Archive for June 2024
In the news… summary for week ending June 8, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Waterfire full lightings reduced from 10 to 5 this year, due to cost Southborough, MA teacher terminated for holding a “slave auction” in a mock lesson about slavery in America Voters will vote on whether or not to hold a new RI Constitutional Convention in November Hooters in Warwick has closed…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: 15 free attractions for Newport county and hospitality employees, June 8-10
Newport attractions
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Self Defense 4 U. Networking and learning real world skills – Kevin Kearns
SElf defense with Kevin Burns
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, June 8/9, 2024 – John Donnelly
rhode island weather
Read MoreEconomic hardships of millions in middle-class go unseen. Most believe they will always struggle.
cost of living for middle-class leaves people believing they will always struggle
Read MoreMayor Smiley: Providence City Council ordinance “reeks of antisemitism”. Will veto if passed.
In a strongly worded response to hearing of a new proposed ordinance of the Providence City Council, Mayor Brett P. Smiley said if they pass it he will veto it, saying it “reeks of antisemitism”. The ordinance would seek to “divest city funds from Israel sovereign bonds and prevent future investments in sovereign bonds of…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: June is Portuguese Heritage Month, RI Day of Portugal, PALCUS
In Rhode Island, Day of Portugal has been celebrated since 1978 marking 2024 our 47th Year. Each second Saturday and Sunday in June, RI Day of Portugal brings on a Festival with entertainment of musical artists from our community and Portugal, Portuguese food, traditional folklore, and a parade. The “Day of Portugal” is a holiday…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Rhode Island Rose Society Rose Show – Silver Celebration, theme for the 25th
25th annual RI Rose Show
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The Mortician’s Daughter – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer The month of June, regardless of the years gone by, will always be the month my dad died and I received my doctoral dissertation. This article is an homage to our relationship. (Names and locations have been changed) It’s complicated when you’re a girl; even more so when…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 7, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Frontal system out to sea, with a very nice day to end the work week. Warm, afternoon highs in the mid 80’s and lows in the mid 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born…
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