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GriefSPEAK: The Emperor’s New Clothes – Mari Nardolillo Dias

September 30, 2022 |

Speak the truth even if your voice shakes.

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer The grief associated with the loss of freedom in free speech causes a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty, analogous to a death. At this time of agitation and lack of respect for differences of opinion it seemed time for a reprint of this popular article We are living…

In the News… quick recap of the week ending Jan. 16, 2026 January 17, 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… […]
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Turn your Rolled Coins into Extra Value – for Ocean State Job Lot Insiders January 17, 2026
Ocean State Job Lot Reintroduces ‘Crazy for Coins’ Program for Job Lot Insiders in 2026 – Popular promotion encourages customers to turn rolled coins into added spending power through bonus Crazy Deal® Gift Cards Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), has reintroduced its “Crazy for Coins” promotion, giving Job Lot Insiders a simple way to turn… […]
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Homeless in RI: Clearing Encampments without Real-World Options Fails Everyone – Bernie Beaudreau January 17, 2026
by Bernie Beaudreau, community advocate and volunteer, contributing writer Over the past three weeks I have reached out to twelve homeless individuals encamped in the Providence metro area, providing propane refills for their tent heaters. One homeless man, Frank*, sharing a small tent with his wife, texted me Tuesday late in the afternoon to tell… […]
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Burn with Kearns: Martial Arts and Functional Training Speak the Same Biological Language – Kevin Kearns January 17, 2026
by Coach Kevin Kearns, Burn with Kearns, contributing writer BioHackYourself.com – The Core Idea Martial arts and functional training were never meant to be separate disciplines. Both emerged from the same requirement: prepare the human body to solve unpredictable physical problems under stress. What modern exercise science now calls functional training, traditional martial systems have… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for January 17, 2026 January 17, 2026
Morning:Start the day mostly cloudy with a good chance of mixed precipitation — a mix of rain and snow or snow showers is likely during the morning hours, with temperatures hovering in the upper 20s to low 30s. Afternoon:Clouds continue through the afternoon with continued chance of snow and rain mix, especially in the midday… […]
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Outdoors in RI: Sakonnet Vineyard all winter, URI Stone Walls, Boy Scout AI Badge, Geothermal Mansion, Surfing January 16, 2026
Sakonnet Vineyard Continues Free Live Music Series this Winter Local and regional artists to perform each Saturday afternoon Sakonnet Vineyard, located at 162 West Main Road in Little Compton, is continuing its series of free live music into the off-season. Local and regional musical artists will perform on Saturday afternoons at the vineyard from 1:00… […]
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Real Estate in RI: Flipping is Dead (At Least the Way We Knew It) – Emilio DiSpirito January 16, 2026
By Emilio DiSpirito, contributing writer, License Partner and Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers For years, real estate flipping was marketed as a shortcut to wealth. Buy distressed. Renovate quickly. Sell for a 20 to 30 percent return. Rinse and repeat. That playbook no longer works in most markets, and Rhode Island is a prime… […]
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Business Beat: Navigant Credit Union’s $2.1Million+ Philanthropic Impact in 2025 January 16, 2026
Through donations from the Credit Union and grants distributed through its independent Charitable Foundation, Navigant Credit Union continued its longstanding culture of giving back in 2025 Navigant Credit Union continued its longstanding commitment to giving back to the communities it serves in 2025, contributing more than $2.1 million in charitable grants and philanthropic donations to… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
Morning:Start the day cool and mostly cloudy, with temperatures near 30–32°F and skies staying gray. There’s a small chance of light snow showers, especially early in the morning, but most of the time it should stay dry. Afternoon:The afternoon continues cool and mostly cloudy with highs around the lower 30s. Clouds will dominate and there’ll… […]
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Girls & Women’s Statewide Chess Championships Held at Bay View Academy January 15, 2026
Female chess players of all ages and skill levels gathered at St. Mary Academy – Bay View on Saturday for the 2nd annual state-wide chess tournament featuring the Open Women’s Championship and Girls’ Championship (K-12). This year’s event was built on the momentum of last year’s landmark inaugural tournament, which saw nearly 30 players compete,… […]
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