Archive for October 2025
The ABCs of Surviving Medicare Open Enrollment – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues It’s that time. The Medicare Open Enrollment period began last week and runs until December 7th. During this period, Rhode Island’s 243,000 Medicare beneficiaries (data from late 2024 to early 2025) are encouraged to explore their Medicare options, carefully review, compare options, and make necessary changes to their…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 20, 2025 – a “C” day
Our forecast for this day with a cloudy, rainy forecast, but mild temps. Morning: The day begins overcast and mild, with temperatures already in the low 60s °F. Expect a period of light showers or drizzle around mid-morning, making it feel a bit damp and grey. Afternoon: Rain is likely to continue or pick up…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Gnocchi Blunders – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, Walter’s Cooking School The 7 mistakes to avoid and one practical tip Friends: Imagine a humble little dumpling, a staple of Italian grandmothers for centuries, embodying the essence of comfort food. These are gnocchi. The name seems to hint at their character, possibly rolling off the tongue from words…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Beautiful day for a Protest – No Kings, Providence
Saturday was a beautiful day for a protest with welcoming weather in most major cities in the country that had a “No Kings” event planned. Here are photos of the protest at the RI State House in Providence. A “Free Palestine” protest at Providence City Hall took place, with participants walking up to join the…
Read MoreCentral Falls Makeover: Streets, Sidewalks, Lighting. Shoveling, Food Pantry, Halloween plans
What Rhode Island city resident would not want to read that their city is getting attention to streets, sidewalk and outdoor lighting! That city is Central Falls – and they are on the move! As part of their ongoing commitment to safety and quality of life, their streets are getting a much-needed makeover. Fresh pavement…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter! – GHOST could be yours by Halloween! Visit at the RI SPCA – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino, RISPCA volunteer, contributing writer Publisher’s Note: Before we learn all about “Ghost”, we have good news to share! Not one, not two, but three dogs have been adopted that were promoted by our Gimme’ Shelter feature since Cheryl began writing for us. TY, Cheryl, what a wonderful feeling for bot of us. …
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 19, 2025 – an “A-” day!
This morning begins pretty chilly under mostly clear skies, with temperatures starting in the upper 40s °F. As the sun rises, expect hazy sunshine to break through, warming things into the low to mid 50s °F by late morning. During the afternoon, the warmth builds nicely under lingering hazy sunshine, with highs climbing to around…
Read MoreNo Kings: From the Heart—or the Hustle. It’s Complicated
Between paid demonstrators, pressured union members, and the sincerely moved, the streets are crowded — and complicated. When was the last time you made a sign and marched? Shouted until you were hoarse? Or just watched others do it and wondered: what moves them — conviction or choreography? Today’s protests often blur those lines. Some…
Read MoreCatholic Youth Day: Youngest Catholic Bishop in America, the “Rapping Bishop”, in Fall River TODAY
Hundreds of young people from across the greater Massachusetts area will gather for the Diocese of Fall River’s annual Catholic Youth Day, a large-scale event focused on faith, service, and community, TODAY, October 18th from 9:30am to 5:30pm at Bishop Connolly High School, 373 Elsbree St., in Fall River. Featured speakers will be Bishop Edgar…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week ending Oct. 17, 2025
We provide this weekly recap on Saturdays of the news for Rhode Island, regionally, nationally, and internationally, and passings of note. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Portsmouth OKs 40-unit affordable housing complex Sewage small in Narragansett at water treatment plant near the beach Small plane crashes onto Route 195 media in Dartmouth, MA, killed were a…
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