Archive for January 2024
Rhode Island Weekend Weather for Jan. 13/14, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/13/24: Another vigorous storm system comes through in the night with heavy flooding rain in parts and tree-snapping wind with gusts to around 50 mph in the early morning hours. Warm afternoon highs in the upper 50’s with evening lows in the low 30’s with the stiff southeasterly winds shifting…
Read MoreIn The News… summary for January 13, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY ADUs – Speaker Shekarchi says he will pass ADU legislation, even though Senate President Ruggerio does not support it – he will then hope to negotiate. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara has introduced legislation that would require Warwick representation on the Rhode Island Airport Corporation Board of Directors. 7 Massachusetts communities can…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Your Blueprint for 2024, Part 2: The “Big House” transformation – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness Part 2: The “Big House” Transformation. In our previous installment, we delved into constructing the foundation, emphasizing the importance of a robust core. This foundation is crucial for sustained fitness as you navigate gym sessions, classes, or solo workouts at home, especially as you age. Now,…
Read MoreRIPEC: RI state budget transitions from unprecedented revenues to fiscal restraint
RIPEC Analyzes Key Issues as Rhode Island’s State Budget Tightens – Health and Human Services, K-12 Education, Transportation, and Affordable Housing Highlighted as Challenges The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council released a report examining the state’s fiscal outlook ahead of the FY 2025 budget process. Over the past few years, Rhode Island’s state budgets have…
Read MoreUpdate: St. Mary’s Home for Children “scathing” investigative report released by RI Child Advocate
Following up on the joint statement of two Rhode Island representatives and one senator in response to a report called “scathing” about the conditions at St. Mary’s Home for Children, Thursday, a joint statement was released by the RI Office of Child Advocate (RIOCA) and the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families (RIDCYF). The…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: $3.3 Million for 45+ pop-up Pallet Shelter Village set for state land in Smith Hill
A long wanted Pallet Shelter village is headed for Rhode Island. From the time when the RI State House saw an encampment on its courtyard, and a sample unit was set up by a homeless advocate group. In other states, shelters like this have been put up, to mixed, but usually positive results. Location is…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Addicted to nostalgia – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD Colleen, an attractive 60-something year old woman came in for her first session this week. As she simultaneously shrugged off her coat, sat down, and balancing a large iced coffee, she released a lengthy sigh. “I’m so thankful and relieved to have found you! It has been a long journey…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 12, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Skies clear in the morning, and stay that way for a few hours before high clouds move in from the west in advance of the next flooding rain system. Rain, heavy at times, will start just after midnight and carry on through Saturday morning. Morning lows in the mid 30’s rise…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Challenge to RI gun clubs, Trout now, Ice Fishing later, Portsmouth wind, more 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Jon Gray Ice Fishing – not yet! With all this crazy weather one cannot trust the ice at all, and ice fishing won’t be a practicality until late next week, at the earliest. In the meantime stick to fishing in open water if you can help it, and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 11, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Generally clear and sunny skies today with some scattered clouds in the northern reaches of the area, but no precipitation expected. Morning lows around the freezing mark rising to the low 40’s in the afternoon with a westerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
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