Archive for July 2025
ART! A Brush with (Theresa) Girard – Through the Eyes of the Juror, South County Art Assoc.
A Brush with Girard – Through the Eyes of the Juror will be held on Friday July 25th at 2pm at South County Art Association, 587 Kingstown Rd, in Kingston, Rhode Island. Join others for a special gallery exhibit walkthrough with this year’s juror, Theresa Girard. Hear her insights on the selection process and what…
Read MoreConnecticut Sun dreamin’ – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The popularity of the WNBA has set ablaze a lot of speculation in New England. Is it fact? Is it fiction? Only time will tell if the rumors are true, or is someone being played! If you were not aware that the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) was a big thing,…
Read MoreFraud Schemes Targeting Older Adults: Senate Aging Committee Sounds Alarm – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues “Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you are one of our lucky winners,” read the letter. The official-looking correspondence—purportedly from the desk of the Vice President, International Promotions/Prize Award Department of Publishers Clearing House (PCH)—continued: “On behalf of the members and staff of PCH, the…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Coffee and Conversations. The Big Beautiful Bill and our Business
Coffee & Conversations:​​ Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be an educational opportunity to learn more about how the BBB will impact your business and how you do business – and be an opportunity to meet one another. REGISTER TODAY! The event will be held on TUESDAY, July 22nd from 8 to…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 21, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly sunny and dry day with the exception of some afternoon cloud cover and the slight chance for a shower in the area as a weak shortwave trough passes through. Highs in the low 80’s and lows in the low 60’s with a westerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___…
Read MoreQuiet Cracking: Another New Buzzword for Worker Discontent – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “Employees today are not necessarily quitting their jobs, but they are quitting their enthusiasm, their health, and sometimes, their hope” –Harvard Business Review In recent years, the workplace has been inundated with terms that reflect employees’ growing discomfort with outdated, exploitative, or toxic environments—”quiet quitting,” “quiet firing, the…
Read MoreA Greener View: Water Garden Design – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writing, gardening and landscaping Q: We attended a garden walk that included one landscape with a water garden pond. We are interested in putting one in our yard but don’t know the best location. What should we consider when placing the pond so we can most enjoy the fish and water?…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Your Guide to Caring for Fresh Herbs – Chef Walter Potenza
Whether growing common varieties or experimenting with unique herbs, proper care ensures they stay vibrant and ready to enhance your meals. Friends: Lucille K. from Cape Romain, South Carolina, asked about “preserving fresh herbs”, and I hope this will help. As the planting season approaches, many gardeners and home cooks look forward to growing and using…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system moves through during the day and night, warm frontal light rain from midday into the evening, with the chance of a thunderstorm as the cold front triggers some convective activity. Highs in the low 90’s and muggy and lows in the upper 60’s with a gusty westerly wind.…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Lilly is a sweet girl – at the Providence Animal Control Center
Meet Lilly! This sweet girl was found by a good Samaritan who was out looking for their own dog. We named her Lilly after lily pads because she was found by the pond in Roger Williams park. While we don’t know much about her life before she came to us, she has been nothing but…
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