Archive for October 2024
It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and appears…
Read MoreRhode Island Commerce awards REGENT $4M, incentives, to expand with all-electric seagliders
Photo: Regent REGENT plans to open a new manufacturing center with 255,000 additional square feet and create hundreds of high-paying jobs in the next few years. The Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation awarded additional incentives to REGENT Craft, the manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, REGENT announced today. This will support the company…
Read MoreNOAA report mixed message on wind power, risk to whales. Ocean State Stories, New Bedford Light
By Will Sennott – This story was originally published in The New Bedford Light, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories, a publication partner of RINewsToday. The report calls it “extremely unlikely” that pile driving will hurt any North Atlantic right whales. But it says a small number of whales of other species may experience…
Read MoreIt is what it is (10.2.24) – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE INSANITY OF THIS WORLD? With so much happening in the world these days do you ever stop and say to yourself “how am I going to handle life if the crap really hits the fan?” EXAMPLES: If the grid goes down / EMP ATTACK……
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 2, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another mostly cloudy day with a few sunny breaks. Just a bit muggy as well with an afternoon high in the low 70’s from a misty morning low in the mid 50’s with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s a “B-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
Read MoreApplication time NOW open for Rhode Island heating assistance under LIHEAP program
Applications for the 2024-2025 heating season in Rhode Island will be accepted starting TODAY. Through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the administration anticipates receiving approximately $26 million in grants to be awarded as a one-time payment of up to $1,148 per eligible applicant. Heating assistance grants are paid directly to the…
Read MoreCall for entries for the 8th annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival
The Rhode Island Black Film Festival will celebrate its 8th annual program from April 10th to 14th, in 2025. To that end submissions to the Film Festival opened September 1. – and the deadline is October 18, 2024 to enter. Filmfreeway Early Submission is open now. Go here: FILMFREEWAY Black culture enthusiasts and content creators…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 1, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Similar to yesterday, a mostly cloudy day with a few sunny breaks and perhaps the slightest chance for an afternoon shower. Just a bit muggy as well with an afternoon high in the low 70’s from a misty morning low in the mid 50’s with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s a…
Read MoreThe mush slated for Parcel 5 – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Parcel 5 Designs (195 Commission) The Route 195 District Development Commission has just released a set of nine proposals submitted at its request for Parcel 5, the largest remaining unbuilt, unsold or not yet “under agreement” bit of I-195 land east of the Providence River, created…
Read MoreART! Map of Block Island latest in hand-drawn maps by Joseph Tarella, Coastal Art Maps
The Latest in the Company’s Collection of Beautiful Hand-Drawn Maps Spotlights Block Island’s Beaches, Harbors, Lighthouses, & More Mapmaker Joseph Tarella of Coastal Art Maps has just released his latest map spotlighting Block Island, RI, where he expertly captures the area’s diverse shoreline, beautiful beaches, outdoor trails, harbors, and more. Mapmaker Joseph Tarella of Coastal Art Maps has just…
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