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…

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It’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…

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Rhode 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…

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Business 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…

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Review 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…

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Rhode 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…

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Rhode 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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