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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026

Memory Café creates a welcoming space for connection

The Memory Café is intended for those experiencing memory loss, as well as their caregivers.

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 …

Plan today to plant for tomorrow

Perennials provide a splash of color and interest in the authors’ yard, but it is a group of three mid-canopy ‘Forest Pansy’ Redbuds and towering native Oaks that provide ongoing structure and ecological pizazz to the space.

Think your garden is winding down for the year? Think again. August marks the start of the most transformative season for landscape planning and design. Whether you are envisioning a major overhaul …

20,000 miles and counting for this 81-year-old cyclist

Octogenarian Fernando Antonio has ridden more than 20,000 miles on his bicycle in the past five and a half years.

For most people, riding 20,000 miles on a bicycle would be a lifetime accomplishment. For 81-year-old East Providence resident and Army veteran Fernando Antonio, it’s become part of his daily …

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Columnists ...

Whisking Wisdom

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 …

Book Reviews

Reading — The perfect indoor cold weather activity

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 …

East Bay Scoops

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 …

The Local Music Scene

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 …

No Fluke

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 …

Life & Death

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 …

Life in the Garden

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 …

Events & Things to Do ...

Feathers and Flames — 20th Iron Pour culminates on Saturday

Yesterday at 5:04 PM

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Iron Pour, one of Providence’s most unique arts events, The Steel Yard has orchestrated a celebration in three acts: a pour preview and art market, an elegant …

Final 'Cars & Coffee' of the year

Yesterday at 4:51 PM

Audrain Automobile Museum hosts its final “Cars and Coffee” gathering of the year this Sunday, Nov. 15, at Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) in Middletown. It takes place from 8 to 10 a.m.

Pomham Rocks lights up for the season

Yesterday at 10:51 AM

The public is encouraged to view the holiday lights at Pomham Rocks Lighthouse from the East Bay Bike Path. Park in the lot at the corner of Bullocks Point Avenue and Washington Avenue, next to Dairy …

Newport Restaurant Week continues through the weekend

Yesterday at 9:31 AM

More than 75 restaurants are participating in Newport Restaurant Week, beginning Saturday, Nov. 6, and continuing through Nov. 15. Diners can choose from an array of prix-fixe menus for lunch …

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Community calendar

Thursday, November 12, 20:30:00

Imago screening on the arts in Cuba

Thursday, November 12

Level Up with the Foundations of Hospitality Leadership Program

Saturday, November 14, 11:00:00

Ocean State Montessori School Open House

Saturday, November 14, 17:00:00

Newport Car Museum Hoods Up! Weekend

See the full calendar here.