Archive for February 2026
GriefSPEAK: You’re Invited! Book Launch March 8 for “A Memory of Elephants” – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD On behalf of the Association of RI Authors, Lively Literati, and GracePointe Grief Center we cordially invite you to – SAVE THE DATE!!! And join us for A Memory of Elephants book launch. Hoping to meet some of my readers in person! SUNDAY, MARCH 8 @ 6:15pm – at the GREENWICH…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: FM buys 10 Memorial Blvd, adds to its 200 years calling Rhode Island home
FM Announces Investment and Expansion in Downtown Providence with Purchase of 10 Memorial Boulevard FM’s investment in the heart of Rhode Island’s innovation economy will strengthen the company’s connectivity throughout the region Rhode Island-headquartered commercial property insurer FM today announced the purchase of 10 Memorial Boulevard, a 10-story premier commercial office building in the heart…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Garden Seeds, Hunter Ed, Fly Fishing, RIDEM programs – Spring Not Far Behind
Harmony Library and URI Master Gardeners Harmony Library and the URI Master Gardeners are getting ready for spring and planting season. The library has free vegetable and flower seeds available thanks to the URI Master Gardeners. Seeds can be picked up during normal hours Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Death at Echo Village and Rob’s Long Journey Home – Bernie Beaudreau
By Bernie Beaudreau, contributing writer I met Rob and his brother Mike last July. They were homeless together, taking care of each other. Rob was not in great physical health, with an ailing heart condition, and Mike with health challenges of his own. After losing their Oakland Beach apartment, they spent some of Mike’s disability…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 20, 2026
Morning: Wintry mix starts or continues—likely rain or rain/snow mix early, transitioning to more snow/sleet in spots (especially inland/north). Temps rising from upper 20s/low 30s to mid-30s. High precip chance (80-90%). Cloudy/overcast. Winds light to moderate (5-10 mph). Afternoon: Continued wintry mix, possibly peaking with sleet/rain/snow. Temps peak around 36-38°F. Precip chance remains high (80-90%),…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19.02.26 (Disability info, Art contest, Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues UPDATE 2-20-26: We post this update to our column: ___ New VA Rule Could Reduce Veterans’ Disability Rating if Medication Improves Their Symptoms The VA published a new interim final rule amending 38 CFR 4.10. The rule mandates that disability ratings be based on a veteran’s…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 19, 2026
Morning Skies remain mostly cloudy early, with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s°F. Any leftover flurries or damp spots from overnight should taper off quickly. Roads may be damp in spots early. Afternoon Clouds begin to break for some sunshine, with highs reaching the upper 30s to near 40°F. A light breeze and…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Severe Weather, Deaths Prompt more Funds to Continue 3 Shelter Programs
The state will appropriate $233,350 for three winter shelter programs as severe cold, snow and the announcement of four recent deaths demand access to safe, warm and accessible shelter. In the announcement it was noted that emergency shelters are at high capacity for longer periods of time than usual and funds originally allocated, based on…
Read MoreThe Timeless Tradition of Lent: A Journey through Faith, Culture and Feast – Chef Walter Potenza
Readers: Imagine the last joyful notes of Mardi Gras fading in the busy streets, sequins and confetti swirling through the night air, as midnight ushers in a quiet hush. The next morning, crowds file into churches, the smell of incense hanging in the air as individuals pause, heads bowed, to receive a simple mark of…
Read MoreKnow Your Numbers: Blood Pressure Screenings Could Save Lives – Christopher Ottiano, MD
by Christopher Ottiano, M.D. Neighborhood Health Plan of RI February marks American Heart Month and it serves as a critical and timely reminder to prioritize cardiovascular health by understanding a number many people overlook: your blood pressure. Why does it matter? High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading cause of heart disease, and one…
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