Archive for May 2023
Outdoors in RI: – Free fishing weekend, Turkey season, beware of ticks… Jeff Gross
by Jeffrey Gross, contributing writer While fishing season is in full swing and numerous folks are filling up their outdoor grill with their catch, this weekend is the DEM free fishing weekend for everyone in Rhode Island. No license nor trout stamp is required to fish on Saturday and Sunday. And all eyes are on…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 5, 2023 – John Donnelly
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Read MoreHomeless in RI: Leaving the light on as lights dim at Armory. Sanctioned camping. Dignity Bus…
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 04.05.23 (Father Marciano, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Veteran, Father Marciano – 2023 Verrazzano Day Committee Italian American of the Year Father Robert L. Marciano, current president of Bishop Hendricken High School, and retired Rhode Island Air National Guard colonel, will be honored on May 21 as the Verrazano Day Person of the Year…
Read MoreRI State Police public art – last call for artists
A new public art commission is underway as part of the new Rhode Island State Police southern barracks in West Greenwich. The deadline for artists to submit is MONDAY, MAY 8th. The new commission for an exterior artwork for the R.I. State Police Southern Barracks to be built in West Greenwich. The budget for the artwork is…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 4, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A shift in the winds to northerly introduce cooler air into the area, with highs remaining in the upper 40’s and low in the lower 40’s. Some early morning showers give way only to cloudy skies through most of the day. May the fourth be with you! Today is a…
Read MoreRI students explore high-skill, high-tech, high-wage careers in defense – Project MFG
Project MFG, SENEDIA, the alliance for defense tech, talent, and innovation, and General Dynamics Electric Boat hosted the inaugural Project MFG Rhode Island Maritime Welding Competition yesterday at the Providence Career & Technical Academy. At the event, Trey Lazauskas from CHARIHOtech was awarded first prize for successfully welding a model submarine. This collaborative effort, which…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes! Free Comic Book Day event – Tim Jones
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Read MoreLead in RI school drinking water – free testing must be requested. Most results years old.
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Read MoreRhode Island weather for May 3, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A near repeat of yesterday with some morning showers. A bit less windy, gusts only to 20 mph under partly cloudy skies. Morning lows in the low 40’s rising to afternoon highs in the mid 50’s. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John…
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