Archive for July 2022
Independence Day is best spent together – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer “ . . . And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor. . . ” The key words here are, “pledge to each other.” What we have…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 4, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Fourth of July 7/4/22: About as good as it gets, warm, dry, very light westerly breeze, no rain. Morning low starts in the low 60’s and rises to the low to mid 80’s with low dew points, so nice and dry. Happy Independence Day! _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
Read MoreRhode Island Police Chiefs Assoc. report details steps to take for safer and more secure schools
Photo: RIPCA President and Narragansett Police Chief Sean Corrigan, courtesy Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association School safety was the topic of Thursday’s announcement by the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, joined by school safety stakeholders for the release of the association’s recently created Basic School Safety Protocols document. The event was held at Lincoln High School Auditorium. Participating…
Read MoreFireworks for hearing/sensory sensitivities – view Newport from Beavertail
All the Oohs without the Booms: DEM’s “Quiet Fireworks” Viewing at Beavertail Allows People with Hearing Sensitivities to Enjoy Newport’s Display from Across the Bay July 4 The RI DEM has this special announcement: Aiming to provide all members of the public with access to public spaces to do things they enjoy, the Department of…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Solstice at Providence Animal Control
I was found outside by a sweet person who got me into PAC! I was definitely nursing babies at some point – and I was ready to get pregnant again, thank goodness I am spayed now! I am sweet and outgoing and my coloring is very unique. So far I don’t seem to like other…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 3, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The cold front finally clears out, scouring away what morning cloud cover will be hanging around, so the afternoon should be quite nice with lowering dew points for more pleasant air that’s not so cloying and heavy. Morning lows in the mid 60’s warming to the mid 80’s with a light…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Ashley Kalus, candidate for Governor
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. features leaders in Rhode Island – this week Ashley Kalus, Republican candidate for Governor. They talk about why Kalus wanted to run for Governor, what inspires her, what the issues are that are important to Rhode Island in the campaign that she will focus on. They talk about education and…
Read MoreC’mon in, water’s fine – Pawtucket Fire & Police fill in as lifeguards
Pawtucket to Open Fairlawn Pool with Assistance of Public Safety Personnel Pawtucket will be opening the Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park Pool this weekend thanks to the efforts of the Public Safety Department to provide additional lifeguards for the facility once again this year. The Department has agreed to help support the lifeguard staff that has…
Read MoreMayor Hopkins to “reduce the size of Cranston’s government”. 21+ staff to leave. Program cuts. Asset sale. Tax increase…
Late in the afternoon on Friday, July 1st, we received this statement from Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins. Hopkins and the Cranston City Council have been discussing the budget and ways to deal with cuts, but discussions have been unproductive. Here is the statement: Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced late Friday afternoon that as a…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap, July 2/3, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/2/22: A cold front approaches and tries to make it all the way through the area, but not before meeting some oceanic resistance that will hold up total frontal passage until Sunday. We should see some morning rain with embedded tstms dotted through the rain zone, and then a muggy…
Read More