Archive for May 2023
Rhode Island Weekend Weather, May 27/28, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 5/27/23: The mild pattern continues through the weekend, with two stellar days free of any inclement weather. Saturday’s highs reach the low 70’s from a morning low in the upper 40’s with a southerly breeze gusting in the afternoon. An “A” day! Sunday 5/28/23: Lots of sun with a morning…
Read MoreIn the news… for May 27, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A Massachusetts federal judge nixed a partnership between JetBlue and American Airlines, finding that the deal involving several major Northeast airports is “just the sort of ‘unreasonable restraint on trade’ the Sherman Act was designed to prevent. Boots on the Ground set for Memorial Day weekend in Fort Adams, sponsored by…
Read MoreMemorial Day: 21st annual Charlestown Memorial Day Parade, observances – Sunday, May 28
THE 21st ANNUAL CHARLESTOWN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND OBSERVANCES ANNOUNCED The Charlestown Memorial Day Committee, Inc. announces the 21st annual Charlestown Memorial Day Parade and Observances will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2023 rain or shine, produced and directed by the Charlestown Memorial Day Parade Committee and the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce. The events are held to give honor to…
Read MoreForever home for “The 401 Girls” wolfdogs says the real story is the people in Rhode Island
by Nancy Thomas The 401 Girls – confirmed now as sisters – formerly known as Oakland Beach’s Bella & Libby – and now known as Wiley & Willow – live and frolic at the Red Riding Hood Rescue Project. Warwick literally (not literally) wrapped their arms around these beautiful ladies and saved them. The 6…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Awesome as Atlas 2 – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness I was going to call this ” Farmer Strength” or “Ruland Gardner strength”. When you look at our ancestors they were much stronger than we are today. We, in a sense, have had it to easy. Or, better yet, we have “Pu–ified” ourselves. Yes we have;…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 26, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Not a lot of change from yesterday, just a few degrees warmer, with an afternoon high approaching 70 after morning lows in the mid 40’s with a light northwesterly breeze. An “A” day ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreMoving more effective than cleaning up distressed properties for children with asthma
Big part of asthma burden not about who you are, but where you live… research shows Children whose families participated in a program that helped them move from distressed neighborhoods to areas with lower rates of poverty and better public resources like schools and parks experienced significant improvements in severe asthma episodes, according to a…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: …and sometimes from Maine. Fine fishing, size matters, EV Boats – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Though Rhode Island had little if any ice on the ponds this year, the great state of Maine did. These Fishing Ladies did exceptionally well on Moosehead Lake through the ice. Both Brittany, on the left, and Joanne, on the right, both caught Brook Trout over 23 inches in length.…
Read MoreHop-On Hop-Off Bus back in Newport – starts TODAY
With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the return of the popular free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning TODAY – Friday, May 26, 2023. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and…
Read MoreWe Cook! Hanger Marinade for Red Stripe’s Steak Frites – Chef Joe Peticca
Hanger Marinade for Red Stripe’s Steak Frites by Joe Peticca, contributing chef, Sous Chef, Red Stripe Publisher’s Note: Today we are pleased to introduce our new contributing chef who will be sharing recipes with us each week – welcome, Chef Joe Peticca of Red Stripe! Hanger Marinade for Red Stripe’s Steak Frites (7-day shelf-life) Prep…
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