Archive for December 2023
Gimme’ Shelter – FunFetti at the Providence Animal Control Center
I am an adult male of medium sized, and they describe me as “Friendly, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, & Outgoing”. What a sweetheart (they say)! I was found as a sweet injured stray on the street. I am the face of what happens when cats are not spayed or neutered – it’s that simple to avoid!…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Preserving Paradise – Chef Walter Potenza
A guide to crafting delectable jams, zesty marmalades, and delightful jellies Good morning, friends and RINT readers: Gregory T. from Antelope, Oregon, inquired about various preserves and the technical procedures needed. Here we go, Greg! Making jams, jellies, and marmalades is a delightful way to enjoy the taste of seasonal fruits all year round. Whether you’re…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 31, 2023 – John Donnelly
dec. 31, 2023 weather in rhode island
Read MoreBirding community petition to AOS: Stop renaming all our Birds to “address past wrongs”
Petition to American Ornithological Society on the Recent Decision to Change all Eponymous Bird Names An original petition advocating name changes for hundreds of birds was signed by about 2,500 people. Now, that’s met with a larger petition, approaching 3,000, with a goal of 5,000 to leave the birds alone. Here is their Change.org petition:…
Read MoreHope – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine Copyright © 2023 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. – When she parked the…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: No BS. Solution to your New Year’s resolution – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness Now, I could sell you on my services. That would be perfectly acceptable. Right now for the next few days you’re going to get bombarded with all these promises about how to get into the best shape of your life, lose 20 pounds overnight, and this,…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! 3 New Year’s Eve events with One Big Party
Pat Cruz Events, Rhody Foody and Event Partners announced that tickets and information are available for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day festivities. “We are excited to be heading into the New Year, producing two safe and fun events in our Capital City of Providence, and one in Warwick, while additionally promoting hotels and…
Read MoreNantucketers weren’t supposed to see Vineyard Wind’s lights at night – Nantucket Current
vineyard wind’s lights at night in Nantucket
Read MoreIn The News – summary for December 30, 2023
news summary
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for December 30/31, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 12/30/23: Morning mist and cloud cover for much of the day, with afternoon highs in the low 40’s and evening lows in the mid 30’s. It’s a “B” day! Sunday 12/31/23: Clouds thin out and clear away, but cooler air will hover over the area for the day, afternoon highs…
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