Archive for November 2023
Buckle Up! RI traffic safety leaders: 58% of 2023 local fatalities were not wearing a seat belt
Rhode Island traffic
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 22, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure system moves through the area during the morning with rain, heavy at times until midday. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph out of the southeast before shifting to northwesterly and weakening to less than 10 mph behind the cold frontal passage. Lows drop to the upper 30’s with…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, November 22, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary Give Thanks The other day I was thinking about where I want to be in life, where I’m at, and just the journey, as a whole. Like so many of you there are stories people know, and then there’s so many private thoughts we have. I can’t…
Read MoreEating your favorite Thanksgiving foods without sabotaging your health – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues We look forward to gathering around the Thanksgiving table with family and friends to enjoy good company and good food. “For individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, holiday social gatherings can be more challenging and at times anxiety inducing,” says Marilyn Csernus, a former,…
Read MoreWe Cook! A Mill’s Tavern Thanksgiving they won’t forget – Executive Chef Edward Bolus
Thanksgiving dinner from Mill’s Tavern
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Aldersbridge therapists certified in “Big and Loud” Parkinson’s program
Photo: (L-R Timothy VanHorn, Karyssa Silva, Amie DiAngelo, Amelia Iglesias) Four staff members of Aldersbridge Communities are now trained and certified in LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD. These specialized exercises and therapy techniques have been statistically proven to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The four staff members certified…
Read MoreCranston Police Chief refutes Brown report on firing range noise, working with Mayor on changes
Cranston Police Academy shooting range causing noise problems for neighbors.
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 21, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A sunny start, bus as high pressure weakens and slides eastward, cloud cover will advance ahead of a warm front with rain eventually starting in the evening hours and carrying on through the night. Chilly morning lows in the upper 20’s rising to the low 40’s in the afternoon with a…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! Historic West Place Animal Sanctuary opens for tours, Shop & Stroll
The West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, is opening its gates for the third and final visitors weekend of 2023. Hours will be: Friday, November 24, 2023 through Sunday, November 26, 2023. 90-minute tours every half hour from 9:30am to 3:00pm. The West Place Animal Sanctuary is located at 3198 Main Road in Tiverton.…
Read MoreART! Bob Dillworth at Newport Art Museum. 1 of 3 to receive multi-year RISCA grants
The work of Bob Dillworth is on exhibit at the Newport Art Gallery where it will continue through the end of December. The solo exhibition is named “Backyard”, and features over 20 large-scale recent paintings by Dilworth including Bear Witness, which was acquired into the RISD Museum Collection this year. Bob Dilworth is a Providence-based…
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