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The Greener View: Peony Problems – Jeff Rugg

June 15, 2023

Two beautiful peonies are blooming in a garden.

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Question: My peony has bloomed wonderfully for many years but this year the buds are turning black and are not growing. What can I do? Answer: It is too late this year to get flowers, but it is not too late to help prevent problems next year. The symptom you…

‘Without strong migration rules, we risk becoming an island of strangers’ – England posts NEW rules May 13, 2025
The Prime Minister of England has proposed new immigration rules in a White Paper. Per the Government of the UK, “The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a year by ensuring people coming here earn the right to stay in… […]
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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… […]
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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… […]
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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… […]
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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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