Archive for September 2024
A 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,…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: From the diary of a 70-year-old woman – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving From the diary of a 70 year old woman: “This has been a difficult couple of weeks. I am in need of an outlet for a stream of consciousness approach to my thoughts. Or perhaps in medias res. I am trying to avoid the…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Mental health, a choice of words – Antonietta Kies, Janice Luongo, Street Sights
Written for, about, and by people who are unhoused or have been unhoused. by Antonietta Kies, and Janice Luongo, Street Sights – special to RINewsToday Rhode Island, Mental Health, and a Choice of Words In 2021, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) consolidated a fact sheet of statistics on the state of mental health…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Author! Author! Nature lovers book sale and sign event – Archery Deer season opens
Photo: A white-tailed deer buck Dean Birch Upcoming Archery Deer Season Deer archery season begins in the coming weeks. Rhode Island is split into four Deer Management Zones (DMZ) with different season dates and bag limits to achieve different management objectives. This year the season opens on Sunday, Sept. 15. for DMZ 1, on Tuesday, Oct. 1…
Read MoreProvidence to hold pubic conversations on their Turnaround Action Plan for education
Mayor Smiley and the City or Providence will host public conversations in September and December Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced a “robust community engagement process” to compile feedback about the status and future of the Providence Public School District (PPSD). The insights, opportunities and challenges collected through this process will help guide the City’s development…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 12.09.24 (housing, events, Operation Stand Down) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Housing Operation Stand Down RI – OSDRI – helps facilitate a combination of permanent supportive, transitional and recovery housing offers to low-income and disabled veterans to meet their needs. Located on eight campuses across Rhode Island, OSDRI has developed, owns and operates 88 units. Each housing program…
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