Archive for December 2024
Rhode Island Weather for December 25, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Christmas Day 12/25/24: A bright and sunny yet mainly below freezing day which will allow the snow to stick around giving us a fairly white Christmas. Lows in the 20’s rise to the freezing mark with a light north-northwesterly breeze. Merry Christmas to you all from your friendly neighborhood weatherman! It’s…
Read More10th annual Festivus Report: Funny. Not funny. How the government uses our money.
This marks Dr. Rand Paul’s tenth edition of the Festivus Report as he continues working to alert the American people to how their federal government uses their hard-earned money, in some of the most obtuse ways. This humorous look at how our government spends money will certainly give you dinner conversation and taken in all…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: 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…
Read MoreRhode Island holiday traditions, events, and cheer usher in a time of hope
As the holiday season has been descending upon Rhode Island, the Ocean State transforms into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and a sense of community spirit. The sprinkling of snow in the last few days has been a gentle one to remind us of the season. Whether you’ve been engaged in…
Read MoreThe Providence Rink opens. Sponsorship bid from Cianci Foundation rejected, cannot be revisited.
It’s called, “The Providence Rink” – and it’s official opening was yesterday, though it had a “soft opening” over the weekend. RINewsToday’s queried the Mayor’s office about the status of the naming sponsorship, and if one would be announced, or if there would be none, following the rejection of The Cianci Educational Foundation offer of…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: 27th BankRI Holiday Giving Tree brightens the season with nearly 7,000 gifts
Photo: Navigant – Anthony Boivin, Universal Banker; Lydia Himmighoefer, Teller Supervisor; Lori Casale, Senior Teller; and Jeffrey Elliott, Plainfield Pike Branch Manager. The Cranston branch partnered with CCAP, collecting more than 100 gifts for local children. The holidays promise to be brighter for underprivileged children across Rhode Island thanks to the kindness and generosity of…
Read MoreReview of Newport Cottages, by Michael C. Kathrens – David Brussat
Cover illustration of Cannon Hill (ca. 1850), on the west side of Bellevue Avenue, built by a family from Boston. Photo by Aaron Usher III Photography This excellent volume is the second describing the splendid dwellings of the summer colony of the City by the Sea, by architectural historian Michael C. Kathrens. It is subtitled…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 24, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A quick moving trough of low pressure swings through and deposits some snow showers during the morning hours, with cloud cover breaking up a bit during the afternoon. Morning lows in the mid 20’s warming to the mid 30’s with a light west-northwesterly breeze. It’s a “C+” day! ___ Follow John’s…
Read MoreSugar, lemon, nano-plastics? Polymer tea bags release millions of microplastics absorbed by body
A UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. Plastic waste pollution…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Dec. 23, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure combined with non-sublimated snow cover will drag morning lows down into the single digits to start Christmas week. Afternoon highs only in the mid 20’s with a light and variable breeze under crystal blue skies until the evening when another weak trough slips through and kicks up some late…
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