Archive for December 2024
Outdoors in RI: Shellfishing areas closed, So. RI Conservation, Preserve Sporting Shoppe, 2A
Heavy Rain Closes Shellfishing Areas in Narragansett Bay & Salt Ponds The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt ponds are closed due to excessive rain received yesterday. Upper Narragansett Bay Area A, Upper Narragansett Bay Area B, and Lower Providence River…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Holiday Heart Syndrome – Mari Nardolillo Dias
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…
Read MorePantone’s Color of the Year – Mocha Mousse
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.
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Dec. 13, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather, Dec. 12, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Jennifer St. Pierre now Sr. VP/CFO at Bristol County Savings Bank
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…
Read MoreVinny Paz – International Hall of Famer
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 12.12.24 (Claims, volunteer, gardening, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Sleep Apnea: How to understand denial and submit additional evidence From one of our readers: I was diagnosed with sleep apnea by the VA last year, however, the VA denied my claim for sleep apnea as “not service connected.” Q: What do I need to do to prove…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones
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…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Barrington colonial, $1.725M, with Residential Properties
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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