Archive for August 2024
A Greener View: All-America Selections (AAS) 2024 winners, Vegetables and Flowers – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer One way that I know a plant could work well in my garden is that I look for the red, white and blue logo of All-America Selections on seed packets, on bedding plant tags or in catalogs. Even AAS winners from several years ago are more likely to prove successful…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: What is a rotating taxonomy diet – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness, exercise and self defense What is a rotating taxonomy diet? – A Modern Approach to Nutrition and Fitness for the 40+ Crowd Kevin Kearns’ Updated Insights on Nutrition and Fitness I’m stepping outside the strength and conditioning box to talk about something equally crucial: nutrition. My diet has…
Read MoreRegulators address Vineyard Wind turbine blade failure – Nantucket Current
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Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for August 10/11, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/10/24: Debbie keeps trucking northeastward through the area, showers lingering until the afternoon. Warm with highs in the upper 80’s after lows around 70 with a shouthwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! Sunday 8/11/24: It’s a “B” day! Dry air filters in behind what’s left of Debbie, riding southwesterly…
Read MoreIn the news… summary for week ending August 10th
Rhode Island & Vicinity Plans for soccer stadium in Everett, MA not approved Wonder, a food delivery company operating in 30 cities, is coming to East Providence URI Trustees approve a $700K bonus for President Parlange Steward lays off 1,200 workers as it makes plans to close two hospitals ‘Miramar’ estate in Newport, first built…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Cruise-In for a Cause charity car show for Rielly Foundation
The James D. Rielly Foundation will be holding its SEVENTH annual “Cruise-In for a Cause Charity Car Show” to benefit the children and families of our military, law enforcement, first responders and the Bristol Santa House on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 at Mount Hope Farm in beautiful Bristol, Rhode Island. RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 18,…
Read MoreClockwork: Rhode Island’s first nail painting robot coming to Glistening Goddesses in Johnston
Clockwork, the pioneer in robotics for the beauty industry, is bringing the world’s first nail painting robot to Rhode Island! Starting August 12th, Glistening Goddesses in Johnston—a go-to spot for popular spray tans—will be home to the Clockwork MiNiCURE service, offering convenience with a touch of futuristic flair. Customers can now stack their beauty services by getting a…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: A Dog’s Grief – Mari Nardolillo Dias
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Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 9, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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Read MoreOutdoors in RI: On fishing, dragonflies, politics, campaigns, polls, MSM, and 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer, commentary, 2A Photo, top: Jon Gray Fishing at the Moose While many of us anglers enjoy catching Small and Largemouth bass, there is great concern that these bass are predators in Moosehead Lake, Maine. Understandably so, as I believe Moosehead has a natural spawn of trout. These bass will eagerly…
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