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Sen. Jack Reed, Stages of Freedom & YMCA announce new swim program funding for youth in RI

January 11, 2024 |

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A Greener View: Water Garden Design – Jeff Rugg July 20, 2025
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writing, gardening and landscaping Q: We attended a garden walk that included one landscape with a water garden pond. We are interested in putting one in our yard but don’t know the best location. What should we consider when placing the pond so we can most enjoy the fish and water?… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: Your Guide to Caring for Fresh Herbs – Chef Walter Potenza July 20, 2025
Whether growing common varieties or experimenting with unique herbs, proper care ensures they stay vibrant and ready to enhance your meals. Friends: Lucille K. from Cape Romain, South Carolina, asked about “preserving fresh herbs”, and I hope this will help. As the planting season approaches, many gardeners and home cooks look forward to growing and using… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for July 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly July 20, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system moves through during the day and night, warm frontal light rain from midday into the evening, with the chance of a thunderstorm as the cold front triggers some convective activity. Highs in the low 90’s and muggy and lows in the upper 60’s with a gusty westerly wind.… […]
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Gimme’ Shelter: Lilly is a sweet girl – at the Providence Animal Control Center July 20, 2025
Meet Lilly! This sweet girl was found by a good Samaritan who was out looking for their own dog. We named her Lilly after lily pads because she was found by the pond in Roger Williams park. While we don’t know much about her life before she came to us, she has been nothing but… […]
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Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Experts Respond to New Evidence with Hope for Women July 20, 2025
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has come a long way to where it is today – back in the news. Once feared or misunderstood, it’s now undergoing a major rethink. Whether you’re approaching menopause, in the middle of it, or past it, recent changes in HRT could mean better care and more choices for you. HRT… […]
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CVS Caremark chosen by CalPERS for Affordability, Improving Quality as its Pharmacy Benefits Manger (PBM) July 19, 2025
President of CVS Caremark, Ed DeVaney, said, “CVS Caremark is honored to enter a contract with CalPERS to be its new pharmacy benefits manager in January 2026. Every day we work to negotiate the lowest net cost for medications, identify safe and clinically effective therapies, and support the unique needs of our customers. Through innovation… […]
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Burn with Kearns: There is no “I” in the word TEAM – Kevin Kearns July 19, 2025
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise Something different this week – enjoy… Read ALL articles by Kevin Kearns here: BURN WITH KEARNS Both of Coach Kearns books may be purchased on www.Amazon.com. For more information about Coach Kevin Kearns, including scheduling speaking engagements and classes (both online and in person), please… […]
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In the News… quick recap of the week ending July 19, 2025 July 19, 2025
A synopsis of happenings in the news this week. To learn more, just put the topics in your search bar and more will come up – or let us know and we’ll help you research the topic. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Catholic and the diocesan Office of Communications and Public Relations won… […]
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Rhode Island Weekend Weather, July 19/20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly July 19, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/19/25: Another nice day to start the weekend with abundant sunshine and a few high cirrus mares’ tails. Seasonably warm and dry with highs in the upper 80’s and lows in the lower 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Sunday 7/20/25: A frontal system moves… […]
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Community College of Rhode Island to expand Skilled Trades Training with $1M from Lowe’s Foundation July 19, 2025
The Community College of Rhode Island is expanding hands-on training programs in high-demand trades, supported by a $1M grant from the Lowe’s Foundation.  The grant will allow for new programs in appliance repair and advanced manufacturing programs along with new training opportunities for second-chance learners. “Being chosen by the Lowe’s Foundation is an extraordinary recognition of… […]
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