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Out and About in RI: A Wish Come True’s 21st Annual Polar Plunge splashes into New Year

January 5, 2025 |

A group of people standing on top of a beach.

Photos: Justin Walker Photography Two “Wish Kids” among those getting a lifetime dream adventure. The first day of the New Year was joyous and festive for many. For thousands of people, they took the first step toward helping others fighting life-threatening illnesses. Easton’s Beach in Newport provided the backdrop for A Wish Come True, the…

Get Your Holidays On! A Wish Come True’s Polar Plunge

December 26, 2024 |

A beach with the sun setting in the background.

The first day of 2025 will be special for many reasons. For numerous groups and individuals, they will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening illnesses. A Wish Come True, the oldest wish-granting organization in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, will host its annual Polar Plunge…

Our Networking Pick of the Week – International Live Events Association at Newport Pickleball March 25, 2025
One of the fastest growing racquetball games in the country, pickleball, has been taking Rhode Island by storm. Join ILEA RI for their March meeting at the NEW Newport Pickleball Club in Middletown on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:00pm. Guests will enjoy a tour of the facility, lite bites and beverages, and perhaps a game or two… […]
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Breast cancer increasing for women under 40. Two women, doctors share with Ocean State Stories March 25, 2025
By G. Wayne Miller, Nancy Kirsch – Ocean State Stories – republished here with agreement Two Rhode Island women and their doctors share their stories Two years after she learned she had breast cancer, Amber Derrick Schoeller can laugh about the day it was diagnosed: Saint Patrick’s Day, 2023. She was 37 years old. “My… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for March 25, 2025 – Jack Donnelly March 25, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Rain over for now, with morning fog burning off mid morning. Lows in the upper 30’s and highs in mostly sunny afternoon skies in the upper 40’s with a gusty westerly wind. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in… […]
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“Weekend of Wishes” a $100,000 success in Bristol County for A Wish Come True March 25, 2025
Photos: Gene Hutnak Photography Two events benefiting A Wish Come True raise close to $100,000 The weekend of March 14-17th provided the backdrop for a local non-profit organization to help children who are fighting courageous life-threatening battles along with their families. With the help of many community partners in the Bristol County area, A Wish Come True, the oldest wish-granting organization in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and… […]
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Seniors in hock over credit card debt. Cap attempt a rare tri-partisan (D), (I), (R) effort – Herb Weiss March 24, 2025
AARP Survey: Seniors Find Themselves in Hock Over Credit Card Debt by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two weeks ago, a new AARP survey revealed that 47% of respondents who carry credit card debt use their credit cards to pay for basic living expenses that they do not have enough money to… […]
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Sports in RI: Clearing the desk after NCAA time – John Cardullo March 24, 2025
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Starting with the NCAA tournament live from the Providence Civic Center. Yes, the arena has sold its naming rights several time over and it is now known as the Amica Mutual Pavilion – or, the AMP. But for every Rhode Islander over 40 years old, it will always be known as… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for March 24, 2025 – Jack Donnelly March 24, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist No shortage of “moist” weather today. We may even see some flakes during the morning hours before the temp climbs to above the effective transition temperature. The frontal system responsible will put in a full 8-hour work day, generating rain from 10am til 4pm. Morning lows in the mid 30’s rise… […]
Jack Donnelly
Hasbro. Now everyone is an expert – John J. “Jack” Partridge March 24, 2025
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Since Christmas week, it seems every Rhode Island politician has a suggestion for Hasbro management as to where the company should be headquartered, everywhere but Boston, that is. The cries are well intended but unlikely not to produce positive results, and demonstrates a Rhode Island problem in political… […]
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World Happiness Report 2025: People are much kinder than we expect. US falls to new low. March 23, 2025
Belief in the kindness of others is much more closely tied to happiness than previously thought, according to findings published March 20th in World Happiness Report 2025. Global evidence on the perceived and actual return of lost wallets shows that people are much too pessimistic about the kindness of their communities compared to reality. Actual… […]
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To Give in RI: “I know them. I see them. I will not abandon them.” RI-based Edesia calls on YOU March 23, 2025
As the federal government restructures its many departments and divisions, temporary holds on programs and funding have caused an inconvenience for some – impending disaster for others. RINewsToday will periodically feature nonprofits, and causes, that call out to us to bring to you for your charitable giving. A small gift. A mid-sized gift. A whole-family… […]
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