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BankRI’s Holiday Giving Tree collects 7,576 gifts for local children, biggest year ever

December 23, 2023

A group of people standing in front of a room full of BankRI bags.

BankRI’s signature program helps to brighten the season for children across Rhode Island Photo, top: Staff of BankRI’s Lincoln branch are joined by workers from the Town of Lincoln prior to loading 1,527 donated gifts to benefit kids served by the Town’s Holiday Basket program. Thanks to the generosity of Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) customers,…

ART! Holiday Small Works at Spring Bull Gallery, Newport

November 7, 2023

An exquisite art piece capturing the serene beauty of a lighthouse amidst the coastal scenery.

Photo: Paula Childs, “Seaside Holiday”, Oil, 8″x10″, $300 This year’s Holiday Small Works is being held at Spring Bull Gallery in Newport from November 4th through December 31st. All works are no larger than 16″ on any measure and no item is priced more than $500. Spring Bull is located at 55 Bellevue Avenue in…

Mothering in 2025 – Mary T. O’Sullivan May 12, 2025
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “Gone are the days when motherhood followed a single script.” – Local 10 TV News, South Florida More women in 2025 embrace their roles as mothers in very different ways than previous generations. Although the struggle still exists between work and family, many more women turn to alternative… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 12, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure drifts to the southeast for the day and helps keep the skies in the clear for another day, Highs in the low 70’s and lows around 50 with a little southwesterly breeze and some afternoon gusts. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN… […]
Jack Donnelly
To Do in RI: Howells & Duruflé Requiem with RI Civic Chorale and Orchestra May 12, 2025
RICCO Presents the Rarely Heard Howells Requiem and Duruflé Requiem in March Concert The Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra (RICCO) is honored to present a deeply moving and uniquely beautiful concert featuring two powerful works: Herbert Howells’ Requiem and Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem. Howells & Duruflé Requiem will be performed on May 17, 2025 –… […]
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Community specific, RI Healthy Aging Data Report a boon for officials, policymakers – Herb Weiss May 12, 2025
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging In an era of tightening budgets and shrinking federal and state resources for aging programs, legislators, service providers, and advocates now have access to vital data that can help identify and address the unmet needs of older adults in their communities. Just over a week ago, the Gerontology… […]
Herb Weiss
Our Networking Pick of the Week: Monthly Mingle with East Bay Chamber May 12, 2025
The monthly get together for the East Bay Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST – at Blount Clam Shack – 406 Water Street – in Warren. Join them and meet new clients, customers, and new friends at the Monthly Mingle on the Waterfront. Chamber… […]
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Gimme’ Shelter: Pocahontas at the Providence Animal Control Center May 11, 2025
Hello, I’m Pocahontas! I came in with Tigger and Negrita and we are housed together at PAC! We grew up together so we trust one another more than people but if you look at my pictures, that changed fast! I have met some strangers now and warm up to them quickly, hurray for me. I… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 11, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 11, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Happy Mother’s Day! High pressure settles in for a bit and helps keep the skies in the clear. Highs in the low 70’s and lows around 50 with a little northwesterly breeze an some afternoon gusts. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack… […]
Jack Donnelly
Jealous of my trellis? – James Dulley May 11, 2025
by James Dulley, contributing writer James Dulley is your personal Bob the Builder! Dear James: I looked at ladder trellises at my garden store, but they are too expensive. The design does not look complicated. If I try to copy and build one myself, what is the proper procedure to make one? — Kandi W.… […]
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28+ agencies to offer information at Community Resource Fair, May 12th. Sponsored by RI Energy May 11, 2025
A free Community Resource Fair will be held on MONDAY, May 12th from 2pm to 6pm at the West Warwick Senior Center, 145 Washington Street in West Warwick, RI. The Resource Fair is designed primarily for families and individuals struggling with utility payments. Representatives from RI Energy Customer Assistance will be there. They will have… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: Eggless cakes – Chef Walter Potenza May 11, 2025
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image attribution via Olimpia Davies, from Chef Potenza Practical substitutions when eggs are too expensive! EGG LESS CAKES Each shortage is an opportunity to redesign food and ignite innovation. Try the Spongata recipe included. Friends: I’ve always been a great fan of baking, but recently, with egg prices… […]
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ART! Holiday Small Works at Spring Bull Gallery, Newport

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