Archive for July 2023
Rhode Island Weather for July 30, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Rain ends during the pre-dawn hours and dew points begin to drop through the 60’s after the cold frontal passage. Light northerly winds help the drying process and reduce the low level haze as well, so blue skies dotted with scattered fair weather cumulus clouds. A low around 65 rises to…
Read MoreChateau-sur-Mer debuts new audio tour
When Chateau-sur-Mer opens for tours starting July 31, visitors will be guided by an audio tour for the first time. From the Library with its elaborate carved wood paneling to the Dining Room with its silvered leather wall coverings to the Stair Hall with its “Tree of Life” mural, the new self-guided audio tour will…
Read MoreRI Police Chiefs Assoc. recognizes Gabrielle Abbate for her work in traffic safety
At the July meeting of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA), Kevin Lynch, Chief of Police for Bristol and President of RIPCA, recognized Gabrielle Abbate, Chief of Traffic Safety for the Office of Highway Safety for her outstanding contributions to traffic safety in Rhode Island. “Gaby has been a steadfast and enthusiastic advocate for…
Read MoreIn the news… update for July 29, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Savoy Bookstore in Westerly closing Clydesdale, 10 years old, Mounted Police Command Horse of the PPD passed away Jay Leno is performing at PPAC on 9/27 100,000 people were estimated to have attended the St. Mary’s Festival in Cranston The pilot of a small plane that crash-landed on the Massachusetts island…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Empowering women with self-defense – Kevin Kearns
Empowering Women with Self-Defense: Stand Strong Against Adversity! Dear Ladies, I hope this article finds you all well. Today, I introduce to you an initiative close to my heart: a Women’s Self-Defense Class aimed at empowering and equipping each one of you with the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges fearlessly. In this fast-paced…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, July 29/30, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/29/23: Another warm and humid day, but we will get some relief after a cold front washes away a great deal of the humidity after triggering some showers and thunderstorms from late morning onward to the evening. Morning lows in the low 70’s rise under increasing cloud cover to the…
Read MoreLocal couple featured on Shark Week 2023, TONIGHT 8pm
Wildlife cinematographer Joe Romeiro and his wife, cinematographer and Ph.D student at URI, Lauren Romeiro to appear on Discovery Channel show to advance the discovery of mysterious marine species. This well-respected wildlife team from Rhode Island gets up close and personal with sharks of all kinds, all around the world. They have spent countless hours…
Read MoreBad advice for Wayland Square – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer on architecture Wayland Square, named for Brown University’s fourth president, on land owned long ago by one of its founders, Moses Brown, is one of the most delightful neighborhoods in the city of Providence. It has fine shops and restaurants, and hundreds of elegant single-family houses,…
Read More34th annual RI Governor’s Bay Day – state beaches, beach bus, and saltwater fishing
Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order announcing that the 34th annual Governor’s Bay Day celebration will take place on Sunday, July 30. Major perks include free beach parking at all state beaches and free Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) beach bus service. Weather services are saying Sunday will be the best day of the weekend…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Boat Ramp safety, Brown Tail Moth update, don’t be Shark bait – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Top photo, courtesy Joe Malachowski One can see numerous boat ramp accidents on YouTube. These accidents are most often caused by drivers’ negligence, but often, too, they are caused by mechanical failures. One way to avoid such a disaster is to test your emergency brake on an incline. Pull up the…
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