Archive for July 2023
12 Metre World Championship: 5 days of racing in Newport
12 Metre World Championships in Newport, RI
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 26, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure styles in and keeps most if not all of the cloud cover away. Morning lows in the mid 60’s rising to the upper 80’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
Read MoreRISD Museum names new director – Tsugumi Maki
The RISD Museum announced the appointment of Tsugumi Maki as its director effective October 10. Maki, who brings 25 years of experience in the museum field, is currently the chief exhibitions and collections officer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). “We look forward with great excitement to working with incoming RISD Museum…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 25, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak area of low pressure passes through giving us a slight chance for some midday showers. Typical temperatures, a misty morning low in the mid 60’s and an afternoon high in the mid 80’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreART! The Soul of the Sitter, Contemporary Portraiture in RI – Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
Image above: Laurel Wearing Head Scarf, watercolor on plate Bristol, Nancy Gaucher-Thomas Work by ten contemporary Rhode Island artists, interhung with works by Gilbert and Jane Stuart. The exhibition runs now through October 8th, hours below: SUMMER HOURS: July 5 – September 10, 2023Open Wednesday through SundayHOURS: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm FALL HOURS: September…
Read MoreJohn Clarke Senior Living courtyard renovated with BankNewport
Photo: (l to r) – John Thorpe, JCSL President of the Board; John Sweeney, BankNewport Vice President, Director of Cash Management and JCSL Board Member; Joan Woods, JCSL CEO; and Jack Murphy, BankNewport President & CEO. BankNewport CEO Jack Murphy joined John Clarke Senior Living CEO Joan Woods, staff and residents for a special ribbon cutting…
Read MoreFree fall sports pre-participation exams at University Orthopedics
Continuing a tradition more than two decades in the making, University Orthopedics will once again provide free Fall Sports Pre-Participation Exams for student-athletes of all ages, including those at the collegiate level. University Orthopedics will host this year’s event at its Kettle Point location in East Providence on August 5, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12…
Read MoreWarwick playground renovation must be made ADA accessible, per Dept. of Justice settlement
United States Resolves ADA Case with Warwick School Department to Ensure Access to Local Playground The Warwick School Department has entered into a settlement agreement with the United States to ensure equal access for children and adults with disabilities at the Warwick Neck Elementary School playground, announced Zachary A. Cunha, United States Attorney for the District of…
Read MoreAnnual retirement survey: Caregivers less likely to save. Support for this critical role. – Herb Weiss
EBRI Survey Says Unpaid Caregivers Less Likely to Save for Retirement By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues According to the 33rd annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS) released last week, caregivers are more likely to have lower levels of assets and more likely to have problems with debt than non-caregivers. Because of this they…
Read MoreA devoted family meets a ‘broken’ system of care for Alzheimer’s – Ocean State Stories
This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. by G Wayne Miller Photo, top: Roger Begin, left, and brother Richard – Submitted photo As the incurable disease moves him toward inevitable death, the stress on him and his devoted family becomes overwhelming. A story…
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