Archive for September 2024
Outdoors in RI: Conservation funds, Hunters’ hearing, Charlestown, Mosquitos, Dog friendy hike
Southern Rhode Island Conservation District held a sign-up session this week to help you to prepare for the first cycle of fiscal year 2025 Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) funding for farmers, forest landowners, oyster growers, ranchers and urban growers. The deadline to apply for the first cycle of funding is October 4, 2024. The…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The Bracelet – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer While sailing on Narragansett Bay with my soul sister and her husband, I happened to comment on his bracelet. It was a series of miniature pictures, primarily catholic saints and Padre Pio framed with wood. As soon as I commented on it, he took it off and handed…
Read MoreRI Minority Elder Task Force honors RINewsToday writer, Herb Weiss, and advocates
“This year we decided to honor 4 individuals in our community who we felt go above and beyond for seniors. Whether it is bringing attention to the problems seniors are facing daily through writing or passing out food at the local food pantry. The dedication goes above and beyond the norm. This year we decided…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Taste of Rhode Island a showcase of food, drink, entertainment. Buy tix now.
October 9th 2024 | 6-9pm | Crowne Plaza Pavilion in Warwick, RI Over 50+ Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Bakeries, and Caterers will be featured at this year’s Taste of Rhode Island. The event will also feature Live Music, Charity Auction Items, Entertainment and Awards! Get Your Tickets Here Taste your way through dozens of local restaurants,…
Read MoreNational POW/MIA Recognition Day. 81,500 still missing. 60 Rhode Islanders – John Cianci
by John Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. There are 81500 still missing since World War II. 60 are Rhode Islanders. Despite modern technology, serviceman remain missing and/or unaccounted for. Yes, 60 servicemen and women from Rhode Island said goodbye to their family and friends to go to war—…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 20, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure creeps ever so slightly further west, giving us a better chance for some light rain and drizzle during the day. Afternoon highs in the mid 60’s and morning lows in the upper 50’s with a gusty northeasterly breeze. This is a “C-” day! Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 19, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteoroloogist Low pressure off the east coast will make a slow approach and produce some light rain for coastal areas of southeastern New England. We should be spared here in the Providence area, however. Denser cloud cover and cooler temps will be our fat for the day, afternoon highs around 70 from…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Exeter Fall Festival a perfect season starter
The Friends of the Exeter Public Library and the Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark will host the Exeter Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for a Family Fun-Filled Day of pumpkin painting, face painting, balloon animals and carnival games with prizes! There will be…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19.09.24 (TODAY at Operation Stand Down, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues We start off with questions from our veteran readers. Q: – My license was suspended because I didn’t show up for the court date and have several outstanding tickets. Can a veteran get help to fix it? A: – Yes, in fact, starting today Operation Stand…
Read MoreIt is what it is (09.18.24) – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary Photo provided by J. Brien WHO STILL WATCHES THE EMMYS? I could be wrong, gang, but I don’t think many people watch any of that junk anymore. Before the internet people were somewhat of a mystery and had private lives. Now, everyone and their Aunt EDNA wants to be…
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