Archive for July 2022
RI Weather Today, Sunday, July 10, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist If possible, today is the better day of the weekend, even fewer clouds and lower humidity with just a breath of air. Morning lows around 60 rise to around 80. Just look at that map! _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Stefan Pryor, candidate for RI General Treasurer
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and politics in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with Stefan Pryor, former head of Commerce RI who is now running for General Treasurer. Here is that interview as they talk about RI’s economy and investments, helping small businesses and households, and being prepared in case the US…
Read MoreOhana Backyard BBQ Comedy Showcase – Great food; lots of laughs – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photo: Ohana Backyard BBQ Comedy Showcase This past Tuesday night, a Standing Room Only crowd enjoyed a night of dining and Stand-Up Comedy at Ohana Backyard BBQ in Coventry. An impressive line up of talent took the stage including the host, Pat McLoud. The show also featured Aaron Leidecker, Tyler…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap, July 9/10, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/9/22: We’ll enjoy what looks like an excellent weekend with low humidity and zero-point-zero chance of rain. Morning lows start on the higher side, upper 60’s as dewpoints begin falling into the 50’s. Afternoon highs climb to the low 80’s on light northerly breezes with only some fair weather cumulus…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: 887 calories burned in just 45 minutes – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer The 35-year-old athlete called out the readout from her heart rate monitor after 45 minutes in our “Train Like an MMA Fighter” session at the 2011 IDEA World Fitness Convention™. That’s a lot of burn in 45 minutes, and it gives an idea of the intensity of a mixed martial…
Read MoreThe RI Vegan Chef Challenge at 9 restaurants – sample and vote all of July
GO! EAT! VOTE! The Inaugural Rhode Island Vegan Chef Challenge kicked off on July 1 and runs through July 31, 2022. As veganism becomes more and more mainstream, restaurants nationwide are adding options to accommodate their growing number of vegan patrons. The Vegan Chef Challenge (VCC) is a month-long event showcasing new vegan menu items…
Read MoreKnow your Puffers!
Know Your Puffers! DEM, RI Saltwater Anglers Association Warn of Toxins from Catching Smooth Puffer Fish The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Marine Fisheries and the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association are warning of receiving increased reports of anglers catching Smooth Puffers Fish in Rhode Island waters. Puffers belong to the family Tetradontidae,…
Read MoreMost people can tell an ugly building from a pretty one, but lack confidence to assign blame – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Localism calls to mind various “slow” movements such as slow food. There should be a slow architecture movement. The topic of localism was taken up recently by the New York Times columnist David Brooks in “The Localist Revolution: Sometimes it Pays to Sweat the Small Stuff.”…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 8, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure stays well to our south, so rain-free for us. Some cloud cover and slightly higher humidity the only things of any note. Morning lows in the lo 60’s rise to afternoon highs in the low 80’s with a south-southwesterly breeze. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Bay View and the memories that bind us – Mari Nardolillo Dias
GriefSPEAK by Mari Nardolillo Dias “The bells of Saint Mary’s, I hear they are calling The young at heart the true of heart Who belong to Bay View. Their ringing reminds us Of memories that bind us And keep us close in mind and heart to dear Bay View.” (Bay View Academy Alma Mater) Pardon…
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