Archive for September 2023
Rhode Island Weekend Weather for Sept. 30/Oct. 1, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/30/23: Rain from the remnants of Ophelia continue until mid afternoon. The gift that keeps on giving. Another day of tight temperatures, ranging from afternoon highs around 60 and evening lows in the mid 50’s with a north-northeasterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. It’s a “D” day! Sunday 10/1/23: A…
Read MoreCivic Engagement is the lifeblood of community – Vincent Marzullo
by Vincent Marzullo, commentary Civic engagement is the lifeblood of a healthy, dynamic, and inclusive community. It is the active participation of individuals in the processes that shape our society, and it plays a pivotal role in fostering a sense of belonging, promoting social cohesion, and ensuring the well-being of a community. First and foremost,…
Read MoreIn the news… for the week ending for Sept. 30, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Lack of referees for local sports – 106 games have been moved from “Friday Night Lights” to Thursday night Cranston Fall Festival rescheduled to October 1st Cranston Fire Dept event (fundraiser for Oaklawn Ave. residents outplaced due to flood) rescheduled to Sept. 30th The National Association of State Directors of Teacher…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: How and why you should be engaging in active recovery – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise Many years ago, it feels like forever at age 53, we just worked out on a formula of 3 days on, 1 day off, or 2 on, 1 off. No one really discussed active recovery. Years ago I read an article on the great bodybuilder Arnold…
Read MoreJohnstonian wins for his Giant Pumpkin at Topsfield Fair
Photo: Topsfield Fair Each year the quest for the Giant Pumpkin honors happens at the Topsfield Fair. This year, at the 39th All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, the winner was Steve Sperry of Johnston, Rhode Island. The award garnered a cash prize of $6,500. Sperry told The Salem News in an interview about his…
Read More(Weather Update) RISPCA’s Paws in the Park TODAY
An important weather update and event change: ___ Please join supporters on Saturday, September 30th from 10am to 1pm at Rocky Point Park in Warwick. This is the RISPCA’s largest annual fundraiser. This family friendly dog walk attracts hundreds of pet owners and their dogs each year. Activities include a dog walk along scenic Narragansett…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: “Into the woods I go, to lose my mind, and find my soul…” – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer “Into the woods I go, to lose my mind, and find my soul.” – John Muir (known as the Father of the National Parks, Muir was an American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States). With hunting season…
Read MoreSinger Donald Torres, essence of Trudeau Center – Ocean State Stores, G. Wayne Miller
Singer Donald Torres embodies essence of Trudeau Center, which serves people living with disabilities. G Wayne Miller But state still has work ahead to meet a higher standard. WARWICK – Donald Torres, 39, smiled as he sat in a room at the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, which serves people living with developmental and intellectual…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: (update) Encampment news – Staffing changes – $10M to 27 – Housing jobs …
Update Sept. 30th Providence individual camping for “years” near the Orms Street/Marriott Hotel removed Providence had notified Michael Nugent, who has been living in an ever-growing, single-person encampment near the Marriott Hotel and the Orms Street exit from Route 95 North that he must vacant state land by 11am Friday, September 29th. The written notification…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 29, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure works it’s way up along the east coast and offshore, with rain ahead of the system moving into southern New England during most of the day. Morning lows in the low 50’s and afternoon highs only in the upper 50’s with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s a “D” day!…
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