Archive for September 2024
Burn with Kearns: What is Dynamic Fluid Resistance Training? – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness What is DFRT ? (Dynamic Fluid Resistance Training) – And Why will it benefit me over 40 plus? Now believe me when I first heard this term I said, huh? 15 years ago we used to use a 5 gallon water jug with the handle for…
Read MoreA Greener View: Fall Bird Feeders and Bulbs – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: For the past month, we have had several hummingbirds using our feeder. It hangs in front of my office window, and I notice them all day long. Yesterday, there was only one. I assume they are leaving for migration. How long should I leave the feeder up? I don’t…
Read MoreRINewsToday Veterans writer, John A. Cianci, a Guardian on 31st RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight to DC
“High Voltage” Honor Flight to Depart T.F. Greene International Airport Early Sunday A.M. – Rhode island News Veteran Contributor To Be On RI Chief Honor Flight on Sunday Photo, top: Two U.S. Army retired Master Sergeants, MSG Ernie Lacombe and MSG John A Cianci, diplaying “High Voltage” 31st RI Fire Chief t-shirts to be worn on…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending 9-28-24
Here is a list of the news we have followed throughout the week – to learn more, just copy and google and you’ll find more information. We all lead busy lives, so hopefully this will give you the opportunity to catch up. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY East Providence plans to build an event venue –…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Sept. 28/29, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/26/24: Remaining cloudy as a frontal system slowly approaches from the southwest. Afternoon highs in the muggy mid 70’s after morning lows around 60 with a light easterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! Sunday 9/27/24: Thickening cloud cover with the chance for some showers later in the day. Highs…
Read MoreR.I. beach closures declined sharply this year – Ocean State Stories, ecoRI
By Rob Smith. Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news in Rhode Island. Republished by Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University, and RINewsToday. Read more at ecoRI.org Last year, closures were highest since 2006. Rhode Island beaches were much healthier this summer, at least when compared to…
Read MoreStages of Freedom Museum of African American History to unveil marker to Black philanthropist
Stages of Freedom will unveil a historic marker recognizing Christiana Carteaux Bannister on Saturday, October 28, 2024, 10am at 15 Westminster Street, Providence. The event is free and open to the public and followed by refreshments. Save the Date! Mrs. Bannister, of African and Narragansett descent, and her husband Edward, were Providence’s Black Victorian power couple, using…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Forever in blue jeans – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving The time following the death of a loved one from an extended illness is often very difficult. My clients report that they can only remember their loved ones when they were ill, and not before. “When I think of my adult daughter, an image…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 27, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Back to a pretty nice day – some clouds, some sun – highs in low 70s, upper 60s. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston, where he…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Summer’s end marks healthier beaches. Roger Wheeler, Burlingame projects
Beach News: This week we’ve had some “good” news as we find the state of our Rhode Island beaches better than usual at the end of a busy summer. Improvements are being made at both Roger Wheeler State Beach and the Burlingame State Campground to have an even better outdoors experience in 2025. And we…
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