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GriefSpeak: Dirty Laundry

December 13, 2019 |

By Dr. Mari Dias I often ask my clients to journal for homework. The following is 45 year- old Thomasina’s journal entry about her rape and the first and only time she told the story. Ironically, she chose to share her story with men incarcerated in a men’s maximum-security prison. She was a high school…

Rhode Island Weather for December 5, 2025 – a “C-” Day! December 5, 2025
Morning: A cold start, with temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to low 30s °F under mostly clear skies. Expect a crisp, frosty feel — a winter-like wake-up. Afternoon: Skies stay mostly cloudy and the air stays chilly. Highs should reach only upper 30s to around 40 °F. It’ll feel cool — typical early-winter chill.… […]
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Outdoors in RI: Biggest Display of Christmas Trees, Get Your Orange On, Wildlife Outreach, Hunter Ed, Fly-Tying December 5, 2025
Photo credit: Dean Birch, RIDEM Grab your coziest layers and get ready to bundle up, discover, and explore this winter with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). From frosty winter wildlife tracking and birdwatching to ice fishing and hunter safety courses, there’s something for everyone to enjoy… […]
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Out & About in RI: Final Masquerade Ball of Sojourner House raises $266K (photos) December 5, 2025
On Friday, November 21st, Sojourner House hosted its 15th and Final Masquerade Ball at the Graduate by Hilton Providence, raising $266,000 to support life-saving services for victims of abuse. The theme of the fundraiser was Venetian Twilight; inspired by the masquerade ball’s origins in Renaissance Italy. More than 400 New Englanders came out in gowns,… […]
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Get Your Holidays On! Warwick Winterfest – Opening of Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza December 5, 2025
The City of Warwick’s annual Winterfest had a soft opening last night and will have a debut of the new development next to its City Hall. With the named – Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza – in place, the transformed public space was on display as the new public skating rink had its “soft… […]
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GriefSPEAK: The Emperor’s New Clothes – Mari Nardolillo Dias December 5, 2025
by Mari Nardolillo, Dias, EdD, 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… […]
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Real Estate in RI: $3.5M Historic East Side Colonial – RPL’s Derek Simpson for Seller December 4, 2025
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 290 Blackstone Boulevard on Providence’s East Side for $3.5 million. RPL Sales Associate Derek Simpson represented the seller in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the sixth highest sale in Providence year to date. RPL has now participated in four of the six highest sales… […]
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We Cook! Chicken, Bacon, and Brown Butter Pearl Onion Pot Pie – Anthony Salemme December 4, 2025
By Chef Anthony Salemme, contributing writer Chicken, Bacon, and Brown Butter Pearl Onion Pot Pie Serves 6 A rustic rich filling of diced chicken, thick-cut bacon and brown butter pearl onions will satisfy your comfort food craving. 6 boneless chicken thighs 8 ounces thick-cut bacon 2 small onions, sliced thin 8 ounces pearl onions, defrosted… […]
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Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation® Grants in New England for Children’s Hunger and Illness December 4, 2025
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has distributed over $1.6 million in grants to 94 local nonprofit organizations across the Northeast, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, and Upstate New York. The grants are part of a nationwide $6.5 million distribution of funds, supporting the Foundation’s mission to provide the simple joys of… […]
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RI Exec. Office of Housing & Pawtucket Announce Access to Emergency Centers, Shelters, December 4, 2025
The Executive Office of Housing announced the activation of two emergency pop-up sites to provide additional safe, warm places to go. This is a list of emergency pop-up sites, seasonal emergency shelters, overnight warming centers, and daytime resource and warming centers that are operating and ready to provide support. The state also funds year-round shelters… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for December 4, 2025 – A “C+” Day December 4, 2025
Morning: Expect a chilly start, with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s °F. Skies will be mostly clear or partly cloudy, giving the day a crisp, wintry feel. Afternoon: Temps will rise to around 38–41 °F. Skies remain mostly cloudy, and it may feel brisk if there’s a light breeze. Evening: Skies stay… […]
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