Posts Tagged ‘deaths’
In the News… quick recap on news of the week, ending Jan. 30, 2026
A quick recap of the news of the week – take a moment to catch up and learn what you want to know more about. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Dental Association, the former Pawtucket Dental Society has donated more than $9,000 to the Blackstone Valley Community Health Center for dental care Kelly Bates…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of news of the week ending Jan. 24, 2026
Our quick synopsis of the news of the week in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally, internationally – and passings of note: RHODE ISLAND Harm reduction vending machines proposed for Newport, RI locations (Narcan, safe-sex kits, etc.) UrgentMDRI.org is operating in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Jamestown, RI, where a physician comes to you in your home…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week ending Jan. 16, 2026
A quick recap of the news of the week in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally and internationally – get caught up on a busy news week. Rhode Island & Vicinity Patient arrested at Butler Hospital after an altercation, injuring at least 4 staff, including 2 women who were rendered unconscious, and a police officer who went…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the news of the week, ending January 2, 2026
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Bishop Lewandowski kicked off the 21st season of the Keep the Heat On by presenting grants for $2,500 each to two organizations for clients who have cultural or language barriers Prov & Newport Minimum wage goes up $1 in RI in January Coyotes have taken 3 dogs in Narragansett A Martha’s…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of news of the week – Dec. 27, 2025
Here is a quick recap of news of the week! Hope it helps you to catch up at such a busy time. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY NOTE: 4 inches or so of snow is expected from Friday night into Saturday with a second round on Sunday night – parking bans in effect in several RI…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of news of the week 12-20-25
A quick synopsis of the news of the week in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Any questions, let us know – at [email protected] RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY 30% of Latino congregations are down in the Latino parishes, as parishoners are staying home due to ICE raids, per Bishop Self-checkout…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the news of the week ending Dec. 5, 2025
A quick summary of news of the past week – get caught up on items you may have missed or have more interest in… just copy the note and “google” it. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY PVD Holiday Fest, which includes Saturday’s City Hall Tree Lighting, runs from now through December 7, with dozens of…
Read MoreIn the News… Quick Recap on the News of the Week ending Nov. 28, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & REGION Six primary care providers at a single Mass General Brigham practice are moving to rival Beth Israel Lahey Health, raising to at least 18 the total number of such defections from the state’s largest health care system to the second largest in less than a year. Plainville farm fire loses 7 horses, saves…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Between Dreams and Visitations: Navigating the Nighttime Landscape of Grief – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer, grief and grieving Between Dreams and Visitations: Navigating the Nighttime Landscape of Grief “Whenever I Want You All I Have to Do is Dream..” Everly Brothers Josephine’s son, George, passed last month and although she experiences many signs that seem to be irrefutable, she waits for an evening…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of news of the week. Nov. 1, 2025
A quick recap of news of the week in Rhode Island, the region, nationally and internationally. We start with good news for those on SNAP who are facing its sudden pause. With RI & MA judges stepping in, if their decision is upheld, SNAP should be restored, but it will take some days to do…
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