Dec. 3, 2020

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Photo: A rally is planned today at the Veterans Auditorium during the Governor’s press conference TODAY at 1pm – Rally is from 11:45 to 3pm. Details below from the RI Coalition of Wedding and Event Professionals. 2,000 signatures have been gathered on a petition by the group on looser restrictions. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Head…

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Savory Bacon and Cheddar-Wrapped Twists with Holiday Bocadillo Dip

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By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Makes 12 twists This is a great appetizer or snack especially for the upcoming Holidays. 1 box puff pastry sheets, defrosted 12 thin strips of Bacon 6 ounces Extra Sharp Cabot cheddar cheese, grated 1 Tablespoon chopped rosemary ½ cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika 1 egg,…

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