Archive for August 2023
Rhode Island Weather for Aug. 15, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system moves through the area and delivers rain through early afternoon with clouds lingering through evening. Morning lows in the mid 60’s warm only to the low 70’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John…
Read MoreCES Boxing Scorch Mohegan Sun Arena – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer This past Saturday night promoter Jimmy Burchfield hit a grand slam with his presentation of Summer Heat 2023 at Mohegan Sun Arena. A capacity crowd witnessed a full line-up of professional boxing featuring a double main event headlined by Cordale Booker and Jaime Clampitt-Hayes. CES Boxing should be proud of…
Read MoreThe Harriet Ballou Charitable Foundation launches in Rhode Island
Organizations urged to apply for cash grants The Harriet Ballou Charitable Foundation (HBCF), located at 15 Cowesett Road in Warwick, RI, is proud to announce its official launch as a non-profit, philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting senior populations in Rhode Island. HBCF’s primary mission is to provide essential resources, funding, and advocacy to initiatives that enhance…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, RI cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and…
Read MoreART! Block Island Airport Gallery features work of Annabel Manning & call for fall artists
The gallery at the Block Island Airport, which is a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), announced the opening of its late summer exhibit featuring works by Middletown’s Annabel Manning. The exhibition runs through late-September. Manning is a Middletown visual artist and educator currently…
Read MoreHelp children be back-to-school ready. Where to give backpacks school supplies, underwear
Ways to help our children be back-to-school ready! Mathewson Street Church – special request Yes, we know backpacks and notebooks are important to get back to school, but for some youth, having clean, new underwear makes a huge difference. The Mathewson Street Church at 134 Mathewson Street in downtown Providence is requesting donations of socks…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – No. RI Chamber of Commerce in Providence
The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is having a networking event and will be welcoming its newest members, too on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM). The event will be held at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, at 188 Valley St Suite 125, Providence. Don’t miss out on this…
Read MoreWhat it takes to be “Ship Shape”, British style – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “[Ship Shape] is of nautical origin, based on the obligation of a sailor to keep his or her quarters arranged neatly and securely due to the limited space typically allotted to service members aboard ship, and against turbulence at sea.” Wiktionary If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep over 3,000 passengers and crew…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 14, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Increasing cloud cover ahead of an approaching frontal system that will pass to our south. Dew points still on the lower side, so despite the heat, we’ll not feel quite so much humidity.Morning lows in the mid 60’s an afternoon highs in the upper 80’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s…
Read MoreWake up call on spiraling brand-name drug prices – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues A new pharmaceutical drug price report that is both timely and overdue has been released by AARP’s Public Policy Institute, following on the heels of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releasing in June, which revised guidance for the historic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. …
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