Archive for September 2022
TO WORK: Become a RI State Trooper
Service in the Rhode Island State Police requires active, intelligent people whose reputations are above reproach. High moral, mental, and physical standards are demanded and maintained. The Division is rich with history and tradition and our Troopers are known for their integrity and commitment to duty. Salary and benefits are competitive, and Troopers can serve…
Read MoreOutdoors RI: Greenwich Bay area closed to shellfishing for 20 years opens TODAY
Photo: URI, Greenwich Bay The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it is upgrading about 180 acres of shellfishing grounds in the Nausauket area of Greenwich Bay in Warwick from prohibited to conditionally approved harvesting status starting at sunrise on Friday, Sept. 2. The opening represents a 10 percent increase in…
Read MoreRI Weather, September 2, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure dominates with stable and dry air keeping the sky cloud free and deep blue. Light easterly breeze barely enough to sway leaves gently in the afternoon. A cool morning Fall-ish low in the low 50’s rises to the upper 70’s. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreUS Secret Service uncovers bank fraud conspiracy exploiting Providence area homeless
Four Georgia Men Sentenced in Bank Fraud Conspiracy That Exploited Providence Area Homeless Four Georgia men who admitted to a federal judge in Rhode Island that they participated in a scheme that exploited Providence-area homeless and transient individuals by recruiting them to cash hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit business checks at banks…
Read MoreSausage and Broccoli Detroit Pizza – Alison Mountford
By Chef Alison Mountford for RINewsToday (See printable file, at bottom) ACTIVE TIME – 20 minutes TOTAL TIME – 1 hour (plus time for the dough to rest) If you haven’t had Detroit pizza yet, you’re in for a treat! The cheese melts to the sides and bakes into a deeply golden crust. You could…
Read MoreGrey Sail’s IPA release TODAY – proceeds fight pediatric cancer
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island is proud to announce its fifth year of partnering with Brewing Funds the Cure to support pediatric cancer. On Thursday, September 1st, Grey Sail will release Rising Hope Hazy Peach IPA at a release party at their Taproom from 12-8pm. The beer will also be available for to-go purchases at the Brewery. 100%…
Read MoreRI Weather for September 1, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure makes it’s triumphant return, with clear skies and dry air ruling the day. Afternoon highs in the low 80’s again with an evening low in the low to mid 60’s and a westerly breeze. ___ ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 01-09-22 (Tax exemptions, legislation…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Starting off with a question from one of our readers: “I brought my DD214 to Town of Tiverton Town Hall to file for the property tax exemption for Cold War veterans, however, I was told I am not eligible because I did…
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