Archive for September 2022
Cranston communities rattled by “non-stop gunfire” from police training center (VIDEO)
Photo: RI State Police Chiefs Association Neighbors in the vicinity of the Cranston Police Academy Training Center are raising alarm at what has become, they say, nearly non-stop sounds of automatic weapons firing and echoing into their homes, and in constant earshot of the students at Cranston West. The Training Center has been doing weapons…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Earl, at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hi! I’m Earl and I am about 2 to 3 years old. I came in injured, but I am feeling better, I was bit in the leg, can you believe it?! That’s probably where I got the FIV from 🙁 no worries, that doesn’t bother me at all! I would be a great first cat…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Going from zero to hero in strength and conditioning – Kevin Kearns
From training UFC athletes like Kenny Florain, Marcus Davis, and alike performing MMA fitness certifications around the world, to writing my an anti-bullying book, Coach Kearns, aka “Dr Evil” has done it all. My Martial Arts leap of faith body and mind step 1 When you consider my upbringing it’s amazing how and why I…
Read MoreRI remembers Sept. 11th with events – all those who fly flags join in lowering them
Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos released the following statements to mark the 21st anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001: “It has been 21 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We mourn the lives that were lost on that morning, including nine of our fellow Rhode Islanders. We…
Read More9-11 Wall of Hope Monument restoration weekend
The 9-11 Wall of Hope Monument organization is thrilled to announce that the WALL OF HOPE restoration is now in its final stages. This weekend congregants from Grace Church, Providence, are volunteering to paint 43 steel frames in preparation for the installation. Volunteers will gather at a downtown warehouse, donated by Tavares, LLC (210 West…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather – Sept. 10/11, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/10/22: Our lucky streak of awesome continues for another day or so, plenty of sun and a bit more warmth to start the weekend. Morning lows in the low 60’s rise to the mid 80’s with a light westerly breeze. Sunday 9/11/22: Cloud cover increases through the day as low…
Read More$8.1 million unused in RI Developmental Disabilities jobs program – Gina Macris
by Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News, contributing to RINewsToday Lack Of DD Jobs Program Adds To BHDDH Woes A total of nearly $8.1 million dedicated to employment supports for adults with developmental disabilities remains unused because the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) hasn’t yet decided on a program for spending the…
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth – loved for her virtues of dignity, public service, selflessness, and patriotism
As a double rainbow shown over Balmoral Castle, news of the death of Queen Elizabeth, 96 years old, came to the world. Within moments the flag was lowered to half-mast, and a notice was posted on the gates of Westminster. Tomorrow, the Ascension Council will meet in London and proclaim Prince Charles as King Charles…
Read MoreLullaby RI Baby Expo – Sept. 10th
New parents? Expecting? You won’t want to miss LULLABY RI BABY EXPO on September 10, 2022 from 12-3 p.m. at the Kinney Bungalow, 505 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI. Connect with a variety of baby/child/parenting vendors – everything from books to photography to medical imaging and more! Free admission. Register here: https://www.lullabyevents.com/register-for-tickets Free swag bag…
Read MoreOutdoors RI: Queen angler, Queen Elizabeth
Long into her 80s, Queen Elizabeth was an angler! She had been fishing since the 50s, and since she was a little girl “angling” a long standing tradition in her family. Retreats and trips abroad, in the early years, were often centered around fishing in Scotland, and wherever she traveled. She and her husband fished…
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