GriefSPEAK: A sign of comfort – Mari Nardolillo Dias

A person using a smartphone in front of a crowd.

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer on grief and grieving JoJo died at the age of 36, a successful attorney and a lover of humanity, he passed from an accidental overdose on September 14, 2016 at 11pm, just short of his 37thbirthday. His mom, Deb, was numb with the pain of losing her first born…

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Rhode Island Weather, May 19, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather for friday.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cloud cover will increase through the day ahead of a northward moving low pressure area that will begin to deliver rain by late evening. The continuous south-southwesterly winds will bring the warmer and moister air into the region, with morning lows in the low 40’s and afternoon highs in the low…

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Outdoors in RI: Fishing rules, gun sports, safety rant, product tip – Jeff Gross

A man holding up a striped bass during an outdoor sports adventure in Rhode Island, on a boat.

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Friends of mine are enjoying some great Striper fishing as of late. The photo, above, is of a nice 39″ Striper taken in the Bay. After careful handling, it was released. Rhode Island regulations only allow recreational anglers to keep Stripers between 28″ to <35″. The super majority of Stripers are thrown back. If…

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Inaugural Veterans Award Luncheon at URI honors student veterans, community members

Two men in military uniforms standing in front of a projector.

The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Military and Veteran Education (MAVE) and the URI Student Veteran Organization honored several members of the community last week at their inaugural Veterans Award Luncheon. The luncheon, held in the Multicultural Student Services Center’s Hardge Forum, was open to all members of the URI community and recognized several…

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Rhode Island Weather, May 18, 2023 – John Donnelly

Weather forecast for Thursday in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure makes progress to the southeast, with winds coming from south-southwesterly during the afternoon. Cooler air settles in under clear skies with low dew points and afternoon highs in the upper 50’s after morning lows in the mid 30’s. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…

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A Greener View: Blue Hydrangea magic – Jeff Rugg

Blue and purple hydrangeas in a garden.

By Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Question: I received a pretty blue flowering hydrangea for Mother’s Day. I already have white-flowering hydrangeas that I would like to turn blue. I was told I could put nails in the soil around the roots to turn them blue. Is that true, and if so, what kind of nails…

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RI Veterans: Did you know? (Veteran plates, Military Caregivers, Memorial Day), John A. Cianci

A silhouette of a soldier saluting in front of an american flag.

by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Question from one of our readers – How do I get a disabled veteran plate in the State of Rhode Island? John, Exeter RI Answer – The State of Rhode Island DMV details the requirements  and eligibility to obtain the disabled veteran plate, here: https://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/license-plates/veteran-plates Step 1, to be…

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