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When long-run emotional spending is not soothing – Mary Hunt

February 1, 2025 |

by Mary Hunt, EverydayCheapskate.com, contributing writer Years ago, I discovered money was a great antidepressant. I spent to change my mood, to reward myself and to make myself feel better after a stressful week. I spent money when I felt sad and when I felt glad. I spent to get approval, to make my kids…

We Cook: Mill’s River Chipotle BBQ-brined Bell & Evans Statler Chicken Breast February 6, 2025
Chipotle BBQ Brined Bell & Evans Statler Chicken Breast (Serves 4) This dish features juicy, smoky Statler chicken breasts brined in a chipotle BBQ mixture, then roasted to perfection for a flavorful, tender meal. Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4–6 hours brining time)Cook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 4 hours 40 minutes INGREDIENTS: For the Brine:… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 6, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 6, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’re overdue for some winter weather, but this one will be a bit messy, with snow beginning early then mixing with rain and sleet before changing to all rain by early afternoon. This storm should be out of our hair by the evening with a total snow amount of 2 to… […]
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RI Veterans: Did you know? 06.02.25 (New VA leadership, vet biz loans, events…) – John A. Cianci February 6, 2025
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues $10,000 Grants for Veteran Owned Business Hiring Our Heroes, U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation is accepting applications for five veteran and military spouse-owned small businesses with a one-time $10,000 grant. Applications must submit their entry before 11:59 pm EDT on February 28, 2025. Applicants may complete the entry… […]
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Real Estate in RI: Stone Harbour condo, Lila Delman Compass, $2,415,000 February 6, 2025
Lila Delman Compass announces the sale of 345 Thames Street, Unit 503N in Bristol’s Stone Harbour complex for $2,415,000. Alyce Wright, Sales Associate of Lila Delman Compass’ Newport Office, represented the Seller in this transaction. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, Alyce is the top realtor in Rhode Island for the… […]
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Homeless in RI: He wasn’t sleeping, he was dead. But he was counted. February 6, 2025
Shocking testimony at the Interagency Council to End Homelessness. So shocking we could not report on it in one report – after the one hour meeting the chair responded to a spontaneous outrage of the group of homeless individuals and their advocates and granted a 15-minute extension. The testimony of Erich Hirsch phased no one… […]
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It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones February 5, 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 libraries… […]
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Homeless in RI: The inexcusable disconnect February 5, 2025
Publisher’s note: After years of advocacy, the Interagency Council on Homelessness, established over 8 years ago, but never having met – has as its mandate the creation of a statewide plan to end homelessness – was pushed and pulled to its birth nearly single handedly by advocate, Vincent Marzullo. The group has now held two… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 5, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 5, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure will keep bringing the cooler air to us today, highs only around 30 and lows in the upper teens with a northwesterly breeze gusting to 20 mph. Cloud move in late in advance of tomorrow’s storm system. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH… […]
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It is what it is – Feb. 5, 2025 – Jen Brien February 5, 2025
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer ORANGE ON A TOOTHPICK Hey gang! Anyone else feel like their heads may explode from recent news cycles? Mine feels like AN ORANGE ON A TOOTHPICK. WOW! NEVER a dull moment with this new administration! From the confirmations, to a Democrat lawmaker saying he’s hiding an “illegal” in his… […]
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Taking advantage of energy company programs to improve home energy efficiency February 5, 2025
By: Rhode Island Energy Energy costs can be one of the largest expenses families have to pay annually. According to the Sense Consumer Energy Insights Report of 2023, 80 percent of U.S. homeowners have tried to reduce electricity consumption and 42 percent are very interested in finding ways to use less energy in their homes.… […]
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