Archive for December 2025
Rhode Island Weather for December 15, 2025 – a “B-” Day
Morning: Cold and mostly cloudy, but dry. Temperatures in the low 30s. Afternoon: Cloudy to mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-30s. No precipitation expected during the daytime hours. Evening: Remaining cloudy and cold, with temperatures slipping back into the upper 20s overnight. Still dry. Cold and gray, but no snow and no travel impacts,…
Read MoreYule be Sorry – When the Boss Misbehaves at the Holiday Party – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer, business and leadership “Managers are still supervisors—even at the [holiday party] bar.”— Missouri Lawyers Media The annual holiday party starts off with music, joking, and celebration. Everyone is toasting the end of the year and reminiscing about good times, when the boss, already a little too merry, begins making…
Read MoreUPDATED: Brown University Shooting – Ongoing Reports
UPDATES are provided here with the most recent first. TIPS: Providence Police – 401.652.5767. FBI: FBI.gov/brownuniversityshooting 12/15: The two deceased Brown students were identified: Ella Cook, a Brown student and a parishioner at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama was identified by her church. Cook was active with her church. She was…
Read MoreCombatting Loneliness Through Connection and Community Engagement – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On April 30, 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an essay in The New York Times, announcing the impending release of U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory report titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.†In this essay he talked about his own personal struggles with loneliness and called loneliness…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Take Lincoln home for the holidays! – Cheryl Tudino, RI SPCA
Hi there, I’m Cheryl, a volunteer at the RISPCA in Warwick-dog walker, treat dispenser, and part-time hype woman for our adoptable pups. Today I am here to introduce you to a pup who is 99% joy and 1% treat enthusiast ….Meet Lincoln! Lincoln is a compact little dude with the confidence of a Great Dane.…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Hopkinton Home Sells for Historic $2,050,000 – Will Sherry of Compass for Sellers
Compass announced the sale of 21 Fairview Avenue in Hopkinton for $2,050,000.* Will Sherry, of Compass Providence, represented the Sellers in this transaction. According to RI Statewide MLS, this is the 2nd highest sale in Hopkinton’s history.* This Scandinavian design-inspired home is sited on nearly 5 acres on Locustville Pond. With 4 bedrooms, 5 and…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter! Hanukkah History, with Apple Fritter and Latke Recipes
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Chag Sameach! As the first candle of Hanukkah is lit this year on the evening of December 14, 2025, at Flavors + Knowledge, we’re delighted to share the joy of the Festival of Lights with you. In honor of the holiday, here is the story behind Hanukkah and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 14, 2025 – a “C” Day
Morning–Afternoon: Light Snow is likely through much of the daylight hours with temperatures near 33 °F and cloudy skies. Expect moderate snow accumulation of around 1–3 inches across much of the area – moreso in southern part of the state. Evening:Snow should continue into the evening before tapering off later, with skies mostly cloudy and…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Tonight’s Resource List for Shelters, Warming Centers and Emergency Sites for Dec. 14, 2025
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR RHODE ISLANDERS AHEAD OF TONIGHT’S EXPECTED COLD WEATHER Ahead of low temperatures expected tonight, December 14th, the Executive Office of Housing is urging Rhode Islanders in need to access available resources and is announcing the activation of three emergency pop-up sites to provide additional safe, warm places to go. Below, please find…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Functional Fitness Is Your Best Holiday Defense – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise The holidays are supposed to be joyful — family, celebration, food, connection. But let’s be honest… for many people, the holidays also bring stress, emotional triggers, travel fatigue, and disrupted routines that derail health, mindset, and momentum. After 40 years in martial arts and 30+…
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