Archive for August 2024
Rhode Island Weather for August 4, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Generally uneventful but still muggy Sunday in store, afternoon highs in the upper 80’s with still grotesque humidity, lows around 70 to match the dew point with a southwesterly breeze. Some cloud cover overhead later in the day and the outside chance for an evening boomer to the northwest with the…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Ready for Heirlooms? The Tuscan Panzanella Salad – Walter Potenza
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Read MoreTo Do in RI: Inclusive playground to open at Johnston Memorial Park
The Town of Johnston will hold a Grand Opening of their new inclusive playground this Wednesday, August 7th at noon at Johnston Memorial Park, 1583 Hartford Ave, in Johnston. Designed to provide an inclusive play environment for children of all abilities, the playground is being described as “a milestone event for the town, underscoring a…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Marie at the Providence Animal Control Center
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Read MoreBusiness Beat: Carol Anne Costa named Executive Director, Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
Diane M. Santos, Chair of the Board of Senior Agenda Coalition of RI, announced that effective July 2, 2024, Carol Anne Costa is the newly appointed Executive Director of The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI). “We are extremely pleased that Carol has joined our organization,” Diane stated. “Carol brings a wealth of experience…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Partner workouts for 40+ crowd. Fun, motivation, fitness – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness It’s a matter of honor! Partner Workouts for the 40+ Crowd: Fun, Motivation, and Fitness Getting in shape after 40 can be challenging, but having a workout buddy or joining a group can make a huge difference. It keeps you motivated, accountable, and makes exercising more…
Read MorePawtucket Hall of Fame 2024 inductees, Person of the Year award announced
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Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather August 3/4, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield rate increase is “staggering, unfair…” says AG Peter Neronha
Attorney General Neronha issues statement on proposed Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance rate increase Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement today after submitting a final brief as part of his obligation to represent consumers in the insurance rate review process and as the State’s Health Care Advocate. “Rhode Islanders deserve affordable and…
Read MoreIn the News… summary for week ending Aug. 3, 2024
Rhode Island & Vicinity RIPTA’s board of directors voted 7-0 Thursday to spend $7.5 million more on the tunnel, bringing the total project cost from $15.8 million to $23.3 million 150 blades are being investigated by LM Wind, the manufacturer, after blade collapse off the coast of Nantucket, amid claims from GE that it was…
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