Archive for November 2024
It is what it is: 11.6.24 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary SOME OF YESTERDAY’S CRAZY HEADLINES: (IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE GEMS ON ELECTION DAY) “BETTE MIDLER SUGGESTS DRINKING DRANO IF TRUMP WINS” “OPRAH TELLS WOMEN AT LAST HARRIS RALLY THEY MAY NEVER GET TO VOTE AGAIN” “STUDENTS OFFERED POST-ELECTION LEGOS AND COCOA IN “SELF CARE SUITE” “VIRAL BABY HIPPO…
Read MoreElection results: President, Congress, Rhode Island races and questions
As we go to publication in the early morning hours, our team has been up all night collecting information for you. Here are election results we know now: President-elect will be Donald Trump if all expert calls stand, and there is no reason to think they won’t. So Donald Trump will have a repeat term…
Read MoreIt’s your job to take care of you, and your family. Our vote is on YOU.
The day after. After a contentious national election and many local races that leave so many people in emotional distress – one way or the other. Regardless if your mayoral candidate lost, your favorite question didn’t get passed, or the president’s office goes to someone you have opposed publicly or privately for months, it is…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Meet Tim at kidsconne.com this Saturday, in So. Portland Maine 11/9/24 in So. Portland Maine. ___ 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…
Read MoreSen. Reed announces $24 Million LIHEAP heating assistance to help Rhode Islanders
In an effort to help some of the nation’s most vulnerable households pay their home energy bills, the Biden-Harris Administration today released $3.71 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), including $24,063,792 for Rhode Island. Even as the U.S. has become the largest oil producer in the world, colder winters in the Northeast…
Read MoreVOTE! Today’s the day – questions and resources, how results will come in
65% of us have “early voted” – 32% of us will vote TODAY – Voting Day! Early voting continues through 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. – Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, except on Block Island where they open at 9 a.m. Polls close at 8 p.m. (in line at 8pm, you will be…
Read MoreComing soon! RINewsToday sportswriter, John Cardullo, John Parente launch “Settling the Score”
New Radio Show Spotlighting High School Sports Premieres in Rhode Island Rhode Island’s sports fans have a new reason to tune in with the launch of a radio show dedicated exclusively to high school sports in the Ocean State. Settling the Score will premiere on 105.5 FM, 1450AM, launching on December 7th at 10am and…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 5, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A great day to vote! A slight pattern change for the better, with some light predawn showers and a morning low around 50 followed by an afternoon high in the upper 60’s as a result of southwesterly flow gusting to 25 mph. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts,…
Read MoreART! The Artist Loop: Thriving in Uncertain Times. Artist Sarah Jane Lapp, author Maggie Jackson
The Artist Loop will hold an event – Thriving in Uncertain Times this Thursday, November 7th from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie St. in Providence. Thriving in Uncertain Times: A Talk with Author Maggie Jackson Award-winning journalist and author Maggie Jackson’s new book Uncertain explores why we should seek uncertainty in an…
Read MoreVOTE! Details on voting day, your questions and resources, getting results
65% of us have “early voted” – 32% of us will vote on Voting Day! Early voting continues through 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. – Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, except on Block Island where they open at 9 a.m. Polls close at 8 p.m. (in line at 8pm, you will be allowed…
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