Archive for November 2024
Rhode Island Weather for November 28, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Thanksgiving Day 11/28/24: A quick-hitting but fairly vigorous low pressure system sweeps through the area this Thanksgiving day with rain, heavy at times through a good portion of the day. Lows in the upper 30’s and highs in the mid 40’s with an easterly breeze. Happy Thanksgiving! It’s a “D” day!…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 28.11.24 (Tricare, Thanksgiving, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans” issues Photo, top: John Cianci, RINEWSTODAY veterans writer (center), and members of the 119th Military Police Company . Cianci is holding 2 turkeys he cooked in Baghdad, Iraq in 2003. Q. I live in Rhode Island, retired from the RI Guard and eligible for TRICARE at age 60, what…
Read MoreFood literacy on the menu at Johnson and Wales Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) symposium
Johnson & Wales University’s Fifth Annual Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) Symposium to Examine Food Literacy – Food Innovators and Thought Leaders Will Convene in Providence February 2025 Johnson & Wales University’s College of Food Innovation & Technology will convene thought leaders and innovators from across food systems for the fifth annual Food Innovation & Technology…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 27, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A bright and sunny Thanksgiving Eve in store,clear and brilliant with morning lows in the low to mid 30’s and afternoon highs around 50 with a light westerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes time! 11.27.24 – 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 MoreNorth Kingstown student, Eli Kuzminsky, shines with new business – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer We all know the old saying, “These kids today…they don’t want to work!” While that may or may not be true, Eli Kuzminsky, of North Kingstown, is proving that theory to be false. The undertaking of starting a new business is a daunting task for anyone. What makes this story…
Read MoreIt is what it is – 11.27.24 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary THANKSGIVING FUN! I can’t believe we all are about to celebrate THANKSGIVING AGAIN folks!!! Didn’t we JUST do this? Feels like yesterday!!! HOWEVER, THIS YEAR will be a hell of a lot more interesting around the dinner table (and expensive… thank you, “BIDENOMICS”), that’s for sure with TRUMP headed…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: Nearly 900 give thanks for Pawtucket’s Turkey Basket program – Herb Weiss
Over 125 volunteers were part of packing and handing out Thanksgiving Turkey Baskets for those in Pawtucket in need. More than 850 baskets were given out as people drove up to pick up their turkeys and baskets. Photo, top, and below: Volunteers waiting for people to drive up and then filled their cars. If you…
Read MoreSports in RI: High School Football Thanksgiving rivalries set. Super Bowl results – John Cardullo
Rhode Island Super Bowl winners get crowned, now all that’s left for the door to be closed on the 2024 football season is the traditional Thanksgiving Day rivalries. Some games have been updated due to weather conditions – those changes are in red The Rhode Island Interscholastic League ended its championship season by crowning five…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 26, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system slides through during the day with rain expected between 10am and 2pm. Still on the cool side with lows in the low to mid 30’s and highs around 50 with a light easterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
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