Archive for October 2023
Rhode Island Weather for October 21, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure moves in and slowly passes through the area, dropping copious amounts of heavy at times rain. Looking like a 9am start and a midnight finish. Tight temperature range of course, lows in the low 50’s and highs in the upper 50’s with a brisk westerly wind gusting to 30…
Read MoreIn the news… summary for October 21, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A multi-millionaire has guaranteed Tidewater Landing funding, according to a Providence Journal report Neil Steinberg will head RI’s Life Sciences Hub as chair of the board – he was formerly CEO of the RI Foundation Roughly one in three women in Rhode Island have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. 262…
Read MoreKids Expo & Halloween Costume Contest
What lucky kid is going to win the $100 prize? Last year it was 2 year old Queen Elizabeth! Other winners have been Prince, Hannibel Lecter, Mad Scientist and more. It’s indoors so it’s rain or shine! It’s the annual KIDS EXPO & Halloween Costume Contest on Sunday, October 22 from 12 noon to 3:30…
Read MoreHowl-o-ween Hike N Treat to benefit Friends of Warwick Animal Shelter
Join us for a Howl-o-ween Hike N Treat event to benefit the Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter on Sunday, October 22nd starting at 2pm. Rain Date: October 29th. This is an event for the dogs & their humans. Costumes are encouraged for both but certainly not required. There will be games, dog treats, human…
Read MoreSeizing the Opportunity: Rhode Island’s single family home market – Emilio DiSpirito
Dear Rhode Island Homeowners, I’m Emilio DiSpirito, your trusted Realtor, and License Partner of Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay. Today, I’m here to talk to you about a significant shift in Rhode Island’s real estate landscape, and why, if you’re a homeowner, this could be your golden opportunity.…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics, Cranston Police 4th Annual Celebrate the Movement 5K Run & Walk, Oct. 22
Photo: Garden City Center, 2022 Runners, walkers and those who just want to enjoy a leisurely outdoor stroll through Garden City Center are encouraged to do so for a great cause by registering for Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Celebrate the Movement 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, October 22, in Garden City. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: URI names Kerry LaPlante Dean of the College of Pharmacy
Internationally recognized expert in antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases, LaPlante is the first female dean of the College of Pharmacy The University of Rhode Island has named Kerry LaPlante, an internationally recognized expert in antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases, as the next dean of the College of Pharmacy. LaPlante, who currently serves as department chair…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 20, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Expect some early morning mist and light fog followed by mostly cloudy conditions. Low pressure rolls up from the southeastern US coast and brings some evening rain showers that will become steadier during the overnight hours. Lows in the low to mid 50’s and highs in the low 60’s with a…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Wear Orange! On bad mushrooms, coyotes, poachers, freedoms, 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo: National Fish & Wildlife Service It is apparent that civilians are refusing to wear the required fluorescent orange during hunting season on state lands. I am encountering this violation frequently. In my articles I indicate the encounters I have had including a Westport, Massachusetts woman who felt she was…
Read MoreA Greener View: Your Thanksgiving, Christmas Cactus – Jeff Rugg
You will see poinsettias everywhere this time of year, and if you are tired of them you might want to try the easy-to-grow Thanksgiving cactus. You probably have heard them be called Christmas cacti. There are three species of similar tropical cacti. One blooms in the fall, one in the winter and one in the…
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