A 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…

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In the News… recap for week ending 9-28-24

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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 –…

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Rhode 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…

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R.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…

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Stages 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…

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GriefSPEAK: 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…

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Rhode 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…

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