Here’s a bit of good news for birders, or would-be birders. From Cornell University’s Bird Lab recently, there came this headline: “Birding Influences Brain Health and Mental Health”. In this …

One of the most effective ways to reduce your taxes is to reduce your taxable income by contributing to a work retirement plan.  For 2026, you can save as much as $24,500 ($32,500 if you are 50+ …

Today I met a soldier, He wasn’t young, it’s true, But the strong love of our country, Shone in his eyes of brightest blue, Like me, he was having a coffee, But he had a story to tell, So I …

The frost has tipped rooftops, blades of grass, and leftover flower petals. Birds are quiet, squirrels and chipmunks busy in the leaves finding acorns to fill their larders. The wind is still as the …

You know that moment at Thanksgiving dinner when everyone’s stuffed, you’re eyeing another piece of pie and someone announces it’s time to go around the table and share what you’re thankful …

Bumble bees Don’t seem to hear, The summer engines That might be near. They gather nectar. They buzz along. As they did before engines Mowed our lawns.

If I ever get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things: Every time you enter the room announce yourself. …

The topic of insurance is quite expansive.  This article covers some of the basic considerations and strategies. Life Insurance: There are two key questions to address with life …

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, the famous short story by Washington Irving, was written a little over 200 years ago. “Sleepy Hollow” the movie with Johnny Depp (which I’ve never watched, so …

One would be hard-pressed to find a Rehoboth resident who has never heard of the legendary Red-Headed Hitchhiker of Route 44. Reports of the mysterious figure date back to at least the 1960s and …

  I can’t really add much to all the well-deserved tributes paid to the late Dolly Parton, who was certainly a national treasure in so many ways: singer/songwriter, actress and comedienne, …

In last month’s edition of The Reporter , an election update regarding Jessica Beauchaine’s decision to withdraw from her School Committee re-election campaign prompted Beauchaine to provide …

I’m not much of a movie watcher these days, though I won’t let my not actually seeing the new version of “The Odyssey” stop me from commenting on it. My preference is for delightful comedies …

Transitioning into retirement can be exciting and daunting.  Many retirees work with a professional financial advisor to navigate the complexities. The IRS requires that you begin taking distributions from retirement plans at a certain age.  This is known as your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age. 

OK, I haven’t actually seen any bears, but apparently one black bear was seen in West Warwick and another in North Attleboro recently, so I guess it’s just a matter of time. How are these bears, …

Where have the years gone? How many times have some of us said that. I seem to ask myself that question every day. I have grown children, grandchildren, a retirement, have overcome some illness but …

We had a Memorial Day visitor in our yard, not exactly unexpected this time of year. A fairly large snapping turtle had emerged from the pond and was busy laying eggs in our yard. She had dug out …

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  We covered some basics last month, and will cover some of the more complex considerations this month.  Please note that I am not an attorney and …

Like a lot of people, I was glued to the TV to watch the Artemis II liftoff, then watching the astronauts completing their chores (while that jar of Nutella floated by them; glad they had some treats …

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  I am going to cover some of the basic documents and considerations.  Please note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice …

It’s spring again (thank God) and we can put away heavy down coats, clunky boots, thick mittens, and snow shovels. What a winter! Just what we needed after a very heavy snow in January, a blizzard …

(Family Features) Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. …

(Feature Impact) To add charm to your yard, encourage local wildlife and give you a front-row seat to nature, building a birdhouse is a simple weekend project that checks all of those boxes. …

Snow’s melting, soil is cold, the air teases some warmth— only to snap back with one last cold front. The weather is inconsistent, unpredictable, and easy to overlook. But for homeowners, this is …

So, the Blizzard of ’78 is no longer “The Blizzard”. It has been eclipsed by the Blizzard of ’26, delivering even more snow, though thanks to cell phones, social media, and more accurate …