Archive for September 2022
RI Weather for September 20, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A trough of low pressure swings through New England around the main low over the west Atlantic, and will trigger some isolated shwrs/tstms here and there in the afternoon. Generally, though, partly cloudy conditions will rule the day. Afternoon highs in the low 70’s will be followed by evening lows in…
Read MoreMeth, fentanyl flooding to US from Mexico as never before. Largest US pill seizure made in RI.
Cumberland Man to Plead Guilty in Largest Meth-Laced Pill Seizure – 650,000 fake Adderall® pills; eleven kilos of meth powder; seven firearms seized According to documents unsealed in federal court in Rhode Island, a Cumberland, RI, man has agreed to plead guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in connection…
Read MoreEnhancing public safety with a more accurate, unified RI Sex Offender Registry
When predatory and violent sex offenders are released from prison or move to Rhode Island, the community has a right to know. In an effort to enhance public safety, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced $244,540 in federal funding for the Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (RISOR) to hire personnel, enhance sex offender registration compliance, and…
Read MoreSenior Centers key provider in RI’s Long-Term Care Continuum – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over nine years ago, this columnist penned a commentary, “Senior Centers, Not Just a Place to Play Bingo,” that appeared in the Pawtucket Times and Woonsocket Call. As we celebrate National Senior Centers Month in September, today’s Senior Centers continue to take a wholistic view of providing…
Read MoreLong live King Charles – have we lost his princely activism for traditional architecture? – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There Photo: Balmoral Castle, where Queen Elizabeth died and Prince Charles succeeded her as king. Anglophilia runs deep in this corner. Not because Great Britain has a royal family but because it has embraced Western civilization more than any nation. This fact explains its reign as Europe’s most powerful…
Read MoreRI Weather for September 19, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Waves of low pressure ride along the slow moving frontal system over New England that will, with the aid of added fuel in the form of increased atmospheric moisture, generate some afternoon showers and evening thunderstorms over the area. Afternoon highs in the mid 70’s and evening lows in the mid…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Business Plan – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “If you do not know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere.” – Henry A. Kissinger Building a business is a challenging undertaking. Most people dive in and start doing before they have a strategy, goals, vision, or know what values are driving them. People try many…
Read MoreART! Providence Art Club new exhibitions open TODAY
The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host celebratory receptions to open three new exhibitions on Sunday, September 18. The galleries will be open from 12-4pm and light refreshments will be served from 2-4pm. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work at this event, which is free and open to the…
Read MoreSmithfield: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force invites reports on concerning behaviors
Smithfield issues “An invitation for citizens to report concerning behavior in the Smithfield community” The Smithfield Town Council has created a “Community Concerns Form” for filing of complaints from community members about activity in the town. It has also appointed the SMITHFIELD DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE and invites citizens to report concerning behavior…
Read More$6.6M to improve Woonasquatucket, Washington, East Bay Bike Paths
$3.4 million for Woonasquatucket River Greenway & $3.2 million for Washington Secondary Bike Path will make RI bikeways longer and stronger Senator Jack Reed announced the new federal funds. “The wheels of progress are starting to turn and bike path improvements that have been in the works for years can now move ahead. Together with…
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