Archive for January 2024
In the News… summary for January 27, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Like No Udder vegan “ice cream” will close due to an eviction notice, and is looking for a new location. Nantucket auto ferry reservations which start earlier than for the general public postponed due to technical software issues A sheriff was shot by another sheriff, in error, while transporting a prisoner…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, Jan. 27/28, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/27/24: High pressure at the surface, but a low pressure area developing over the southern US looms, and will take over on Sunday. But for Saturday, we may even see some broken sunshine during the midday before the cloud cover rolls in. Highs in the upper 30’s and lows in…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Empower your child with “Always Picked Last” program – Kevin Kearns
Always Picked Last self defense with Kevin Kearns
Read MoreBristol-Plymouth Tech carpentry students build podium for Dighton Police Department
carpentry students build podium for police department
Read MoreART! Providence Art Club three new exhibitions: Opening reception Sunday
Photo, top: Michele Mozzone, artist Providence Art Club to host new exhibitions featuring Big Art, Arts Professionals, and Community Members The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host three new exhibitions with celebratory opening receptions on Sunday, January 28 from 2-4pm. The shows will feature large-scale artworks, works by arts professional members of…
Read MoreNewport’s Chateau-sur-Mer going green with geothermal climate system
PHOTO CAPTION/CREDIT: Workers with Rhode Island Artesian Well Inc. operate a drill on the grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer in Newport as part of the installation of a geothermal climate-control system in the National Historic Landmark. (Photo by The Preservation Society of Newport County) To provide much-needed temperature and humidity control and to reduce its reliance on…
Read MoreMeet and Greet with CES Boxing’s Winter Brawl at Patrick’s Pub TODAY
After stops in Stamford and New Britain, CT, followed by Somerville, MA, CES Boxing’s Winter Brawl 2024 press tour ends where it all began for CES, in their hometown of Providence, Rhode Island. The press conference and public meet and greet takes place at Patrick’s Pub on Friday, January 26, and will feature Rhode Island boxers in action at Mohegan…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Death ends a life. Not a relationship – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving The pictures on my refrigerator door have morphed throughout time. High school graduation yearbook pictures morphed into wedding photos and images of newborns. Today all refrigerator photos have been replaced with obituaries and prayer cards. In addition, many images of pets who have crossed the…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Strike a pose, Ice Fishing, Expos, Wildlife on the move, Health tips, 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Candy Yow Ice Fishing Ice fishing for trout was great, but short lived, in Rhode Island – so far. As you can see in the photos, above and below, some great Brookies are being caught. Not only is the Rhode Island bite great, but up on Moosehead Lake…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 26, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure drags another bout of rain through the area during the night ending by midday with cloud cover and cool temps persisting. Just a raw and dreary late January day. Highs around 40, and lows in the upper 30’s with a light easterly breeze. It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow…
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