Archive for September 2022
RI Weather for Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cloud cover sneaks in gradually as the day progresses, with the eventual commencement of some light midnight showers. Morning lows in the low 60’s rise to the low 80’s with a noticeable increase in humidity riding a southerly breeze. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, candidate, RI House District 58, Pawtucket
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and those working in the community on behalf of the people and businesses of Rhode Island. This week Paolino interviews Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, running for seat vacated by Rep. Carlos E. Tobon. She is the daughter of Colombian parents and is a first-generation college graduate. She attended Roger…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meow Meow’s waiting at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello, hello! I’m a 3 (or so) year old cat from the streets with a cool story to tell. My feeder was concerned I would make kittens and wanted to prevent that… High Fives! So, I was TNR’d back in April 22 and enjoyed visiting all my people. I loved hanging out at the Family…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather for September 3/4, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/3/22: September’s first weekend comes in strong, Lot’s of sun with afternoon fair weather clouds and still dry air. Brisk morning lows in the mid 50’s rise to the upper 70’s with a light and generally south wind. Sunday 9/4/22: Cloud cover sneaks in gradually as the day progresses, with…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Block Head – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness Some 20 years ago I moved into a 3 bedroom apartment outside the city. It’s always been necessary for me to have a gym in my house or apartment in addition to a gym membership. I’m a big believer in having back up when it involves working out…
Read More$48.5 Million to RIDOT for shovel ready roads and bridges projects, East Bay Bike Path
In an effort to fix Rhode Island’s roads and bridges, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), announced that Rhode Island is receiving $48,536,933 in additional federal funding for transportation infrastructure upgrades this year. The additional federal spending authority will help…
Read MoreRI again faces millions in fines for developmental disabilities consent decree non-compliance – Gina Macris
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News For a second time, the state of Rhode Island is facing multi-million dollar fines for non-compliance with a 2014 consent decree which seeks to enforce the rights of adults with developmental disabilities to live regular lives in their communities The state was in the same position about this time…
Read MoreJehovah’s Witnesses resumes door-to-door ministry, full pre-COVID activities
Photo: Anara Maybin (center) and her son, Kaz (left), of R.I., engage in a door-to-door ministry Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry on September 1st when a two-and-half-year suspension of the work is officially lifted, just in time to begin a global campaign featuring a new interactive Bible study program. The decision to resume…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Black fascination – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer “Excuse my black fascination. Can you hold a thought of final destination? …Please don’t mind my temptation, excuse my black fascination.” Dean Petrella (Distractions). Death is the last ‘bad” word. Many are terrified of the thought of dying; some look forward to the transition. Looking forward to seeing those…
Read MoreRI Crime Victim Compensation Program a resource for victims of violent crime
More than $8.8 million in reimbursements provided to 7,933 Rhode Islanders since 2015 The Crime Victim Compensation Program assisted 930 Rhode Islanders who were victims of violent crimes with expense reimbursements totaling $872,322.80 during the 2022 Fiscal Year. “We want every Rhode Islander who is the victim of a violent act to know that this…
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