RI Weather for August 12, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm and crisp day after most of the humidity will have finally ended for the time being. We’ll have some high cloud cover as a weak upper level twist drops in over the area later in the day, but any rain should evaporate before reaching the ground. Morning and evening…

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HopeHealth expands pediatric hospice services

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When children in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are facing serious illness, a dedicated team is standing by to support them and their loved ones. HopeHealth, a regional leader in hospice, palliative and home health care, has expanded its services for patients from birth to age 21 who have a life-limiting illness. Its pediatric hospice program,…

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GriefSPEAK: Time to make your happy box – Mari Nardolillo Dias

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by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I [don’t] feel fine…) R.E.M. Following the loss of a loved one, many feel that it is the end of the world as they know it. And it is. A traditional gift for the grieving is a “memory…

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Meet Alison Mountford, RINewsToday new Food Writer

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by Nancy Thomas Chef Alison Mountford joins RINewsToday as our new Food Writer & will be providing weekly recipes and other food and cooking information, from time to time. She is the founder of Ends+Stems – a meal planning membership and recipe website to reduce food waste. “Chef Alison” also hosts a series of online…

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RI Voter registration & disaffiliation deadlines for primary

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The Secretary of State’s office is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Sunday, August 14, to register to vote or update their voter information for the September 13 statewide primary election. Rhode Islanders should check their voter registration status by using the Department of State’s Voter Information Center at vote.ri.gov.  Eligible residents can register to vote in three…

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Ocean State Bridal Show on the beach – TONIGHT

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The OCEAN STATE BRIDAL SHOW is set for TONIGHT, August 11th from 6-8:30pm at the North Beach Clubhouse, 79 Boston Neck Road, in Narragansett. The venue is located ON Narragansett Beach and the panoramic views are spectacular! Featuring many local small businesses such as Paul Spetrini Photography of Warwick, Plant Girl Shop of East Greenwich,…

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RI Weather for August 11, 2022 – John Donnelly

Tuesday weather map.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Predawn mist and morning rain ahead of an advancing cold front begins around 6am and ends around 1pm, but low level moisture hangs around so higher dew points will keep the relative humidity up through the day. The cold front moves through later in the evening, with drier air settling in…

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Rules and structure for a safe, family fun day – Naval Station Newport’s Salute to Summer concert & fireworks show

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Get this event on your calendar – it’s an annual “not to miss”! The Naval Station Newport’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department continues to make preparations and final arrangements for the installation’s annual “Salute to Summer” concert and fireworks show to be held Saturday, August 27 at the installation. “This year’s celebration is shaping up…

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