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RI Veterans: Did you know? 26.12.24 (Military history and Christmas, events…) – John A. Cianci

December 26, 2024 |

A close up of the hands and gloves on a uniform

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Happy Holidays to all of you. From the Department of Defense website,https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/1713087/4-major-military-events-that-happened-on-christmas/ 4 Major Military Events That Happened on Christmas On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice…

In the News… recap for week ending Nov. 23, 2024

November 23, 2024 |

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

Here is an abbreviated recap of news from this past week – for more information, search for any of the items for more details. We hope this is helpful to keep up with happenings in a fast-paced news world. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Homecoming game and celebration canceled at Durfee HS in Fall River due…

In the News… recap for week ending 10.19.24

October 19, 2024 |

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The Beef Barn was purchased by a group associated with several gas stations and convenience stores in Massachusetts, Greenville Realtors, LLC Students in Attleboro High School’s Dental Assisting program participated in Rhode Island Mission of Mercy’s annual free dental care clinic on Oct. 5-6. Waterman Grille has a small fire during…

In the News… recap of the week ending Sept. 14, 2024

September 14, 2024 |

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Massachusetts & Maine are 2 of 9 states where the cost of living has increased the most since Biden administration Monday RIPTA will break ground on the long-awaited amenities building to go with the newly built train station in Pawtucket. Ceremonies set for 10am Gillette is moving its blade making plant…

In the News… recap for the week, Aug. 17, 2024

August 17, 2024 |

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A plan to build a crematorium in Tiverton appears to be over 2 cables are being laid in lower Narragansett Bay as part of the Revolution Wind project Brockton Hospital reopens PBN has named 2024 Top Healthiest Employers – Groov-Pin, Centreville Bank, Neighborhood Health, AAA, and CVS 16-bed residential facility breaking…

Victory Day in Rhode Island recognizes state’s outsized contribution in WWII. Events set:

August 12, 2024 |

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans The State of Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day on 2nd Monday in August 2024. Why as the only state to have a state holiday for Victory over Japan? First, and most important to honor those 96,000 brave Rhode islanders who served in World War II. And, to never forget the…

In the news… summary for week ending August 10th

August 10, 2024 |

Rhode Island & Vicinity Plans for soccer stadium in Everett, MA not approved Wonder, a food delivery company operating in 30 cities, is coming to East Providence URI Trustees approve a $700K bonus for President Parlange Steward lays off 1,200 workers as it makes plans to close two hospitals ‘Miramar’ estate in Newport, first built…

Business Beat: Dorcas International Institute confirms Milagro Sique as CEO January 13, 2026
Interim executive director confirmed by the board to lead state’s largest provider of immigration services Following an extensive national search, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island (DIIRI), the state’s largest organization providing integrated services to immigrants and individuals seeking refuge, is pleased to announce that it has appointed longtime senior leader Milagro Sique as its… […]
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ART! Fiber / Fabric / Form at Pawtucket Arts Collaborative January 13, 2026
The Textile Group SHOW at the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative will run from Friday, January 16th at 4pm to Monday, January 26th at 5pm. The Collaborative is located at 560 Mineral Spring Avenue in Pawtucket. Openings will be held on JAN 16th, 5 – 8pm & JAN 17th, 2 – 5-pm. ABOUT THE PAWTUCKET ARTS COLLABORATIVE… […]
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NEW Urgent Care Opens Today in Barrington – Brown University Health January 13, 2026
TODAY is the opening of the latest Brown University Health Urgent Care Facility. The facility will open with a ribbon-cutting at 9:30am at 236 County Road, in Barrington. Here is their announcement: Olivier Gherardi, DO reviewed when to go to an Urgent Care – and What Urgent Care Centers treat: Our urgent care centers were… […]
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Multiple Wildfire Departments Unified for Preparedness and Modernization – New U.S. Wildland Fire Service January 13, 2026
The Department of the Interior announced the establishment of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Interior also appointed new leadership to oversee the implementation of the new service with the vision of unifying the wildland fire management programs across the Department’s bureaus and offices. In simple terms — rather than multiple agencies each running their own… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for January 13, 2026 – a “B” Day! January 13, 2026
Morning:The day begins cold and mostly clear to partly cloudy, with early temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Dry air and light winds make for a crisp but calm start. Afternoon:Expect partly sunny to mostly sunny skies during the afternoon. Temperatures rise to around 40–43°F, close to seasonal norms. No precipitation is expected,… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for January 12, 2026 – a “B-” Day January 12, 2026
Morning:The day starts mostly cloudy and cool, with early temperatures in the low to mid-30s. Any leftover dampness from prior systems should be gone, though skies stay gray. Winds are light, and conditions are quiet for the morning commute. Afternoon:Clouds gradually thin through the afternoon with some breaks of brighter sky possible. Temperatures climb to… […]
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Veteran Lawmaker Steny Hoyer Bids Farewell After 45 Years in Congress – Herb Weiss January 12, 2026
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues According to Ballotpedia’s tracker of incumbents not seeking re-election in 2026, 20 House lawmakers are retiring at the end of this Congress, 17 of whom are age 50 or older. Last week, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), a long-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his retirement… […]
Herb Weiss
Business Beat: Pariseault Builders Build a Home in Costa Rica with Homes for Hope January 12, 2026
Rhode Island–Based Construction Firm Gives Back During the Holidays For the second year in a row, Pariseault Builders, a fourth-generation, family-owned general contracting firm based in Cranston, Rhode Island, dedicated its Christmas-to-New Year’s break to giving back to a family in need. Eight members of the Pariseault Builders team, including CEO Brian Casey and members… […]
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Why Working Solo Doesn’t Mean Going It Alone – Mary T. O’Sullivan January 12, 2026
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “Reputation is the cornerstone of professional life.”— Charles Fombrun More professionals than ever are choosing to work independently. Coaches, consultants, business advisors, and technical specialists are building businesses around expertise rather than joining a large organization. The appeal is hard to resist: autonomy, purpose,… […]
Mary T. O'Sullivan
Baby Steps — and a Long Way to Walk for Free Child Care in NYC January 12, 2026
“Any effort to expand publicly funded seats would need to serve a very large pool of babies and toddlers to make a meaningful dent in demand.” That sentence captures the central challenge behind New York City’s latest child-care announcement — and the core test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign promise to make child care free… […]
Nancy Thomas

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RI Veterans: Did you know? 26.12.24 (Military history and Christmas, events…) – John A. Cianci

In the News… recap for week ending Nov. 23, 2024

In the News… recap for week ending 10.19.24

In the News… recap of the week ending Sept. 14, 2024

In the News… recap for the week, Aug. 17, 2024

Victory Day in Rhode Island recognizes state’s outsized contribution in WWII. Events set:

In the news… summary for week ending August 10th

In the news… summary for week ending July 13, 2024

In the news… summary of the week ending June 29, 2024

Ron & Jen’s Great Escape, February 21, 2024 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien

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