Archive for January 2026
Rhode Island Weather for January 27, 2026
Morning:The day begins very cold, with temperatures in the low near teens. Skies are mostly cloudy, and any leftover moisture from earlier snow is frozen, creating icy patches on untreated roads and sidewalks. Afternoon:Conditions remain cold and mostly cloudy, with temperatures climbing only into the upper teens to low 20s. Little to no melting occurs,…
Read MoreCostco’s Popular $4.99 “Loss Leader” Rotisserie Chicken Gets a Legal Roast
Costco Faces Nationwide Class Action Over Rotisserie Chicken “No Preservatives” Claim Costco Wholesale Corporation is facing a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit over the way it markets one of its most beloved products — the $4.99 Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken. Filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the complaint alleges…
Read MoreRhode Islander Selected as Prestigious American Trucking Association’s Road Captain
Rhode Island’s Selvin Ramirez has been selected as an American Trucking Associations (ATA) Road Captain. Ramirez, of Providence, is a 22-year veteran truck driver with XPO operating out of their Western Cranston Service Center. He is the first Rhode Islander to be selected for this prestigious honor. Established in 1986, America’s Road Team is comprised…
Read MoreART! Museum of Fine Tribal Art Collection Estimated Near $6 Million
Collection Estimated Near $6 Million Shared Freely Across Rhode Island The Museum of Fine Tribal Art (MoFTA), founded in 2025 by Dr. Justin D. Bibee and Yousra Bibee as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum in Rhode Island, is drawing increased attention following preliminary research suggesting that the museum’s collection may be valued at approximately $6 million.…
Read MoreBrown U Health Spine Center Enrolling Patients in Groundbreaking Lower Back Pain Trial
Taking Aim at Lower Back Pain: Brown University Health’s Comprehensive Spine Center the Only New England Location Enrolling Patients in Groundbreaking Trial  Brown University Health’s Comprehensive Spine Center teams at Newport Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital are currently enrolling volunteers for a groundbreaking Phase 3 clinical trial aimed at helping individuals suffering from chronic low…
Read MoreThe Phone Call That Changed History – by Vincent Marzullo
In the narrow margins of the 1960 presidential election, one quiet act of moral courage helped save a life and shape the future of American democracy. Former U.S. Senator Harris Wofford (PA), then a young civil rights advocate advising the Kennedy campaign, played a decisive behind-the-scenes role in urging John F. Kennedy to act when…
Read More23 Easy, Year-Round Energy-Saving Tips – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer Electric bills have a way of creeping up quietly, like a cat on a countertop. One day you glance at the bill and think, “Surely this can’t be mine.” But unless someone plugged in a cotton candy machine while you were sleeping, the explanation is much simpler: Energy prices rise…
Read MoreIf you want a friend in Washington, get a furry friend – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on senior issues With an increasing number of adults reporting a decrease in the number of close friends, the old adage, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog,†might also be applicable outside the Beltway.  This companionship can also boost your physical and mental health. Your furry friends’…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 26, 2026
Official word as of early Monday is we have received 16.5″ of snow, on average, in Rhode Island. 1 to 2 inches may come today. Morning:The morning is cold, with temperatures around 17°F. Snow is ongoing or tapering off early, depending on location, and roads and sidewalks remain snow-covered and icy, especially on untreated surfaces.…
Read MoreWhen Government Asks for Trust, Leadership by Example, and Truth Matter – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer “The leader sees leadership as responsibility rather than as rank and privilege.” — Peter Drucker Trust in government is wearing thin, not because citizens have become cynical, but because too many public leaders are asking for trust they have not earned, through example or through speaking the truth. Across…
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