Archive for March 2024
9 RI schools – Cranston, Lincoln, Newport, Tiverton – launch National Archery in the Schools Program
The RI DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to announce the official launch of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®), bringing the sport of Olympic-style target archery to nine Rhode Island schools and counting, and the next generation of young academic athletes. Established just over 20 years ago in Kentucky middle-school…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 6, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another low pressure system rolls of from the mid Atlantic coast and delivers rain from the afternoon, and most likely heavy in the evening. Southerly breeze escorts higher temps, highs in the upper 50’s from lows in the mid 40’s, but it’ll be pouring, so it’s for nothing. It’s a “D”…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes Time! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, contributing writer, cartoonist Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and…
Read MoreWendy Schiller will be interim director of Brown’s Watson Institute – Edward Steinfeld leaves in June
Provost Francis J. Doyle III released a statement regarding the transition in leadership at the Watson Institute – After over eight years of service, Edward Steinfeld will be completing his term as the Howard R. Swearer Director of the Thomas J. Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, effective June 30, 2024. He will return…
Read MoreSaving: Things to stock up on in March – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer Even though it still feels a little like winter, home improvement centers are hauling out air conditioners this month and putting them on sale. And March is National Frozen Food Month, so plan to fill your freezer. But that’s not all. Check out all these things you’d be smart to…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 5, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure rolls up from the midAtlantic states, gives us about three quarters of a day’s worth of rain, lows around 40 and highs around 50 with scant sunshine. Light southerly breeze during the day. It’s a C- day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly…
Read MoreCCRI women’s basketball heading back to the NJCAA National Championships
John Cardullo, sportswriter CCRI women’s basketball rallies in the second half Sunday to capture its third consecutive Region XXI title and punch its ticket back to the NJCAA National Championships The Community College of Rhode Island is heading back to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Women’s Basketball National Championships for the third…
Read MoreART! Tapestry, Bonnie Schultz Platzer, presented by The Artists Loop
Pnina Pressburger of The Artists Loop presents Tapestry artist, Bonnie Schultz Platzer’s exhibit on Wednesday, March 6th from 4 to 5pm at the Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street in Providence. The exhibit is FREE and open to the public. The Wednesday event is a slide show and discussion with the artist. “My tapestries woven on…
Read MoreOvernight Youth Wild Turkey Hunt for 12-15 year olds. Apply now, RI DEM and The Light Foundation
Photo: RI DEM Application deadline March 10th The Light Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2001 by three-time Super Bowl Champion and former NFL New England Patriot Matt Light and his wife Susie Light, is again teaming up with the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) for their fourth annual mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt this…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – Central RI Chamber at Shannon View
Come to Warwick and enjoy a business get together as well as trivia and fun with the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 7th at the Shannon View Inn, 1901 Post Road in Warwick – starts at 5:30pm. Tickets are $10 and include 3 rounds of trivia – with prizes! C’mon down…
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