Archive for August 2025
Ask Chef Walter: Male vs. Female Eggplant – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Why do people still believe eggplants have genders—and the science that proves them wrong. It is a bizarre kitchen myth that won’t die. Friends: It’s fascinating how certain kitchen myths cling stubbornly to our collective consciousness, passed down through generations like treasured family recipes—even when they’re utterly baseless.…
Read MoreThe Last Jew in Foster: A Short Story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine ©2025 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. – Alana Cohen didn’t hate Purim,…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet Hollywood, one of the most beloved dogs at the RISPCA – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino, RISPCA volunteer Hi there, I’m Cheryl and I volunteer at the RISPCA shelter in Warwick by dog walking, fundraising and social media messaging. I am here to share with you a peek at your new adoptable BFF! Meet Miss Hollywood! The most beloved dog by all of our staff and volunteers. Hollywood is beautiful…
Read MoreRhode Island Labor Day Weekend Weather, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly sunny through Monday. Highs will be low to mid-70s, with lows in the low to mid 50s. A dry and beautiful Labor Day Weekend, with consistent weather, and little if no surprises. We rate this weekend in New England – a triple “A”! It’s a “A-A-A” weekend! ___ Follow Jack’s…
Read MoreA Greener View: Repotting Houseplants – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer, A Greener View Q: Our HOA is sponsoring a plant swap in a few weeks. People can dig up plants in their gardens or divide houseplants. Do you have any tips for the proper way to prepare the plants? A: Let’s take the plant groups one at a time. First,…
Read MoreMore cuts to “wasteful wind”, refocus on trad energy, infrastructure, maritime restoration. Will RI pivot?
Where possible, funding will be used to invest in real infrastructure, restoring American maritime dominance And with that overall goal, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy released an additional funding decision that will impact Rhode Island and other states. Duffy says the US DOT will withdraw or terminate a total of $679 million in funding for…
Read MoreIn the News… Quick Update on News of the Week, Aug. 30, 2025
A quick recap of a busy news week for Rhode Island, regional, national and international… RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Paul King, former police chief of Pawtucket, appointed new director of public safety at Community College of Rhode Island. Prospect Heights in Pawtucket has closed their waitlist for new tenants Harvard professors say extracurricular activities of…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Abs After Summer: What it’s Time to Rethink Core Traning – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise As summer fades, many people pack away the sunscreen and beach chairs — and with them, the motivation that drove the “summer ab challenge.†Countless crunches, sit-ups, and quick-fix programs get abandoned, leaving not just disappointment but sometimes nagging back pain, hip tightness, and the feeling…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather, Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly sunny Saturday through Monday. Highs will be low to mid-70s, all 3 days with lows in the low to mid 50s. A dry and beautiful Labor Day Weekend, with consistent weather, and little if no surprises. We rate this weekend in New England – a triple “A”! It’s a “A-A-A”…
Read MoreUpdated: RI Veterans: Did you know? The Passing of a Veteran. Judge Frank Caprio – John A. Cianci
Photo Judge Frank Caprio and John A. Cianci, at Roma by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans From the funeral and veterans who stood in honor: Did you know the late Judge Frank Caprio served in the Rhode Island National Guard ? Judge Caprio served in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Rhode Island National…
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