Archive for June 2023
In the News… June 24, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The RI Children’s Chorus is auditioning for new singers, grades 2-12. Richildrenschorus.org Taunton Mayor’s daughter, 18, has been found safe in Ohio, after walking away from a treatment facility Steamship Authority has had to cut the last trip of the day from Nantucket and freight schedule from Martha’s Vineyard, due to…
Read MoreHunt Slonem to open exhibit TODAY at Jessica Hagen gallery in Newport
Jessica Hagen is pleased to welcome back the well known American artist Hunt Slonem for his fourth solo exhibition at her gallery in Newport, Rhode Island. Hunt Slonem’s Solo Exhibition opens on June 24, 2023, and will feature the artist’s colorful, expressionist paintings of bunnies, birds and butterflies, as well as a beautiful selection of…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, June 24/25, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist SATURDAY, June 24th A repeat of Friday, as our stubborn weather system remains stuck over southern New England, with light rain mainly in the morning, maybe a glimpse of sun in the afternoon. Lows in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid 70’s with a south-southwesterly breeze. It’s a…
Read MoreProvidence-Newport Ferry open for business
Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., Federal Highway Administration Rhode Island Division Administrator Derek Torey, Rhode Island Commerce Chief Marketing Officer Anika Kimble-Huntley, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, and Seastreak President James Baker today kicked off the 2023 Providence-Newport Ferry season. The popular service returns for its eighth season…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: “50, the new 30”. Train smarter, not harder, maximize your gym time – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise Let’s face some facts here, just like death and taxes, we are all getting older. I like to say more seasoned, like a good stew, or a fine wine. But the fact is that we are all getting older every day. And we know that lovely…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Maine fishing, flea markets bring a Brown Tailed Moth warning. 2A update – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer After a severe rash of rainy weather in New England, the good weather arrived. Rain over the weekend dampened many a fishing trip to even a large family get together when a good storm hit in Smithfield. The rain was so heavy in Maine that the chipmunks were running around the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 23, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another bout of low pressure leading to more light rain that should last into the afternoon. Lows in the low 60’s rising to the low 70’s with a southerly breeze. It’s a “C-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Does knowing the details ease our grief – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Dr. Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer Grievers often need an explanation of a sudden death. The belief (although perhaps irrational, in many situations) is based on that “knowing of the details” will ease the numbness, the surreality. Help them exhale. Manage their grief. The woman who believes that the “knowing” all the details of…
Read MoreExpansion Arts Program partnership gives $150K to 5 arts, cultural organizations of color
Goal of the Expansion Arts Program is to nourish the artistic and cultural traditions of diverse communities Five local arts and culturally specific organizations of color will share $150,000 to increase their capacity to bring their cultural traditions to the public. The funding is through the Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program. A partnership between the Rhode…
Read MoreFREE lead screening for children: TODAY, Saturday in Central Falls & Providence (RIDOH, AG)
As part of efforts to help all children in Rhode Island be tested for lead poisoning at least twice by the age of three, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are announcing two lead screening events. The events are free and no health insurance is…
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