New England Asset Management Named a 2026 Top Workplaces Winner

FARMINGTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New England Asset Management, Inc. (NEAM), a provider of investment management solutions for insurance companies, has been named a 2026 Top Workplaces winner by The Hartford Courant for Connecticut's Capital Region, Northeastern, Southeastern and Lower CT River Valley planning regions. This

Fair Wind Fasteners Brings Rose Head Bronze Nails to Boatbuilders and Home Restorers

Fair Wind Fasteners

Silicon Bronze Ring Shank, Rose Head Nail Available Exclusively at Fair Wind Fasteners

An exclusive Fair Wind product, Rose Head Silicon Bronze Ring Shank Nails bring traditional style and lasting grip to marine and restoration work.

We build our products for boats first, because the marine environment is the toughest test there is,”

— Robert Lehmann - Founder, Fair Wind Fasteners

NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fair Wind Fasteners, an online supplier of silicon bronze, 316/A4 stainless steel, and copper fasteners, today announced the release of Rose Head Silicon Bronze Ring Shank Nails. The nails are available exclusively at fairwindfasteners.com and ship within one business day.

The new nails are the latest in a growing line

In Advance of East Coast Nor’Easter, Attorney General Tong and Consumer Protection Commissioner Cafferelli Warn Residents to be Aware of Home Improvement Scams

Hartford, CT – In advance of the upcoming nor’easter that could potentially cause flooding, downed trees, power outages and property damage in towns across Connecticut, Attorney General William Tong and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli are warning consumers and families to be aware of home improvement scams.

Common Storm-Related Scams

Storm damage often requires consumers and business owners to make expensive repairs

Merlin Asset Management Earns #1 Rankings in Large, SMID, and Small Cap Growth on PSN's Q2 2026 Top Guns List

Merlin Asset Management - The Growth Strategy Company

Merlin Asset Management strategy performance, gross and net of fees, as of June 30, 2026

Three Merlin strategies ranked first and Focused Growth ranked second for one-year returns in their PSN growth universes; periods ended June 30, 2026

We are pleased to see our concentrated strategies recognized across large-cap, SMID, and small-cap growth, and remain focused on applying the same disciplined Merlin Investment Process to each.”

— Michael Obuchowski, Ph.D., Founder & CIO, Merlin Asset Management

NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merlin Asset Management, an independent investment firm specializing in concentrated, high-conviction growth strategies, announced today that its concentrated 25-stock strategies earned first-place rankings for trailing one-year returns in

New Book In Ordinary Time Explores What Faith Looks Like Beyond Sunday Mornings

In Ordinary Time by Laura LaSpalluto

Laura LaSpalluto

Drawing on 25 years of ministry, Laura LaSpalluto explores how faith in Jesus takes shape in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life.

Faith is not confined to Sunday mornings. It is woven into the fabric of our daily lives—in how we work, love, serve, and engage with the people around us.”

— Laura LaSpalluto

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author, teacher, and longtime ministry leader Laura LaSpalluto announces the release of In Ordinary Time: Cultivating the Seeds of Faith in Everyday Life, a new Christian nonfiction

Student-Written Play "No Swears Academy" Premieres to a Full House in Providence

Gary Guo, a Phillips Exeter Academy student and the playwriter of “No Swears Academy,” a student-created play exploring academic pressure, mental health and the joy of learning.

Cast members perform during the premiere of “No Swears Academy” at the Providence Public Library on Aug. 26, 2026.

The cast brings “No Swears Academy” to the stage during its benefit performance supporting Oasis International’s youth and scholarship programs.

A scene from “No Swears Academy,” a student-written play exploring academic pressure, friendship, family relationships and mental health.

The cast of “No Swears Academy” takes a final bow following the successful premiere and benefit performance at the Providence Public Library.

Benefit performance by Phillips Exeter student Gary Guo supports education for immigrant, refugee and low-income students via Oasis International.

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- No Swears Academy," an original play written by high school student Gary Guo, made its public debut Aug. 26 at the Providence Public Library

Charter Oak State College Hosts Virtual Undergraduate Open House October 7

Charter Oak State College offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students.

NEW BRITAIN, CT, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu/UG) offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students. Learn about the College and its high-value, affordable, ONLINE bachelor's degree programs in Business, Healthcare,

More than 950 Swimmers to Fight Cancer at 17th Annual Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim on Sept. 12

Olympic swimmers Elizabeth Beisel (left) and Janel McArdle (right ) with Coach John O'Neill at a previous Swim Across America - Rhode Island open water swim. Coach O'Neill is being honored at this year's Sept. 12 open water swim.

Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill at last year's Swim Across America - Rhode Island Swim. Coach O'Neill is a co-founder of the annual swim that makes waves to fight cancer. He is being honored at this year's Sept. 12th annual open water swim,

Nation’s Largest Swim Across America Event Honors Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill; Proceeds Support Cancer Research at Women & Infants Hospital

Too many family members and friends have been lost to cancer and we wanted to do something that could help.”

— Coach John O'Neill

NARRAGANSETT, RI, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swim Across America, the national nonprofit that makes waves to fight cancer through charity swims across the U.S., will host the 17th