Archive for February 2026
RI Veterans: Did you know? 12.02.26 (Olympics, Events, Resources, Benefits) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues FREE Access to 2026 Olympic Coverage: One benefit to every veteran is tax free shopping online and bases If a veteran is signed up he or she is eligible to have FREE access to 2026 Olympic coverage. The Exchange has a partnership with Home Depot. The partnership…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 12, 2026
Morning: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Temperatures starting in the low to mid 20s °F (around 23-28°F), feeling colder with wind chills due to NW winds 10-15 mph (gusts possible). Dry overall. Low chance of any lingering light flurries early if from prior activity, but generally clear. Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Highs reaching the mid 30s…
Read MoreRhody Baby Race Returns to URI, Celebrating Families and Future Scholars
South County Health’s fan-favorite Rhody Baby Race returned to the Ryan Center this past weekend, bringing excitement, laughter, and heartwarming moments to halftime during the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball game against Richmond. Babies ages six to twelve months took center court, crawling their way toward the coveted Rhody Baby Race title while thousands of fans…
Read MoreWe Cook! Valentine’s, the business behind the feast and E-book from Chef to YOU – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, “Ask Chef Walter” Friends: The business behind the feast Examining Valentine’s Day exclusively as a sentimental occasion overlooks its substantial economic dimensions. Beneath the surface of romantic symbolism lies a highly coordinated global enterprise involving producers, manufacturers, marketers, and retailers, all of whom convert abstract emotions into marketable commodities.…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Awards 18 Non-Profits
Bristol County Savings Bank’s Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) awarded grants totaling $132,500 to eighteen non-profit organizations in the greater Providence, Rhode Island region during a ceremony held recently at White’s of Westport in Westport, Massachusetts. All total, including the Taunton-Attleboro and SouthCoast regions, the Foundation donated $326,325 to 40 charitable organizations. Since the…
Read MoreHospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI): EDs have become the Front Door of Care
Hospital emergency departments (ED) have become the front door for care The Hospital Association of Rhode Island says hospital emergency departments have become the front door for medical care, open 24/7, treating every patient who arrives. They say: “This is true not only in times of emergencies but also for patients who have lost coverage,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 11, 2026
Morning: Temperatures starting in the upper 20s to low 30s°F, rising slowly. Mostly cloudy with possible light snow showers early. Winds light (5-10 mph). Feels like mid-20s°F. Chance of precip low-moderate. Grade: C (cold start, but no major storms expected). Afternoon: Highs around 35-38°F. Partly to mostly cloudy, with a chance of scattered snow showers…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! – 2-11-2026, 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 MoreIt Is What It Is… February 11, 2026 – Commentary, Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer THE GUTHRIE CASE I have questions, gang. Like everyone else I’m transfixed by this case and all the irregularities around it makes me nuts. I’m talking things like – the SHERIFF releasing the crime scene/home back to the family within 48 hours of their INITIAL investigation beginning (WHY? What competent…
Read MoreSecretary of War, Pete Hegseth, begins the “Arsenal of Freedom Tour” in Rhode Island
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Rhode Island and Maine for Arsenal of Freedom Tour Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made Quonset Point, Rhode Island his first stop, and Bath, Maine, after that, to visit General Dynamics, Anduril, and Bath Iron Works. The Secretary also administered the oath of enlistment to new recruits at…
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