Archive for November 2025
Bank of America Gives $250M Nationally for Hunger, Basic Needs. RI Food Bank benefits locally.
Bank of America Commits $250M Over the Next Five Years to Address Hunger and Other Basic Needs for Families in Communities Around the Country Local New England Nonprofits to Receive Over $200k this Holiday Season As families across the country prepare for the holiday season, Bank of America has announced a $250 million national commitment…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 13.11.25 (Thanksgiving Dinner, Veterans Day, Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Thanksgiving Day Dinner is Offered FREE for Veterans and Guests on Thanksgiving The Italian American War Veterans of the United States(ITAM) ’ 5th Annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be at Perella’s Ristorante, 311 Metacom Ave, Warren, RI, on Thanksgiving Day. Last year, almost 250 Thanksgiving dinners were…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes! Nov. 12, 2025 – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist, contributing writer ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 12, 2025 – a “C-” Day
Morning: A cold, gray start to the day with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures hovering in the mid-30s °F. Patches of fog may linger, and the air will feel crisp and still. Afternoon: Cloud cover continues, keeping things cool and muted. Highs should reach around 44-46 °F, but the heavy cloud layer and light wind…
Read MoreIt is what it is: Commentary on Nov. 12, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer MY FRIEND IS DYING Hey gang I have so much to say this week about everything IN THIS WORLD, but I’ve decided to spend my time here writing about a few things that have been making me THINK and breaking my heart. This is not meant to be depressing,…
Read MoreYelp Ranks Celeste in Narragansett #2 Best New Restaurant in America for 2025
Yelp’s Best New Restaurants of 2025 highlights top dining destinations, cutting-edge menus, and creative experiences, as ranked by Yelp data and community reviews – Celeste only restaurant in New England on the list of 25. Celeste, located at 15 Kingstown Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island, is pleased to announce that it has earned the second…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Haven. Work Life Balance. Childcare, Co-working, Fitness under one roof
As the way we work continues to evolve, so does what working parents most need, which is flexibility, community, and a little sanity in their day as work life balance has taken on a new and more important priority. One mom is tackling that challenge head-on. Haven, located in Middletown, Rhode Island, is the first…
Read MoreHormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Menopause a treatment option without misleading warnings
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced historic action to restore gold-standard science to women’s health. After more than two decades of fear and misinformation surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is initiating the removal of broad “black box” warnings from HRT products for menopause.…
Read MoreART! BuyArt Small Works Holiday Show and Sale at WaterFire Arts Center
Photo, top: Caitlin McDonough WaterFire Providence announces the 5th Annual BuyArt small works holiday show and sale opening on Thursday, November 13, in the gallery of the WaterFire Arts Center from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Featuring 25 local artists, including WaterFire staff, Accelerate artists, interns, and volunteers. The show encourages holiday shoppers to purchase art…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 11, 2025 – A “C-” Day
* Morning: A chilly, damp start—temperatures have plummeted into the low 30s °F with dense cloud cover and patches of fog still linger. Because the ground’s cold, early steps outside will feel more wintry than typical November weather. * Afternoon: Skies remain mostly overcast with a steady chance of light drizzle or mist. Highs will…
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