Senior Agenda Coalition of RI pushes wealth tax to fund programs for older residents – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With the recent passage of the House Republican budget—which cuts some programs and services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with children—Sulma Arias, Executive Director of Chicago-based People’s Action (PA), is calling on billionaires and large corporations to finally pay their fair share of taxes.…

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Real Estate in RI: Tiverton contemporary for $1.27M

RPL’s Janes Closes $1.27M Sale of Tiverton Contemporary Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 263 Indian Point Road in Tiverton for $1.27 million. RPL Sales Associate Brian Janes proudly represented the seller in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the third-highest sale in Tiverton year to date. This unique, rural property…

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Our Networking Pick of the Week: Coffee Hour at Provence Sur Mer, Newport

A Networking Coffee Hour will be held at PROVENCE SUR MER, Tuesday, June 3rd from 8am to 9am at 30 Touro Street in Newport, RI Join everyone for a free, informational networking coffee hour with Paul Harden of the RI Small Business Development Center and Chamber Membership Sales Associate, Lori Burke. Guests will also tour…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 2, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly sunny Monday in store with highs in the upper 60’s to around 70 and lows in the upper 40’s to around 50 with a light westerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 1, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist First day of June! Sunday may have an early morning shower, but clear quickly to a mostly sunny day, though cooler, with highs in upper 60s. All getting ready for a beautiful week with temps in mid-70s and sunshine. Breezy today, partly cloudy. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather…

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Victory is ours: Victory gardens are blossoming again – Chuck Norris

by Chuck Norris, Creators.com, contributing writer During World War II, Through our collective will, American industry was transformed almost overnight. The automotive industry changed completely. In 1941, more than 3 million cars were manufactured in the United States. Only 139 more were made during the entire war as a retooled industry was soon seeing B-24…

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Ask Chef Walter: The problem with “The Best” – Chef Walter Potenza

The most meaningful meals aren’t those deemed “the best” by some external standard, but those that resonate with your personal history, your memories, your physiology. Friends: Igor K. from Clarksville, Tennessee, asked about the veracity of the word “best” when applied to culinary experiences. Here, we go, Igor! I hope it helps.  Often, participants in my cooking school ask…

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