Rhode Island Weather for August 2, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map displaying the weather in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly clear and cam with little to zero chance for any precip. Morning lows a crisp mid 50’s rising to the upper 70’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s an “A+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…

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RI Head Start application time is now

A group of children sitting at a desk in a classroom.

The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Rhode Island Head Start Association (RIHSA) is reminding pregnant women and families with children ages birth – 5 that Head Start programs are accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year – now. Launched in 1965, Head Start is nationally recognized in the field of early…

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ART! 30 artists participate in Watch Hill Art Show

A watercolor art of sailboats in the ocean.

The Watch Hill Memorial Library and Improvement Association will hold a one week ART SHOW this week from Sunday, July 30th to August 6th. The Show will be held at the The Undercroft of the Watch Hill Chapel, 5 Bluff Avenue, Westerly. Hours are noon to 4pm each day. More than 30 local artists are…

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Rhode Island Weather for August 1, 2023 – John Donnelly

Rhode Island Tuesday weather map.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure and dry air for another day at least, very pleasant weather expected through Tuesday. Morning lows in the upper 50’s rising to the upper 70s with a very light northwesterly breeze. A Home and Garden Weather Special. Enjoy! ___ It’s an “A+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…

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Thundermist’s new Dental building increases dental care access for thousands

A group of people standing in front of a tent.

State-of-the-Art Building is Centerpiece of Arctic Village Revitalization  Thundermist Health Center leaders, board members, supporters, and local officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting for a new West Warwick dental facility at 5 Washington Street. This new, state-of-the-art building will increase access to high-quality dental care for more than 5,500 Rhode Islanders.  Every year, Thundermist…

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RI State House 125-year old marble being cleaned by Johnston company – see progress

An aerial view of a cityscape from the top of a masonry building.

Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Governor Dan McKee has announced that starting this month, the 125-year-old Rhode Island State House will have the entire surface of its Georgian marble professionally cleaned. Johnston-based East Coast Masonry & Restoration Inc. is charged with performing the work. The general contractor has a track record of demonstrated experience working…

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