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UPDATED: Winter Heating Help Shrinks in Rhode Island. LIHEAP Delayed, Decreased. RI Energy Discount

November 18, 2025 |

UPDATED: We heard from the State of RI, and we have added RI Energy and Sen. Jack Reed’s information. Here are the updates – followed by our original story: RI Energy: “I’m very optimistic we will be able to reach some resolution to get some relief credits to customers. Everyone understands that even with prices…

Energy Assistance information all in one place on new Rhode Island website

October 12, 2022 |

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A new website launched this week in Rhode Island, providing all resource information in one place for Rhode Islanders wanting assistance with energy resources such as heating assistance, weatherization, etc. They can find the resources to determine eligibility and application methods without going to multiple sites and agencies. For the most part, the CAP agencies…

Rhode Island Weather for December 10, 2025 – a “B-” Day December 10, 2025
Morning: Chilly and likely partly sunny, with temps around the season’s typical lows (~mid-20s to low 30s °F). Afternoon: Cold but a bit brighter — maybe some sunshine or partial clouds, high temps probably in the upper 20s to low 30s °F. Evening: Cold and clear or lightly cloudy — temps falling into the low… […]
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Discovering AI @ URI Day TODAY – Use of Artificial Intelligence in URI Academics December 10, 2025
Photo, top: URI Ph.D. student Anissa Elias presents research on using machine learning to enhance the security and resilience of the U.S. power grid to the Office of Naval Research program director and industry leaders. Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and students, faculty, and staff at the University of Rhode Island have been using… […]
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Sour Grapes for December 10, 2025 – Tim Jones December 10, 2025
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and… […]
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Get Your Holidays On! Munroe Dairy Debuts its Holiday Offerings – Free, public visit with Santa December 10, 2025
Munroe Dairy announces new offerings for the Holiday season – Seasonal menu highlights festive goodies from local vendors – AND – a Visit with Santa this Friday, Dec. 12th, 3 to 8pm at Sacred Cow Market and Cafe , 187 N Brow Street, in East Providence, RI – Enjoy festive family-friendly activities, free photos with… […]
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It is what it is: Dec. 10, 2025 – Commentary with Jen Brien December 10, 2025
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary FROM A TEACHER IN PUBLIC EDUCATION “I think that you guys don’t know what’s going on in public education right now. That’s fine. How could you know unless you’re working in it, but I think you need to know. So here is exactly what it’s like right now working… […]
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Firefighters Rescue 5 in early morning Taunton apartment building fire. All accounted for, 15 Displaced December 10, 2025
Fire swept through a multi-unit apartment building in Taunton early Tuesday morning. (Photo Courtesy Taunton Fire Department) Fire Chief Steven P. Lavigne reports that the Taunton Fire Department battled a significant building fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters made five rescues, including a family of three with a small child, and all residents are accounted for… […]
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Which Bills to Pay First when All the Money Just Isn’t There – Mary Hunt December 9, 2025
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer If you don’t have enough money to pay all your bills, which should you pay first, and which ones can slide for a while? That’s the question frequently showing up in my email inbox these days. The past year may have been difficult. And with each request for help I… […]
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Get Your Holidays On! Warwick Symphony Orchestra Classical and Christmas features Kelly Bates, narrator December 9, 2025
The Warwick Sympony Orchestra opens their 59th Season with a performance of classical and holiday works by the 60+ member symphony, led by Guest Conductor ANN DANIS, and welcoming KELLY BATES as narrator for a beloved holiday classic tale. The concert is Sunday, December 14th at 3pm at St. Bernard Church, 275 Tower Hill Road… […]
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Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Presents U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots with Toys and $3,000 December 9, 2025
Photo, (l. to r.) Corporal Mitchell Barstow, US Marine Corp and Sergeant Dylan Desousa, US Marine Corp Lawrence Reid, President of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, the state’s prestigious organization that “exists to honor and recognize, and to extol and publicize the achievements of those Rhode Island men and women who have made… […]
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New Blood Test Now Available in Rhode Island as Option to Screen for Colon Cancer December 9, 2025
James Van Der Beek Partners with Guardant Health to Increase Awareness of Life-Saving Colon Cancer Screening During Cancer Screen Week The first week of December marks National Cancer Screen Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and early detection. From data acquired in 2022, nearly one-third of adults in… […]
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