Tax Deductions: One of the most effective ways to reduce your taxes is to reduce your taxable income by contributing to a work retirement plan.  For 2024, you can save as much as $23,500 …

Does it sometimes seem like archaeology is as dry and dusty as those digs in the desert that you read about or see on TV? I find that the Nova series on PBS often literally puts me to sleep, unless …

Rhode Island’s infrastructure is at a breaking point. The Washington Bridge in Providence—one of the state’s busiest connectors, carrying more than 90,000 vehicles daily—has …

With the holidays coming up, take a second to think back on some of your favorite holiday memories. Maybe it was turkey hunting with your dad on Thanksgiving morning or watching the Nativity story on …

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 …

(Family Features) A clean stove is not just about aesthetics; it’s also about functionality and safety. Grease and food residue can become a fire hazard and affect the taste and quality of your …

(BPT) - If you have large or unexpected expenses on the horizon, you may have access to an untapped resource: your home. You could use some of the equity you've built up in your house to meet …

(Family Features) Garage doors can experience a variety of issues, from minor annoyances to major malfunctions. However, regular maintenance can not only ensure safety and longevity, but also prevent …

(Family Features) House fires can be devastating, but taking proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk. Learn how to safeguard your home and loved ones with these fire prevention tips in …

Fine’s Nursery is committed to raising native plants that will help restore our community’s landscapes with ecologically beneficial trees and shrubs. One of our key projects, …

  Thanks to the folks at the Carpenter Museum for their excellent symposium on Rehoboth and its Veterans in the American Revolution symposium recently and to everyone who took part in it. It was …

When the school year rolls around, you’re not just managing your kid’s schedule — you’re running a full-on side hustle with cleats, carpool lines and concession stand duty (or …

I squashed a spotted lanternfly for the first time in late August while walking in Swan Point cemetery in Providence. Actually, a friend squashed it because it was too quick for me. Those bugs can …

Attempting to figure out where a leak is coming from can often be the ultimate exercise in frustration. Whether the leak is coming from the interior, the exterior, or someplace in between, …

Should the school summer break return to its long tradition of waiting until Labor Day for the start of the new school year?  I think so.  I understand many teachers may not agree with me, …

Congress passed the  Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBAA)  on July 4.  This is an extensive bill close to 1,000 pages long.  I wanted to provide an overview of some of the highlights and …

This summer is a sad one for us as we watch our beloved dog’s health slowly fail. Last winter she seemed to have what I would call a stroke, if her symptoms applied to humans. Then she entered …

With warm weather, fresh summer breezes, and long days that seem to stretch on forever, it’s easy to forget that the school year is right around the corner. In just a few short weeks, students …

It is more often than any of us would like that we hear stories on the news of a devastating fire which easily could have been prevented. Cleaning your dryer vent of any lint that may have …

Every time I encounter a snake I end up screaming, apparently involuntarily. It’s like I shriek (briefly, not in a blood-curling manner) almost before I fully register “snake!” I …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $30,000 annually.  Boston College tuition is almost $90,000 annually!  It can be overwhelming to think about this, and quite easy …

When the warm weather finally rolls in, there’s nothing quite like summer in and around Seekonk and Rehoboth. Whether you’re packing up for a beach day, lacing up your sneakers for a …

My name is Tom Lopatosky. I'm the President of LOPCO Contracting ( www.LopcoContracting.com ) and I'm honored to have the opportunity to talk to you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love …

Transitioning into retirement can be exciting and daunting.  Many retirees work with a professional financial advisor to navigate the complexities. Required Minimum Distributions …

While going through some old family papers years ago, I discovered a receipt for payment to a stone carver in southeastern Ohio for five gravestones. With horror, I realized that these were for the …