Archive for October 2024
Gimme’ Shelter: Leo is at Save One Soul Animal Rescue League
Photo: Karen Kalunian If you’ve been thinking about adopting we always suggest that you take your time, meet several different dogs and be sure that you adopt a dog that’s best for your lifestyle! Leo is a young, handsome, smart and active boy! He loves adventure and loves his treats, he’s so willing to learn,…
Read MoreIn The Tunnels: A short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer © 2024 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Cold. Dark. And damp. …
Read MoreElection anxiety could be ruining family relationships – forever
As the 2024 presidential election heats up, families across the U.S. are experiencing heightened levels of stress. A new survey from Secret Nature reveals that election anxiety is doing more than just causing personal discomfort—it’s straining family relationships in profound ways. Experts warn that without proper management, this stress could have lasting impacts on relationships, even after…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 27, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly clear and uneventful day is on tap for the second half of this late Fall weekend, morning lows in the upper 30’s rising to the mid 50’s with a light northwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Using Chili Peppers in cooking – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Fresh chili peppers add a vibrant kick of heat and flavor to dishes, enhancing everything from sauces and salsas to stir-fries and marinades. Friends: Chili peppers are a beloved ingredient in Italian and global cooking, especially during their peak season when they are freshest and most vibrant. These fiery…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 26, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A moisture-starved cold front cruises in from the northwest during the morning and does nothing more than kick up some morning cloud cover, no rain expected. Lows in the mid 40’s rising to the low 60’s with a gusty northwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…
Read MoreSports in RI: Time for safety first – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Perhaps it’s time to put safety first and foremost when it comes to protective head ware Concussions have been a problem in sports for as long as sports have been in existence. Contact sports have always been the biggest culprit, but as studies have evolved so has the danger level risen…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending 10.26.24
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY RICAS scores in RI in English language arts fell from 33.1% to 30.8% Defibrillators and bleed control kits will be installed at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Scarborough North State Beach, Scarborough South State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, and Fisherman’s Memorial Campground $15B Medicaid contracts in RI rescinded and proposals will…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Secret weapon #1 for staying functionally fit – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise Dumbbells: A Secret Weapon for Staying Strong and Fit After 40 – when used correctly In this series I’m going to list some of my key “secret weapons” for functional strength training that I have used for myself and my clients as we have aged together. As…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Laboring for Freedom at Slater Mill, Pawtucket
A full house gathered at Slater Mill last Friday night for the opening of “Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River Valley,” a collaborative exhibit created by Stages of Freedom and the National Park Service. Conceived by Ranger Kevin Klyberg and researched by Robb Dimmick and Ray Rickman of Stages of Freedom, the exhibit highlights the…
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