Archive for February 2026
Sports of February 2026: Oh what a wonderful ride it was! – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The beginning of February 2026 started off much like the end, with a large winter storm hitting Rhode Island. Having snow come down in the middle of winter in Rhode Island is not all that uncommon. We do live in the Northeast; it is still winter. Although in the past few…
Read MoreA College Campus Free for the Right Mission — A Leap of Faith for PC, Salve or Holy Cross?
Former Green Mountain College in Vermont seeks a faith-aligned future — sparking New England what-ifs. A rare and unusual opportunity unfolding in neighboring Vermont is prompting intriguing “what-if†conversations across New England. The former Green Mountain College campus in Poultney, Vermont — an historic property with more than half a million square feet of buildings…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 26, 2026
Morning: Cloudy and cold with lingering slush and icy spots from the recent storm cleanup. A few flurries or patchy freezing drizzle are possible early. Temps will be in the high-20s to 30°s with a light northwest wind. Slicksidewalks and untreated roads; slow commute in spots, especially on side roads where major clean-ups continue. Afternoon:…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 26.02.26 (Travel, VA News, Local Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Department of Defense (DOD) maintains a website providing active-duty members, veterans, disabled veterans, and eligible guests with access to resorts, hotels, and camping locations available for discounted use? DOD Lodging is the official, centralized website for booking military-operated lodging worldwide for Army,…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Downtown Providence Parks Network names new Executive Director
Downtown Providence Parks Network Names New Executive Director The Downtown Providence Parks Network (DPPN) announced today that Suzanne Ellis Wernevi will serve as its next Executive Director, starting March 2, 2026. Wernevi comes to DPPN from Blue Dot Motorworks, where she served as the Head of Business Development, Communications and Policy for the…
Read More2026 State of the Union Address – Video and Transcript
February 24th, President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address: SCRIPT of the Address: Well, thank you very much, everybody. It’s really an honor. Speaker Johnson, Vice President Vance, First Lady of the United States. Second lady of the United States. Members of Congress and my fellow Americans, our nation is back, bigger, better,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 25, 2026
EARLY A.M. WEATHER WARNING from National Weather Service: A quick burst of snow will overspread the region from west to east between 5 and 8 am Wednesday morning. The snow will be short- lived and exit the coast by early afternoon perhaps even ending as a bit of rain. However…the burst of snow will coincide…
Read MoreIt is what it is: Feb. 25, 2026 – Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer LOVING AMERICA ISN’T ALLEGIANCE TO A POLITICAL PARTY The self-loathing and moronic among us want YOU to be angry that PATRIOTISM was everywhere over this past weekend as we watched and cheered on the US MENS HOCKEY TEAM. I got up early Sunday morning and caught the game with…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! 2.25.26 – with Tim Jones
– 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 and libraries and appears at various…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 24, 2026
State of Emergency in RI stays in place as we greet this clean-up day. The morning remains dangerous and disruptive (residual blizzard impacts, potential lingering outages), but the afternoon/evening recovery to clear/cold weather prevents a total failure. It’s a massive improvement but still far from pleasant—stay cautious early, bundle up, and enjoy the eventual calm…
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