Archive for March 2024
Rhode Island Weekend Weather for March 23/24, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 3/23/24: Low pressure sweeps in and carries with it an all day rain event, some of it heavy during the afternoon, wth gusts towards 40 mph out of the southeast.Temps start with a low in the mid 30’s and climb to the wet low 50’s for afternoon highs. Rain starting…
Read MoreIn the news… for March 23, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The Rhode Island DEM closed a section of the East Bay bike path for repairs – set to open this weekend. A group called Rhode Island Deserves Better (dot org) claims Brown Univ & Rhode Island Hospital have had 124 violations of federal animal welfare rules since 2017. Proposing a bill…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Always a white belt – always a beginner – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise From the very beginning, those words resonated deep within me, echoing the challenges and triumphs of my journey. Growing up amidst relentless bullying and the loss of my father at a tender age of 12, I found solace and purpose in my first steps into the…
Read MoreUniversity Orthopedics 1st in New England to offer EOSedge™, a next-gen imaging system
Photo: Dr. Basel Diebo, University Orthopedics Spine Surgeon; East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva; Dr. Alan Daniels, Chief of The Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics; Michelle R. DeRoche, University Orthopedics University Orthopedics First in New England to Offer EOSedge™, a Next-Gen Imaging System Ideal for Pediatric and Adult Orthopedic Patients. The state-of-the-art imaging system…
Read MorePC Friars, Big East, and the NCAA Basketball National Tournament – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Providence College being left out of the NCAA Basketball National Tournament? Is it time to restructure? Expand the field or reduce the number of teams? Or make the pretenders accountable by having them play teams that were locked out of the tournament. Let it be known that I have been a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 22, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A rude awakening with lows still in the mid 20’s and breezy in the morning, making for a nasty chill getting into your cars, only to head for a clogged bridge commute. Afternoon highs struggle to get past the mid 40’s with westerlies gusting to 25 mph an cloud cover developing…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Spring, high season for suicides – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer By: Dr. Mari Dias “He made up his mind, He wasn’t telling anyone Did he always feel this way, or had it just begun? There’s so much life that he never tasted He has so much love to give – so sad to see it wasted…. We missed…
Read MorePhase 2 of Cranston’s Knightsville revitalization to begin
The renovation of the gazebo area in Knightsville was completed in a bipartisan way when Itri Park was launched 2 summers ago. At that time it was noted that this was but Phase 1 of revitalization planned for the area. On Monday, March 25th, Phase 2 will begin with a press conference at noon in…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Fishing show, birders, forced Safe Storage, 2A notes, protection class – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Fishing Show big success The RI Saltwater Fishing Show at the RI Convention Center was an excellent time! Met some new folks and caught up with some friends I haven’t seen in a while. I would like to thank Scott, the show director, for his professionalism and kindness extended to me. If…
Read MorePawtucket Career Fair: Connecting 80+ employers with 200+ registered students
The annual Pawtucket School Department Career Fair will take place on Saturday, April 6, from 10 am to 2 pm at Jenks Middle School. The fair provides an excellent opportunity for students to interact with potential employers, learn about job openings and internships, and explore career options. Students will also have an opportunity to attend…
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