GriefSpeak: Holiday Heart Syndrome – Mari Nardolillo Dias

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By Mari Nardolillo Dias “.. And in my heart you will remain forever young” (Rod Stewart) ’Tis the season for heart attacks and holiday heart syndrome. Unfortunately, I am privy to the traumatic grief associated with the sudden loss of a spouse due to a heart attack. One of my clients sobbed while saying that…

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Pantone’s Color of the Year – Mocha Mousse

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The Pantone Color of the Year 2025 has just been announced, and it’s PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. ABOUT THE COLOR Pantone produces a booklet for matching colors and how best to use the new palette in 2025: You can leave your comments, below, about what you think about Mocha Mousse.

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Rhode Island Weather for Dec. 13, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Sunny and calmer – but chilly – lows in mid 20s – highs only in mid 30s – so bundle up and you should be fine. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to…

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Rhode Island Weather, Dec. 12, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist That was quite the day yesterday – today expect dry but breezy, partly cloudy skies. Lingering rain will end mid-morning. Colder with high temps in the lower 40°s – lows in the high 20s. It’s a “C” day ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…

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Business Beat: Jennifer St. Pierre now Sr. VP/CFO at Bristol County Savings Bank

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BRISTOL COUNTY SAVINGS BANK APPOINTS ST. PIERRE, CPA, CGMA TO SVP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces the appointment of Jennifer D. St. Pierre, CPA, CGMA, to the position of Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. In her new position, St. Pierre serves as an integral part of the Senior…

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Vinny Paz – International Hall of Famer

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Vinny Paz will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June of 2025. He is one of nine who were voted in by members of the Boxing Writers Association of America and a panel of international boxing historians. We’re extremely excited about the Class of 2025 and are very much looking forward…

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It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones

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by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: 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…

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Real Estate in RI: Barrington colonial, $1.725M, with Residential Properties

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RPL’s Rayden Closes Million-Dollar Sale of Barrington Colonial Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 10 Boxwood Court in Barrington for $1,725,000. RPL Sales Associate Eddie Rayden proudly represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. Tastefully remodeled and with living space galore, this 5-bedroom, 3.5+bath Georgian Colonial on 1+ landscaped acre abuts…

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