RI Reconnect opens: Academic coaching to complete degree, certificate, change career path

A young black man sitting on a chair reading a book.

Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Postsecondary Commissioner Shannon Gilkey were joined by elected officials, General Assembly members and postsecondary leaders to open the new location of the RI Reconnect visitor center, a place for students and prospective students to receive support in breaking down barriers to pursuing their education and completing their degree. “Opening new…

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“Warm Thy Neighbor” need is heightened, urgent, appeals for donations

United Way of Rhode Island heating assistance.

Lower temperatures, combined with high prices for essential items including food and rent, is generating a heightened sense of need from local households in crisis and seeking heating assistance from the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF).  To help “Warm Thy Neighbor,” the Fund’s administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, is appealing for continued…

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It’s time for Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones

A comic strip about a dog and sour grapes.

by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and appears…

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Rhode Island Weather for February 7, 2024 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Not a lot of change in the forecast, still a stuck low pressure system over the western Atlantic swinging clouds and maybe some flurries over the eastern reaches of southern New England. Morning lows in the upper 20’s rising only to the upper 30’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s a…

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Rhode Island series unlocks healing power of writing – Ocean State Stories

A group of people sitting in chairs, writing in a room.

This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. Editor’s Note: A Writing + Wellness Resource Fair will be held Saturday, February 10, from 11am-4pm at LitArts RI’s Providence Center. It is open to the public. Information, below. by Jessica Tabak ‘When I think of…

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Ron & Jen’s Great Escape, February 7, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien

Ron and Jen winter

by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary STOP THE INSANITY/1990’S INFOMERCIALS Never in my wildest dreams would I ever have thought, for ONE second, I would be saying “I MISS SUSAN POWTER”. REMEMBER the bleach blonde short-haired housewife who took America by storm in the 1990’s with her “STOP THE INSANITY” infomercials?  I sure…

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ART! A Decade of Design – DESIGNxRI’s digital exhibit (for transportation challenged times)

A room with a variety of art objects on display.

A Decade of Design in Rhode Island Unveiled: DESIGNxRI Launches a Digital Exhibition Showcasing Rhode Island’s Design Talent and Evolution Celebrating the launch of their digital exhibition, DESIGNxRI proudly reminisces about the success of “A Decade of Design in Rhode Island,” held at Machines with Magnets, marking the organization’s 10th Anniversary during DESIGN WEEK RI (Sep…

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