Archive for September 2025
Senior Agenda Coalition of RI’s 16th Annual Conference, Expo, Awards – Herb Weiss
Photo, above – prior year’s conference SACRI Announces the Inaugural Marjorie Waters Award for Service – Conference Registration Now Open By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues The clock is ticking. There are just 10 days left to register for the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island’s (SACRI) 16th Annual Conference and Expo “Navigating Choppy…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 14, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The day starts out mostly clear and cool, with early-morning temperatures in the upper 50s. Skies become partly sunny and temps climb into the low 70s by midday. During the afternoon, expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers. Temperatures reach the mid-70s. Evening hours bring intermittent clouds and scattered…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Puppy Rosey ready to be your BFF – at the RISPCA – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino, RISPCA volunteer, 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! Put away those rose-colored glasses! Meet Rosey! You will not need to put…
Read More13th Annual Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Classic. Celebs, Golf, Gala an annual tradition for local causes
RHODE ISLAND NATIVE GRAMMY NOMINATED JEFFREY OSBORNE ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The 2025 edition of the Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament tees off for the 13th time on Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16 at the Quidnessett Country Club, 950 N Quidnessett Road in North Kingstown. The annual event features both a 9 and 18-hole golf…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Cooking Pasta Tutorial – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer COOKING PASTA 101 – Some basic pasta cooking refreshments for your ultimate success. Image: Mezzi Rigati Pasta with shell fish and crustaceans broth, above Friends: Today, we’re sharing some straightforward tips for preparing delicious pasta. Whether it’s salting the water properly or picking the proper pasta shape, these…
Read MoreAmerica Needs a New Generation of Joiners – Vincent Marzullo
Commentary, Vin Marzullo America is fraying at the edges. Neighbors feel more isolated, politics grows more toxic, and the trust that once held our communities together is eroding. The causes are many—technology, polarization, declining institutions—but the effect is clear: we no longer join. For generations, Americans were joiners. We found meaning in PTAs, bowling leagues,…
Read MoreA Greener View: Lichens, Algae and Fungus Gnats – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: There is a mossy growth on the lower portion of the tree trunks in our neighborhood. It grows in circles and is in a variety of colors. Is it harmful to our trees? A: You are describing an interesting plant called a lichen. Lichens are actually a combination of…
Read MoreUpdated: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk – Motivations, Mrs. Kirk’s message, what we know…
An update on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. UPDATE:Â Confirmed by the FBI that the shooter was living with a transgender individual transitioning from a man to a woman, and they were in a romantic relationship. Roommate is cooperating with police. Robinson was cooperating but now has an…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week’s news – Sept. 13, 2025
Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY People in 4 states –…
Read MoreRhode Island Foundation: Non-Profit Groups can Apply for $10,000 Grants to Nurture Communities
Local libraries, neighborhood groups, nonprofits have until Sept. 26 to apply The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together. Sept. 26 is the deadline to apply. “As Rhode Island’s only community foundation, we are dedicated to strengthening these…
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