April 20, 2024
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Hello!  Looking Back… is a new series that will provide readers with some insight as to what was going on in the Town of Rehoboth from a couple of centuries ago to last month. The August … more
With skyrocketing prices everywhere you turn these days, it’s more important than ever to take control of your money by making and sticking to a monthly budget. And I’m a big believer … more
Up in the Air Again [Photo gallery]
Well, that was quick. We recently flew on a new direct route from Green Airport to Columbus on a new airline called Breeze. The flight was fine, but now it’s apparently gone with the wind, … more
Student loans have become quite the hot-button topic. And it’s no wonder why. According to the Federal Reserve, the United States owes over $1.6 trillion of student loan debt—yeah, … more
Summertime and the reading is easy. I’ve always liked the made-up word “unputdownable” to describe a real page-tuner. Two of the books I’ve read lately that fit this … more
What exactly is a personal brand? I’m glad you asked. Simply put, your personal brand is how others perceive you. It’s an outside snapshot of what you value on the inside. A personal … more
Nashville, Tenn. — Rising inflation is impacting nearly every American in the early start of 2022. But according to Ramsey Solutions’ Q1 State of Personal Finance study, 85% of those who … more
College can be a lot of things—fun, exciting, challenging, exhausting, rewarding—but “cheap” doesn’t usually make the list. And if you’re in college right now, or … more
Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual … more
Generosity, compassion, empathy, charity—these are the things that make us human. When we see someone hurting, reaching out to help comes almost as naturally as reaching for your smartphone … more
Bees are crucial for our survival and the planet overall. However, due to things like habitat destruction and invasive farming methods, some say the bee population is plummeting. Luckily … more
What could be more spring-like than watching little lambs on a beautiful afternoon (somewhat rare this April)? We recently enjoyed the sheep-shearing event at Gore Place historic farm in Waltham. … more
Dear East Providence voters,  East Providence has one of the higher numbers of senior citizens as homeowners in Rhode Island.  As the city councilman-at-large, I will propose an … more
Does someone you know talk constantly about being mentally overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted by their job? Or maybe you are the one feeling trapped on your drive to work, and it feels like every … more
Are you interested in local history and in preserving historic sites? If so, do you know about the Sowams Heritage Area project? This far-reaching project was launched in 2018 at the John Hunt House … more
"Talk of the Townies" [Photo gallery]
I have been relatively aware of the history and development of East Providence since my student days at the old Central Junior High School, back to the early 60's. Growing up in a family that was … more
In the spirit of the season, here is a reprint of an article I wrote a few years ago. It is about Virginia O'Hanlon (1889–1971). People today may not remember the phrase so much, but back in … more
Mayor Rogers' Column for May (due to an error after our paper went to print, the monthly column submitted by Mayor Bruce Rogers was inadvertently omitted. Here is the Mayor's column for … more
Annual Town Meeting Rehoboth voters are advised that the date for the Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting preceding the Annual for the Town of Rehoboth has been rescheduled by the Board of … more
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