Archive for February 2024
Gary “Batman” Balletto becomes 2 division World Champion
Gary “Batman” Balletto III (9-3) pulled off what was called the most impressive performance of his MMA career on Friday night, submitting Pat “The Gorilla Ninja” Casey (10-8) in round one of their title bout to win the vacant CES MMA Welterweight Championship at a sold out Foxwoods Resort Casino. The title fight capped off a night of action that included…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 23, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front pushes through during the day bringing warmer air out ahead of it with light rain expected through much of the day. Afternoon weather highs climb to the mid 40’s and evening lows dip into the mid 30’s as winds shift to northwesterly and gust to 25 mph. It’s…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Ice fishing, a gourmet game dinner, 1791 leads the way in 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Randy Rafuse Food Pictures: Michelle Renee Audette Ghenne Ice fishing in Maine is exceptional as of late. Fortunately, some days have had great weather to boot, as shown in the header picture. If you have the time and money there are numerous lodges and camps set up to accommodate…
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Read MoreWashington Bridge: READ 1st draft report, with dramatic findings. Lane changes, other bridges.
“…under sufficient load the bridge could fail with limited to no advanced warning”. Sentences similar to this are scattered throughout the draft of the first report to be received by RI DOT. This report is done by VN Engineers. While media outlets were quick to say they had obtained the report first – reporter Brian…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Believe it or not – Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer Martha, my 65 year-old client was experiencing a vague lethargy and fatigue. Nothing she could put the “proverbial finger” on. Of course, it could be physical grief over the death of her mother, yet despite the vagueness, she was concerned, albeit a bit worried because it had been…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for February 22, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist We finally break out of the 30’s as southerly flow brings in slightly warmer air, afternoon highs expected to reach the low 40’s from morning lows in the upper 20’s. Clouds will increase in coverage later in the day with the approach of an advancing cold front. It’s a “B” day!…
Read MoreGary Balletto Jr. aims to become a 2-division World Champion on Friday, Foxwoods
Gary “Batman” Balletto Jr. is looking to add more championship hardware to the Balletto family name. On Friday, February 23, the caped crusader faces Pat “The Gorilla Ninja” Casey for the vacant CES MMA World Welterweight title. The bout is the CES MMA 76 main event, topping a 7-fight card from Foxwoods Resort Casinoin Mashantucket, CT, that will be streamed live on TrillerTV. …
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 22.02.24 (Black History, women, suicide, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Did you know ANY Veteran—enrolled in VA or not–can go to a VA or non-VA emergency room for no cost emergent suicidal care? Did you know, certain individuals who do not meet the requirements to be considered a Veteran, including those who were released from active duty under conditions other than…
Read MoreCharities, for-profits compete for collecting, re-selling old clothes – Ocean State Stories
This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. Article and photo: by Mary Lohwe for Ocean State Stories Donating and reselling old clothes is getting more rough-and-tumble as older charities and newer for-profits compete for used clothing English immigrant Samuel Slater helped launch the…
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