Archive for January 2024
Free minibus plan in Nantucket could be a model for RIPTA in Providence
Reprinted with permissions from The Nantucket Current. Photo: Cary Hazlegrove Editor’s Note: With ridership in Rhode Island the heaviest in Providence, yet most buses riding around considerably empty, a move to smaller transit, or mini-buses, may prove to be a more successful model for the state’s capital city, as well as other routes while ridership…
Read More20+ schools – public, private, charter, magnet, online, home – at Providence School Fair for School Choice
Learn more about the options available for your child’s K–12 education at the Providence School Fair on Sunday, January 21st, noon to 3pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Whether you are considering finding a new school for your child, or are interested in supplemental education programs, the Providence School Fair offers parents the opportunity…
Read MoreGovernor’s proposed FY 2025 Rhode Island budget
Photo: Cover of Governor’s proposed budget Governor Dan McKee submitted his FY 2025 “Team Rhode Island” budget to the General Assembly. The budget makes key investments in education, small businesses, and Rhode Island’s health care system without raising any broad-based taxes. The budget also maintains the fiscal discipline that Rhode Island has had over the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 19, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Still cold, with a weak area of low pressure passing through that will kick up some snow flurries during the afternoon. No real accumulation, maybe up to an inch if we’re lucky. Morning lows in the low 20’s and afternoon highs in the upper 20’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Impressive Trout, Safe Ice (not), Hunting as conservation, 2A again and again – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo: RI DEM We may have some ice next week but if we are fortunate to have safe ice it will be short lived. Meanwhile the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is stocking some impressive trout in 13 ponds. As of this writing the following ponds were stocked: •…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 18.01.24 (Taxes, position vacancy, events, resources, discounts) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Question from one of our readers: Is VA disability income taxable? – Stan, Burrillville RI VA disability benefits you receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs aren’t taxable. Disability benefits received from the VA should not be included in your gross income. Some of the payments which are considered disability…
Read MoreWE COOK! Mill’s Tavern Seared Duck Breast, poached plums, parsnip puree, Mandarin demi – Edward Bolus
by Executive Chef, Edward Bolus, Mill’s Tavern Seared Duck Breast with Pinot Noir Poached Plums, Parsnip Puree, and Mandarin Duck Demi Sauce This Mill’s Tavern dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Crispy seared duck breast is complemented by sweet and tangy Pinot Noir-poached plums and creamy parsnip puree while the mandarin duck…
Read MoreRISCA awards 71 Rhode Island arts organizations, artists, educators. Application process.
Arts and culture organizations, arts educators, artists, and folk fellowships and apprentices benefited from $224,663 in grants approved by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) in December. The 71 grant awards will further advance arts and cultural activities throughout the state. “Today’s announcement by the Arts Council reminds us of our state’s…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 18, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Still cold, with frigid morning lows in the teens rising only to the upper 20’s with a westerly breeze keeping the apparent temperature down in the low 20’s. Cloud cover thickens later on ahead of another low pressure system that will be Friday’s issue. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s…
Read MoreThe 2023-24 NFL may be remembered for the league’s worst officiating in history – John Cardullo
The number one sport in America has a huge problem. It is not the exposure that they get or is it the marketing they provide. The expansion of the shield is impressive. The league has invaded Europe, and they are being welcomed in ways that only remind you of when the United States freed Europe…
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