Archive for July 2020
Imagine all the people living life… re-imagine, if you can…
By Nancy Thomas, editor and publisher “It’s time to totally reimagine how we care for seniors…” – Gov. Raimondo It has not been that unusual for the smallest state in the country, with about 1 million stable (not mobile) people, with measurable media, and little overlap to be the site of something new – something…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – July 2, 2020
by Jack Donnelly meteorologist Upper trough is mostly east of us, so although there will still be some instability in the area, dry air in the upper levels will prohibit any significant cumulus cloud development, so no rain is expected through the day. We’ll have close to a normal temp range with morning lows in…
Read MoreWhat a beauty! New Rocky Point Pier
Thank you to Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson, of Warwick, who allowed us to use these beautiful pictures of the new pier at Rocky Point. The replacement project was done jointly with the City of Warwick. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon today held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update Today – July 2, 2020
Photo: Casey Farm in RI says, “Keep THREE Chickens away from each other!” NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL The Grand Floridian, The Yacht Club, and The Gran Destino hotels have been rented out in Disney for the NBA. NBA to paint “Black Lives Matter” on all sidelines. Australia steps up police patrols in Melbourne’s locked down coronavirus…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes!
by Tim Jones, cartoonist Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, California…
Read MorePawtucket Summer Camp. Sign up ages 6-13 for Slater Park program
Onsite Registrations to Be Held Throughout the City The City of Pawtucket, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, and the Pawtucket City Council have announced the Slater Park Summer Camp with onsite registration to be held throughout the City. The Parks and Recreation Division received supplemental funds from the Rhode Island Departments of Education and Human Services…
Read MoreFireworks are Illegal in RI and MA. Period.
As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown reminds residents that the use of fireworks is illegal in Rhode Island. It is illegal in Rhode Island for non-professional, non-licensed individuals to sell, use or possess display fireworks or aerial consumer fireworks. Firecrackers, rockets,…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 1, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another day, another round of showers and thunderstorms. Computer models are indicating a bit more instability, so there’s a better chance of seeing some more intensity in the convective activity. It could get loud. Morning lows again in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid 70’s with a light…
Read MoreRI Fish and Game Protective Assoc scholarship awards
by Jeff Gross, contributing feature writer Each year the Rhode Island Fish and Game Protective Association awards two scholarships to Rhode Island students. The requirements for the award is showing an interest in conservation, Fish and Wildlife, or other environmental issues. Past recipients showed excellent credentials in the environmental fields. This years award winners are…
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