Archive for November 2025
GriefSPEAK: Balancing the Skin of a Rhinoceros, with the Heart of a Dove in Therapy – Mari Nardolillo Dias
Balancing The Skin of a Rhinoceros, The Heart of a Dove: Compassion, Boundaries, and Gratitude in Therapy It was October 29, 2014 when my end of life client, Carolann, addressed my Counseling class. Carolann and I had many conversations about life, her bucket list, and her regrets. She mentioned that she wanted to be remembered,…
Read MoreJohnston Police Receive New Motorcycles, Emergency Equipment with Grant secured by Rep. Magaziner
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined the Johnston Police Department and Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. to celebrate the arrival of new equipment for the town police department, including two new Harley-Davidson police motorcycles, purchased with federal funding secured by Rep. Magaziner. “Local law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep…
Read MoreRIDOT Installing Kid-Friendly Signage on State Bike Paths to Enhance Safety
As part of its ongoing efforts to make roadways safer for all users, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has begun installation of kid-friendly signage at some of the state’s most popular bike paths. The signs were initially installed on the South County Bike Path in South Kingstown. RIDOT is currently installing them on…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Pick a Real Christmas Tree – Get-Ready-to-Fish Gift – Outdoors with your Pet
Rhody grown: Real trees support local farmers Tips and trends when picking out this year’s Christmas tree It’s that time: One of the particular joys of the season is heading outdoors to pick out a Christmas tree. Some good news for tree shoppers this season: If you are buying from a big-box store or pop-up…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 28, 2025 – a “B” Day!
Morning Cold and bright. Around 30–35°F near sunrise, with clear to mostly sunny skies. It’ll feel sharply chilly if you’re out early for shopping. Afternoon Still on the cool side but pleasant in the sun. Highs reach about 41–43°F with mostly to partly sunny skies. A couple of passing clouds or even a few stray…
Read MoreWe Cook! Pulled BBQ Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Left over Thanksgiving food creations are one of my favorites. If you don’t have butternut squash, you can use leftover sweet potatoes. Serves 4 3 cups roasted dark turkey meat 2 cups your favorite BBQ sauce 1/2 cup cranberry sauce 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped, optional Polenta 1 cup cornmeal…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2025 – It’s a “B” Day
Morning: After midnight clouds, skies turn mostly clear toward dawn. Temps drop from the upper 40s into the low 40s°F, reaching around 40–42°F by early morning. By 7–9am it’s sunny to mostly sunny, still crisp in the low 40s. Afternoon: A cool but bright day. Expect mostly sunny to partly sunny skies with highs only…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 27.11.25 (Thanksgiving, events, resources) – 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 MoreCarpionato Announces 5 Food Establishments Coming to Chapel View, Cranston
Carpionato Group, a third-generation property development company, has announced five new food concepts coming soon to Cranston’s Chapel View. With these additions, Carpionato continues curating Chapel View into one of Rhode Island’s premier destination experiences. Located in the heart of Cranston, Chapel View offers a dynamic mix of retail, dining, office, and residential space—creating a…
Read MoreUs and Them – Michael Morse
By Michael Morse, contributing writer The reason first responders are willing to risk their lives for their communities and those who live in them boils down to worth. We have an unwritten societal contract with everybody else – “be worthy of the sacrifices made by those who make them.” Belief in the integrity of the…
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