Archive for March 2026
Rhode Island Weather for March 30, 2026
Morning: starts cool with lows around the low to mid 40s°F, partly to mostly cloudy skies, light southwest winds around 8-10 mph, and humidity near 70-80%, making for a comfortable but overcast start as the sun rises around 6:31 AM. Afternoon: warms up nicely to a high near 59°F under mostly cloudy to partly sunny…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Iris is Ready to Blossom in Your Home – Cheryl Tudino, RI SPCA
by Cheryl Tudino, contributing writer, RI SPCA Hi there, I’m Cheryl, a volunteer at the RISPCA in Warwick-dog walker, treat dispenser, and part-time hype woman for our adoptable pups. I can’t decide if this girl is more beautiful than the 1998 hit “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls…or an actual iris flower in bloom. I will…
Read MoreThe Use of Force: a Short Story by Michael Fine
The Use of Force By Michael Fine © 2026 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. .…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Torta Pasqualina – Taste of the Liguria Region for your Easter Table – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Happy Easter! So, I’m in my kitchen, which is currently covered in flour. People have been eating eggs to celebrate spring for a long time—ancient Egyptians, Persians, Romans, all of them saw eggs as life and fertility, part of their spring festivals. That idea was stuck. There’s that…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 29, 2026
Morning: Morning conditions will be chilly with lows near 26-30°F at sunrise (around 6:32 AM), featuring mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and light winds. It will feel crisp and invigorating, ideal for early outdoor activities with layers. Afternoon: Afternoon warms up nicely into the mid-40s°F under a mix of sun and clouds, with highs…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Stay Powerful for Life Even after 50 – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Burn with Kearns, contributing writer When you hit 50, the world tells you to slow down. I say—let’s get explosive. No, I’m not talking about jumping into a UFC cage. I’m talking about waking up with more energy, feeling strong when you carry groceries, and preventing falls with better balance,…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Sheena Alescio joins RPL’s Barrington Office as Sales Associate
Residential Properties Ltd. is pleased to announce that Sales Associate Sheena Alescio has joined the trusted team of real estate experts at our Barrington office. Sheena is a Rhode Island Realtor®, local expert, and mother of two who helps clients navigate one of life’s biggest transitions, buying or selling a home. Born and raised in…
Read MoreScalp Cooling System for Cancer Patients should be covered by Health Insurance Plans
Senator Matthew L. LaMountain announced the introduction of legislation (2026-S 2455) to require health insurance plans to cover scalp cooling therapy, an evidence-based treatment that helps prevent hair loss for patients undergoing chemotherapy. “For many individuals battling cancer, hair loss is one of the most visible and emotionally devastating side effects of treatment,” said Senator…
Read MoreIn the news… quick recap of the week’s news ending 3.28.26
Just a quick recap of the news of the week – to keep you better informed. Local, regional, national, international – and passings of note: RHODE ISLAND & REGION Prov. Mayor Smiley “raced to a school”, according to some media reports, thinking ICE was present in the building, but it wasn’t – it wasn’t local…
Read MoreRI Home Show+ April 10-12, 2026 at RI Convention Center
New Name! RI Home Show+ Features Everything for Your Home PLUS Seven Experiences – All at the Rhode Island Convention Center, April 10th-12th The 76th Annual Rhode Island Home Show returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center with new, more convenient hours and a three-day schedule April 10th-12th. With over 200 home related exhibitors and…
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