Archive for October 2023
Rhode Island Weather for October 23, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure takes over and begins to scour out some of the cloud cover, giving us a chance for some sunshine during the afternoon. Still on the cool side, with lows in the mid 40’s and highs around 60 with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s…
Read MoreIt used to be called “Constructive Discharge” – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “…it’s up to you, the employee, to prove you were constructively discharged, your description of the conditions alone may be insufficient, particularly if it’s the only evidence you have”. – Indeed Since last week’s column, I’ve been thinking a lot about “Quiet Firing”. A flood of prior incidents of “Quiet…
Read MoreAquatic weed treatment Oct. 24 at Cranston’s Meshanticut Pond, local leaders meet
Photo: Meshanticut Lake, RIDEM The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that Meshanticut Pond in Meshanticut State Park, Cranston and Silver Spring Lake, North Kingstown will receive treatments to control infestations of invasive aquatic plants, including sacred lotus, variable water milfoil, and fanwort on Oct. 24. The aquatic weed control…
Read MoreHalloween Trick or Treat is back at The Breakers
For the fourth straight year, The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a spooky but fun evening for costumed visitors as Trick or Treat at The Breakers returns on Friday, October 27. Featuring plenty of treats and surprises for guests of all ages, this family event has quickly become one of the highlights of…
Read MoreHang in there, Patriots fans – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The New England Patriots season so far has not panned out the way the team and its faithful fans had hoped. Only four seasons have elapsed since Tom Brady wore the Patriots’ red, white, and blue. Brady went on to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory and…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter – Walter Potenza
by Master Chef Walter Potenza Each week Chef Walter will take your questions and provide his answers. Think about all that holiday cooking coming up – what would you like to ask? Here are three questions that came in this week to Chef Walter, and his responses: Question 1: Does carryover cooking occur with baked…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Hunter Blue at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! I’m Hunter Blue! I was with one family for most of my puppy-hood, then I was left behind and the person who took me in couldn’t take care of me. Don’t feel sad for me, there was a lot of effort put into my care; I had puppy vaccines, regular vaccines and checkups, I…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 22, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure moves mostly off to the northeast, but a secondary trough develops and stretches out across central New England, meaning cloud cover of the medium to higher altitude variety for us, with no rain expected, just cool air and a decent westerly breeze gusting to 25 mph. Lows in the…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Julie Zito, Fastest Labs
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders, politicians, and company CEOs about working and living in Rhode Island. This week Paolino talks with Julie Zito, owner of Fastest Labs in North Providence, the first of 3 planned for Rhode Island. They provide mandatory drug testing, genetic testing, etc. Listen here about this new service: Tune…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Get Firefighter fit – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, fitness and exercise contributing writer I have a special place in my heart and soul for first responders. Especially now with all that went on with Covid and alike. Ever since I was involved with my UFC fighters, I began working with first responders on the front line and our military. This…
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