Archive for August 2024
Climate change experiment on hold to put lye and caustic soda into ocean – The Nantucket Current
WHOI Delays Geoengineering Experiment To Combat Climate Change In Waters Off Nantucket JohnCarl McGrady • Aug 26, 2024 – The Nantucket Current – Photo Facing pressure from the National Marine Fisheries Service and difficulty in acquiring a fully-equipped research vessel, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute has delayed a controversial small-scale study on the effects of ocean…
Read MoreART! When Weathered Walls Speak: abstract exhibition by Catherine Mansell, at Owl and Dove
The Gallery at Owl and Dove upcoming art exhibition features the Fresco and encaustic works of Catherine Mansell, from September 6tth through September 30th, 2024. “When Weathered Walls Speak” is an evocative collection that masterfully blends the beauty of weathered surfaces with the power of abstract expression. Westerly resident Catherine Mansell has developed a unique…
Read More40 Rhode Island nonprofits receive grants from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI)
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded $100,725 in charitable grants to local nonprofits. In total, forty organizations throughout the state have received funding to support community programs that provide basic needs assistance, education to youth, workforce development, summer camp scholarships, health and wellness services, and more. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is among the grant recipients,…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Slater Park Fall Festival – art, crafts, classic cars, food, Pops, fireworks, family fun
The 26th Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival presents the “Slater Park Fall Festival” Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th from 11am to 5pm – a weekend that celebrates the beauty of the park and art – and includes activities at the Daggett Farm, Looff Carousel, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and the historic Daggett House.…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather forecast for Aug. 27, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Stabilizing southwesterly flow off of the Bay keeps us safe from any convection, although it will be more hazy. Afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80’s from morning lows in the lower 60’s. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Robert Piechota announced as new Rhode Island District Director for the SBA
Photo: 2nd from right, Robert Piechota The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has selected Robert Piechota to be the District Director for the agency’s Rhode Island District Office. Piechota comes to the Ocean State after serving as the Deputy District Director in SBA’s Delaware office, and the Branch Manager of the Long Island office prior…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Meow Mixer at Working Man Distillers, Pawtucket
On August 31st, you can attend a Meow Mixer. To be held at Working Man Distillers in Pawtucket, RI, it’s all for a good cause and camaraderie – join friends and colleagues for a fun event that includes adoptable cats, spirits, the Friskie Fries food truck, and a 50/50 raffle. Ten Lives merchandise will also…
Read MoreIs that legal? How employment law applies in the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “The point isn’t to get people to accept that they have biases, but to get them to see [for themselves] that those biases have negative consequences for others.” – Theresa McHenry (GM HR Microsoft) Were you fired because of your national origin? Did you fail to…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 26, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak upper disturbance remains in place over northeastern New England and will kick up enough upper level energy to generate some cloud cover and even a shower or two somewhere over the northwestern part of the area over the highlands particularly. Nothing widespread however, so in general a pretty decent…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Bristol condo sells for $2.7M, with Lila Delman Compass
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