Archive for July 2024
In the news… summary for week ending July 13, 2024
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Read MoreFree ‘Skin Check’ screenings at Rhode Island Beaches – starts TODAY
If you and your family missed it last year, this year be sure to stand in line and make a plan to have your skin check-ed. Between Friday and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks…
Read MoreNew England Institute of Technology and Pawtucket offer college scholarships to eligible
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Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The Feast and my birthday, namesake, memories – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer Note: Next weekend welcomes St. Mary’s Feast of Madonna Della Civita in Cranston. Until recently, the feast has always been celebrated on the 21st of July, the author’s birthday and namesake. It seems appropriate to reprint on this to provide the history of the feast on this, her 72th birthday. One…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: (Coastal) Dead whales’ tales, TDS, Rights of Way, dirty water, fish camp – Jeff Gross
outdoors in rhode island with jeff gross
Read MoreIgnite your Self Defense – registration open for class with Kevin Kearns, Burn with Kearns
Ignite Your Self Defense with RINewsToday’s contributing writer on exercise and fitness, Kevin Kearns, is an empowering self-defense class specifically for women. Registration is now open. Learn practical techniques to boost your confidence and stay safe in a friendly, supportive environment. The class is for all skill levels. Space is limited so must register to…
Read MoreCompassion in the Court: Life-Changing Stories from America’s Nicest Judge – Frank Caprio
Judge Frank Caprio – Compassion in the Court
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11.07.24 (Cold War, volunteer, events, resources ) – John A. Cianci
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Read MoreRI overdose deaths down 7.3%, first decrease in 4 years, mindful of 68% increase from 10 years ago
Good news in overdose deaths? While it hasn’t seem quite the time for good news of almost any kind, Rhode Island has good news to share. Governor Dan McKee and the leadership of the Governor’s Overdose Task Force announced today a 7.3% decrease in overdose deaths in Rhode Island in 2023, the first decrease seen…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Seared Long Island Duck Breast w/plum glaze, rice, cucumber
Seared Long Island Duck Breast with Mirabelle Plum Glaze, Jeweled Rice, and Marinated Cucumber By Edward Bolus, contributing writer This dish, courtesy of Mill’s Tavern, offers a perfect balance of rich, crispy duck with a sweet plum glaze, complemented by colorful jeweled rice and refreshing marinated cucumber – a truly delightful combination of flavors and…
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