Archive for March 2026
Gimme’ Shelter: Here’s CUPCAKE at the RI SPCA – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino, contributing writer 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. Have you ever encountered a cupcake you did not want or did not like? Exactly. Said no one, ever. Which brings me to the RISPCA’s very own Cupcake.…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: RPL’s Providence Office adds Gary Jacques as Sales Associate
Residential Properties Ltd. is pleased to announce that Sales Associate Gary Jacques has joined the trusted team of real estate experts at our Providence office. Based in Lincoln, Gary offers extensive knowledge of the Northern Rhode Island area. By combining his background in the beauty and hospitality industries with his status as a Certified Real…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of news of the week – March 21, 2026
A quick synopsis of news items of the week for Rhode Island and the region, national and international and passings of note: RHODE ISLAND & REGION Curtis Corner Middle School in NK to be torn down for new athletic field for high school Ørsted’s Rhode Island-based offshore wind farm, Revolution Wind is now delivering power…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 21, 2026
Morning: Mostly cloudy to overcast early, gradually improving to partly cloudy by late morning. Any lingering very light drizzle or mist from overnight clears quickly after dawn — precipitation chance drops to near 0–10% for most of the morning. Temperatures starting in the low-mid 40s °F rising to upper 40s by noon. Chilly and damp…
Read MorePlanet Fitness Smithfield Donates Equipment to Providence Police Department
Donation aims to support health and wellness of local first responders Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is donating commercial-grade fitness equipment from its Smithfield club to support the health and wellness of local first responders at the Providence Police…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Clean the Engine, Run the Machine Liver Health is Non-Negotiable – Kevin Kearns
Clean the Engine, Run the Machine: Why Liver Health Is Non-Negotiable By Coach Kevin Kearns – Burn with Kearns, contributing writer Let me ask you something… You wouldn’t run a high-performance vehicle on dirty oil, clogged filters, and contaminated fuel—so why are you doing that to your body? Your liver is your engine. And most…
Read MoreA Piece of the Park – Ed Iannuccilli
by Ed Iannuccilli, commentary Opening day is near. I can smell the leather and hear the bats. I can taste the Fenway Franks, the cold Coke and the salty peanuts. Decades ago, Dad took me to a fairy tale, Fenway. I stepped through the gates, walked up the aisle and entered a world of magic.…
Read MoreRI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Receives Grant for Arts Instruction for 55+ Year Olds
State’s Arts Agency receives national grant for creative aging arts program Rhode Island was one of 28 states to receive a national grant of $77,500 to advance creative-aging programs for older adults in the state. The grant from a joint venture between the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and E.A. Michelson Philanthropy will…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Irish Eyes – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving (reposted for Peggy on her 1 year death anniversary) The literature states that the most common time of death is between 2am and 5am. Not so for Margaret. It seems she had a plan. As the matriarch of a large Irish family of thirty-nine…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 20, 2026
Morning starts chilly but improving, with temperatures in the low to mid 30s°F shortly after sunrise, rising steadily under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Winds are light to moderate from the south or southwest, around 5-15 mph, bringing a milder feel compared to the previous day—no significant precipitation is expected early on. Afternoon brings…
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