Archive for September 2024
Gimme’ Shelter: Byron at Community Cat Care Center – and – Adoption Day event TODAY
Byron the “magnificent” is ready and waiting to dazzle you with his good looks and perfect purrs! His stunning silver gray and white coat is so soft which is accented by his amazing green eyes and his two-tone nose! Talk about whiskers, he has whiskers for days!! Byron is about two years old and is in…
Read MoreWhy investing in waterfront development in Rhode Island is a wise move – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, contributing writer, Real Estate Advisor, Private Office Advisor and License Partner with Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay. When it comes to real estate investments, location is everything—and few locations are as desirable as waterfront properties. Rhode Island, known as the Ocean State, offers about 440…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 15, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some more morning mist is possible with high pressure and clear skies at night, again quickly burning off after sunrise. More clear to partly cloudy skies through the day with morning lows in the upper 50’s and afternoon highs in the lower 80’s with a light southeasterly breeze. It’s an “A”…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Testing olive oil, a tutorial – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photos: Walter Potenza Friends: In this article, I would like to take you on a brief discovery and taste of olive oil. Many of you would like more answers; from selecting to tasting to purchasing, the olive oil dilemma continues to create confusion and uncertainty. Olive oil is an…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather forecast, Sept. 14/15, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/14/24: The start of an excellent weather weekend will have some morning mist, but this will evaporate soon after sunrise and will leave behind clear skies and ample sunshine with a light northeasterly breeze. Lows in the low 60’s and highs in the low 80’s. It’s an “A” day!…
Read MoreA Greener View: Tropical houseplant care for fall and winter – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: I bought several beautiful tropical hibiscus plants in the spring. They are thriving. However, they were outside all summer, and they are now too tall for my kitchen garden window. I don’t have room for plants that large, so I wonder if and how I can cut them back…
Read MoreTen Men: Rhode Island men stepping up to prevent domestic violence – Ocean State Stories
By Ashley Bendiksen, Ocean State Stories This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. And male victims and survivors of abuse are finding help and support Across Rhode Island, a growing number of men are stepping up to play an active role in preventing…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of the week ending Sept. 14, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Massachusetts & Maine are 2 of 9 states where the cost of living has increased the most since Biden administration Monday RIPTA will break ground on the long-awaited amenities building to go with the newly built train station in Pawtucket. Ceremonies set for 10am Gillette is moving its blade making plant…
Read MoreWoonsocket homeowners at risk of tax sale, or with liens: Statewide RI Housing program resumes
Madeline Walker Program resumes in Woonsocket, offering help to homeowners RIHousing has announced that the Madeline Walker Program, which is authorized by state law and designed to help homeowners who have fallen behind on their taxes or other liens avoid the loss of their home at tax sale, has resumed in Woonsocket. The program, run…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 13, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another brilliant day weather wise to finish off the work week! Morning lows in the upper 50’s rising to the mid 80’s under crystal blue skies and a light southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
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