For families struggling to make ends meet, something as simple as washing a load of laundry can become another financial burden. In Newport County, a program that helps ease that burden nearly came …
When Joanne Perella moved her mother into an assisted living facility, she believed she was doing what was necessary to keep her safe. Her mother, Rose Perella, saw things differently. On her first …
For people living with dementia or other forms of memory loss and the caregivers walking alongside them, simply having a welcoming place to spend time with others can make a difference.
That is …
An eggplant event for everyone
In our house, eggplant parmesan isn't just a dish, it’s an event. A glorious, cheesy, breaded event that leaves the kitchen looking like a flour bomb exploded and everyone’s hearts (and …
As the cold weather hangs around, reading is my go-to activity. Who wants to go outside? Stay inside where it’s cozy and enjoy a new author. These are all new authors for me.
“The Framed …
Finding the (W)right scoop
The Wright Scoop is the ice cream side of Wright’s Dairy Farm, a family-run gem, with deep roots in the dairy and food industry, and a history dating back to the 1910s. Cate Kennedy guides the …
Beatrice Cabral: Student, saxophonist, teacher, lover of music
Recently, on a quiet morning at The Blue Kangaroo, I had the opportunity to sit down for a scheduled interview with Barrington resident, musician, saxophonist, musical mentor, and college-bound …
The fish have lost their voice
If fish had a voice, they would be screaming. Screaming about how difficult it is to survive and thrive with negative climate impacts on water and habitat impacting their reproduction, range, and the …
Coping with family caregiver guilt
A family caregiver is typically an unpaid family member, partner or friend providing physical, emotional or social support to someone experiencing health challenges. AARP and the National Alliance …
Seven creative ways to recycle organic matter on your property
Each fall, leaves are bagged, perennials are scalped, and industrial crews roar into action to haul away every scrap of organic matter. This hyper-tidy aesthetic is a surprisingly new phenomenon, yet …
Music at Imago hosts the Mark Russell Trio this Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. The group specializes in Django-style Gypsy Jazz. Admission is $25. Tickets are available at the door or may be purchased in …
For one weekend only, the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will present Bad Character: The Death of Sarah Maria Cornell. It’s a brand-new theatrical interpretation of one of the most …
Sakonnet Vineyard will host a pop-up holiday market with Juicy Market this Saturday, Nov. 14. A variety of local vendors will be inside their barn, including The Salty Quahog Company, Fuzed by Fonzy, …
Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes the New-Hampshire based band, The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio, this Saturday. Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, and nationally touring …