Archive for November 2025
Are Expensive Appliances Worth It? Not Always. Here’s When They Are – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, EverydayCheapskate.com You’re standing in the appliance aisle at your favorite home store, staring down two dishwashers. One is modestly priced at $499. The other is more than double that — $1,299 — and comes with all the bells, whistles, LED lights and an app that alerts your phone when the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 17, 2025 – a “C-” day!
Morning: Expect a cold, cloudy early start with temperatures around 32-35 °F and possible patchy fog or frost. Skies will remain mostly overcast. Afternoon: Clouds continue to dominate; highs should reach 42-45 °F, but the dense cloud cover and light wind will keep it feeling much cooler. Evening: Skies stay mostly cloudy; temperatures will fall…
Read MoreTimothy McCaig to Lead Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island
Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, has appointed Timothy McCaig as Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island (CFRI) as well as Consultant for Diocesan Development. McCaig will lead the non-profit foundation which stewards endowed funds for the long-term stability of charitable, religious, and educational institutions within the Catholic Church…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: It’s Casper, the Friendly Dog, at the RI SPCA – Cheryl Tudino
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! Who remembers Casper the friendly ghost? Poor Casper was just trying to find a human to be his friend. Well, the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 16, 2025 – it’s a “C” day!
Morning: Waking to rain, heavy at times. Then, fog and overcast skies dominate, with temperatures starting around the upper 40s °F and climbing toward the mid-50s °F. Expect it to feel somewhat mild for the season, though clouds and wind limits any brightness. Afternoon: Rain returns — expect a steady chance of showers as the…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Seasonal Table – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Rediscovering the rhythm of real food. Friends: In a time of high energy and food costs, there is no more pertinent issue to address than the value of cooking in season. Imagine a tomato that tastes not like a vague, watery memory, but like sunshine and soil. This is…
Read MoreFormer RI State Rep. John Loughlin Ends Radio Show, Announces Run For Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor
John Loughlin, former State Representative and Saturday radio host of The John Loughlin Show on WPRO, Providence, announced he will seek the Republican nomination for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island. He announced his candidacy as he ended his radio show Saturday. Here is his announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for tuning…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Sleep, Recovery, Regeneration. Where Real Growth Happens – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns | Burn with Kearns | BWK Edge 59, contributing writer You Don’t Grow in the Gym — You Grow in Your Sleep You can train hard, eat right, and even use the best peptide and stem-cell protocols in the world — but if you’re not sleeping and recovering properly, you’re short-circuiting…
Read More2025 Murray Family Prize at Rhode Island Foundation honors George Ortiz, The ELISHA Project
2025 Murray Family Prize honors George Ortiz for community leadership – a $50,000 prize is in recognition of his inspiring achievements on behalf of hungry Rhode Islanders The 2025 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment at the Rhode Island Foundation has been awarded to George Ortiz, executive director and co-founder of The ELISHA Project. With…
Read MoreProvidence College and MGH Institute of Health Professions Launch Direct Nursing Pathway
Providence College School of Nursing and Health Sciences (PCSNHS) and the MGH Institute of Health Professions (MGH IHP) have announced a new partnership that creates a seamless route for nursing students to advance their careers. The Direct Admission Agreement will allow graduates of Providence College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to enroll in the…
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