Archive for August 2025
Veterans Honoring Veterans at Federal Hill Summerfest. Continues Today and Victory Day – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Thousands came out on Saturday for the Federal Hill Summerfest up on Federal Hill in Providence. The streets were filled with vendors – and the aroma of sausage, peppers, pasta, filled the air as patrons lined up to enjoy the festival. A special section at Dean and Atwells…
Read MoreIn the News… Quick recap for week ending August 9, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY General Dynamics has hired former Sect. of Defense, Lloyd Austin as a consultant Emerald Sq. Mall is renovating into more of an entertainment, dining offerin Market Basket suspending workers who they are unsure of their citizenship after immigration raids Woman walking in the Fenway Park area in Boston was attacked by…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 9, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Clear and pleasant today with more seasonable temperatures. Brisk morning lows in the mid 50’s will be followed by a dry high in the mid 80’s with a light southeasterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to…
Read MoreConnect with Rescue Animals at West Place Animal Sanctuary’s Accessible Tours
Farm Animal Sanctuary Expands Accessibility with Driving Tours West Place Animal Sanctuary announced a major step forward in accessibility and inclusion with the addition of a brand-new electric vehicle designed for guided driving tours. The CRU by Club Car—a quiet, eco-friendly, and spacious five-passenger cart—will allow visitors with mobility challenges to fully experience the sanctuary,…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Too busy this summer? After 50, think again – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise Are you exercising this summer ? Why NOT! Too Busy To Get In Shape After 50? Think Again. At 50, 55, even 60+, you’re not slowing down — if anything, life is busier than ever. You’ve got a demanding career, a team that relies on…
Read MoreDance Saved Me. Let’s Stop Treating the Arts as Optional – Marcus Rivers
I was drowning. My mind raced, thoughts tangled so fast I couldn’t catch them. School felt like a battlefield, and every day, I lost. Teachers gave up, calling me lazy, distracted, too much to handle. Eventually, I saw a psychiatrist who prescribed medication. I stayed on it for almost two years, adjusting dosages and switching…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The death clock – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer There are many new apps available that are focused on death, due to the increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence. These apps use artificial intelligence to determine our death dates. I’ve spoken about several books that align themselves to the idea of death and whether we want to know our…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Warwick Firefighters Scoop Ice Cream to Help Homeless Animals
Warwick Firefighters will be behind the counter scooping everyone’s favorite flavors of ice cream at Apponaug Village Creamery, 10 Music Lane, Warwick, RI (located behind Walgreens) on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 2 pm to 5 pm. All tips and 10% of the sales will benefit Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter to help the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Partly cloudy and dry today with seasonable temperatures, morning lows in the crisp upper 50’s and afternoon highs in the low 80’s with a light southerly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Octopus Carpaccio with Sea Bean Salad, Urfa Pepper and Focaccia
Octopus Carpaccio with Blanched Sea Bean Salad, Urfa Pepper & Focaccia (Serves 2): This elegant seafood dish layers paper-thin slices of tender octopus with a bright, briny sea bean and tomato salad. A sprinkle of smoky Urfa pepper and a side of toasted focaccia brings texture and warmth, making it an ideal appetizer or light…
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