Archive for October 2022
Burn with Kearns: Awesome as Atlas – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise We have heard the term “functional training” thrown around for years. I, myself, have used the term more than once, daily. The question is are we truly functionally strong. In looking at the fitness apparatus of today we have an array to choose from. Kettlebells, Dumbbells,…
Read MoreIn the news… update for Oct. 15, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & NEARBY On the former I-195 land, a 212,000 square foot, 7-story building will house a new public health lab for the State of Rhode Island. The new Woonsocket Education Center opens – CVS Health, CCRI, RIC and New England Tech are all holding classes at new center Unexpected death of a teacher at Sowams…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather for Oct. 15/16, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 10/15/22: High pressure settles in behind Friday’s storm system, allowing us to dry out for a time. Plenty of sunshine nd seasonably warm temperatures with afternoon highs in the upper 60’s from morning lows in the upper 40’s with light southwesterly breezes. Sunday 10/16/22: High pressure remains dominant, although sliding…
Read MoreTrunk or Treat – at Kingston Congregational
Make plans for everyone to participate in Kingston Congregational Church’s Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30th, from 5-7pm. The church is located at 2610 Kingstown Road in Kingston, Rhode Island. EVERYONE is invited to participate in the Halloween Celebration – and bring your friends and neighbors, too. So plan TODAY: ADULTS – Bring your…
Read MorePallet Shelters. Not here, not there, maybe not anywhere. No hotel takeovers. What’s next?
Photo from UpRise RI video, below, of community meeting last year in Olneyville Rhode Island is taking its plan for using Pallet Shelters to provide emergency winter housing for the estimated 500 people in need. Housing officials have been quietly taking the project to local mayors and communities, looking for a home. But while this…
Read MoreOutdoors RI: Pheasants stocked for Hunting Season. Wear your orange.
DEM Pheasant Stocking Begins this Weekend for Public Hunting on Management Areas The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began stocking pheasants last week for the 2022-2023 hunting season which started on Oct. 8th in Rhode Island. DEM stocks pheasants to provide public hunting opportunities on select management areas throughout the state. Stocking occurs…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: “I’m dead. Now what?” – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer “There’s only so much time before we die We don’t know when, we don’t know why Thinking that our life’s a race Skipping sleep to keep the pace. On your stone will be your name But not the things you’ve done in vain A place to talk with no…
Read MoreProvidence creates Land Bank to use abandoned land for affordable housing
City announces open call for available land parcels to be banked for affordable housing Photo: Similar program in Philadelphia Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Councilor Rachel Miller (Ward 13), Bonnie Nickerson, Executive Director of the Providence Redevelopment Agency (PRA), Jen Hawkins, Executive Director of ONE Neighborhood Builders Association, and Sharon Morris, Executive Director of Omni Development…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 14, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Last drops should occur around 11am as winds gradually weaken behind the frontal passage and shift from southeasterly to westerly in the afternoon. Afternoon highs in the up 60’s cool down in the drying air with an evening low in the low to mid 50’s. ___ John Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreRI Weather for October 13, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist An occluded frontal system currently over the midwest will be knocking on the door through the morning and finally be let in starting in the afternoon with rain from around 2-3 pm and lasting until Friday morning. Some moderate rain expected at times, especially late evening/overnight. Winds will also accelerate to…
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