Gimme’ Shelter: Tony and Ezekiel, Providence Animal Control Center

Two tabby cats, Tony and Ezekiel.

What’s our name? Tony and Ezekiel! We came from a foster home where we were treated for some outdoor cat type issues, you know from living outside among the elements, fighting for food and lady cats AND being left behind. Originally, we were trapped as part of a TNR effort in Providence but we presented…

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Johnston The Panthers, part 2 – John Cardullo

Woman shoots basketball in game.

by John Cardullo, sportswriter Photo: Jayanah Rollins. Photos taken by Johnston Athletic Director For the Johnston High School Basketball team, the clock struck midnight as their hopes for a state championship were derailed by a determined Hope HS team. It was on the floor of The AMP, aka the Providence Civic Center, where the bubble…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 7, 2024 – John Donnelly

Sunday weather map: cloudy, cool, 45/35.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure finally moves out to the open sea and begins to take the dense cloud cover with it, and we may even see the crescent moon by the evening. Morning lows in the mid 30’s and afternoon highs only in the mid 40’s once again. – a C+ day! ___…

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NASA funding URI engineering professor to develop next-gen telescope technology

Smiling scientist at his lab microscope.

Photo: Sungho Kim, assistant professor of electrical, computer and biomedical engineering, in his lab at the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering. Photos: Nora Lewis $1.2 million NASA grant supporting development of miniature semiconductors at URI University of Rhode Island Professor Sungho Kim is developing technology that could be part of NASA’s next-generation telescope that will…

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Cranston Mayor Hopkins announces bike path revitalization to begin

Smiling senior couple mountain biking.

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that resurfacing of the Washington Secondary Bike Path will start in Cranston this coming Monday, April 8. As the resurfacing work on the bike path kicks off in Cranston, Mayor Ken Hopkins is leading the charge to enhance this local recreation resource. Mayor Hopkins said the Rhode Island Department of…

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Rhode Island Weekend Weather for April 6/7, 2024 – John Donnelly

Saturday weather map: showers, cool, 44/36.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 4/6/24: Our stubborn low pressure area off the New England coast swings back around again for one more day, giving us some afternoon showers on a northerly breeze. Still cooler than normal, with a high in the mid 40’s and lows in the mid 30’s. – a “C” day! Sunday…

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In The News… summary for April 6, 2024

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Newport County residents, Salve Regina University students, and anyone stationed at Naval Station Newport can visit the historic Newport Mansions for free next weekend. Pawtucket has formed a committee to decide what to do about City Hall Rhode Island is no longer double-checking the labels on produce grown locally by organic…

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Burn with Kearns: Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection – Kevin Kearns

Smiling boxer in boxing gloves and shorts.

by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise Burn with Kearns: Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: How Martial Arts and Functional Strength Training Foster Cognitive Health and Lifelong Learning In the pursuit of vibrant health and lifelong vitality, it’s essential to recognize the profound connection between the body and the mind. While physical fitness is…

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For Alzheimer’s caregivers: 9-agency Open House at Warwick Memory Care Center

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Open House for Alzheimer’s Caregivers at Warwick Memory Care Center, Saturday, April 6 Caregivers, healthcare providers and community members are invited to visit and learn about the resources available to address memory loss from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders. What:   Memory Care Center Open House  When:  Saturday, April 6 from 10 am to 2 pm Where: Saint Elizabeth…

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