Archive for September 2025
Gimme’ Shelter: Charlie is RISPCA’s Angel and ready to be yours – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino, RISPCA, contributing writer 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! Have you always dreamed of meeting a Charlie’s Angel? Well, now is your chance!…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Connoisseur’s Ritual. 10 Steps to Decoding any Glass of Wine – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Wine tasting is not merely drinking; it is a conversation with a place, a time, and a craft. It’s an art form that engages all the senses, inviting you to unlock the stories within each bottle. With this guided ritual, move beyond simple sips and learn to…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 28, 2025
Here’s what to expect in Rhode Island today for weather. Starts out cloudy with temps in mid-60s. Some showers likely. Gradually giving way to partly sunny skies with highs eventually reaching almost 80. Another breath of summer, as fall is on the doorstep. It’s an “A” Day! ___
Read MoreA Short Story: Time v the Boiling Frog – 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. – She knew she wouldn’t live forever. But no…
Read MoreA Greener View: Ragweeds Are the Culprit Behind Hay Fever – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, A Greener View, contributing writer Ragweeds are in the Ambrosia genus in the aster family. There are about 50 species of ragweed. Most grow in the desert areas of the American Southwest and Mexico. Some species have been spread around the world, where they are now invasive species. The common name is…
Read MoreRhode Island Daily Weather – September 27, 2025
Rhode Island will enjoy another beautiful early-fall day today, Friday, September 27. The morning will start cool and comfortable, with temperatures in the low 60s and partly cloudy skies giving way to bright sunshine by mid-morning. Through the late morning and early afternoon, skies will be mostly sunny across the state, with highs reaching the…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap for the past week – Sept. 27, 2025
Each Saturday we present a VERY brief outline of news events in Rhode Island, the region, nationally and internationally. Passings of note. _ RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett joins board of United Way RI federal judge rules in favor of four arts organizations in their challenge to the National Endowment…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Finding Joy & Focus After 50: The Path Out of the Funk – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin, contributing writer, fitness and exercise When you cross into your 50s, life demands a different kind of energy. Muscle recovery slows, sleep can be disrupted, and stress can weigh heavier than ever. Many people feel like their best years are behind them. I know that feeling — I’ve been there. And I…
Read MoreEX LIBRIS: The Rhode Island Slave History Medallions – Charles Roberts, Providence Atheneum
Charles Roberts will speak on “Rhode Island Slave History Medallions” at the Providence Atheneum, in their EX LIBRIS program on Friday, October 3rd. The speaking portion of the event runs from 5:30pm – 6:45pm, including a Q&A. Both in-person and virtual options are available. For those attending in-person, there is a pre-program reception with light…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: $12M Newport Home. Residential Properties, Lee Scura Holloway, for buyer
RPL’s Holloway Closes One of the Top 3 Sales Statewide Year to Date Residential Properties Ltd. is excited to announce the sale of 320 Harrison Avenue in Newport for $12,145,000. RPL Sales Associate Lee Scura Holloway proudly represented the buyer in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is one of the top 3…
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