Archive for February 2026
RI Interscholastic League Campaign about Dangers of Supplements, Energy drinks, more…
Operation Clean Competition is the Rhode Island Interscholastic League outreach & awareness program focused on informing Rhode Islanders about the dangers of Appearance & Performance Enhancing Substances, hGh usage and energy drink consumption, as well as Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Safety. Made possible through a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation and in partnership with…
Read MoreMexico under Siege – Americans in Country told to Shelter-in-Place
Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense announced that Mexican Army Special forces carried out an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, aimed at capturing Rubén “N,” alias “Mencho,” the alleged leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). During the operation, troops were attacked and returned fire, leaving four suspected cartel members dead at the scene and three…
Read MoreOperation Winter Weather Warning: The Blizzard of ’26. Getting Through the Week.
UPDATE: 2/25: Weather: Light snow, 1-3″ this morning, changing to rain, then temps rise. May have more light snow on Thursday and Friday – then temps will get into the 40s. However! More snow predicted next week as early as Monday. Death: Student at Salve Regina died in his car while charging his phone because…
Read MoreART! Unveiling of George T. Downing’s Maquette at Newport Art Museum
Enjoy a lavish local oyster bar and cash bar in the Drury Gallery and stationary hors d’oeuvre stations in the Wright galley with the Downing maquette and cash bar in the Library for one hour, from 6-7pm on February 28th at the Newport Art Museum. The event will then move into the Ilgenfritz Gallery with…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Wash Everything? A Launderer’s Guide – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer We all know the laundry pile never goes away. But instead of guessing your way through life, here’s a no-nonsense guide to how often you should launder key household fabrics — and yes, that includes your sheets, towels and all those overlooked blanks and throws. BEDDING Your nightly contact zone…
Read MoreOperation Winter Weather Warning: Getting Through the Night – and the Day Ahead
When power is out and temperatures plunge, the goal is simple: stay warm, stay calm, stay connected. When the heat goes out and temperatures drop below freezing, fear and isolation can be as dangerous as the cold — especially for young children, older adults, and anyone living alone. Staying calm, creating connection, and focusing on…
Read MoreRI Weather for Feb. 23, 2026 – Operation Winter Weather Warning – an “F” Day!
Image: Early morning snow status Rhode Island is experiencing a major blizzard which started yesterday and continues throughout the entire day, Monday. As we greet this day, a statewide travel ban is in effect, and a state of emergency is declared, non-essential offices and schools closed, and blizzard warnings active. This is a historic winter…
Read MoreMarianne Raimondo Joins CCRI Leadership, Building on RIC Legacy – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On February 6, Rhode Island College’s (RIC) business dean gathered with three dozen colleagues, family members, and friends at The Village at Waterman Lake, for a farewell celebration marking the close of one chapter and the beginning of another In a LinkedIn post, Marianne Raimondo, MS, MSW,…
Read MoreWhat Causes Autism: A fictional short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine © 2026 by Michael Fine – When Dave drove by City Hall and saw those people with the purple hair, with their signs and outrage, he leaned on his horn, but those stupid people just raised their fists because they thought he was honking to support them. “Get out of the road,…
Read MoreRIPEC Report: Has “Attendance Matters” been Effective on School Absenteeism
Attendance Matters RI appears to have helped drive a sharp improvement in student attendance, reducing chronic absenteeism from its post-pandemic peak and producing one of the largest declines nationwide. However, absenteeism remains a serious concern, with 22.1% of students chronically absent in 2024–25 and rates exceeding 40% in some district, state, and charter schools (LEAs).…
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