Archive for January 2025
Burn with Kearns: Let’s be alive and thrive in 2025 – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness As the new year unfolds, many of us resolve to make big changes—and health clubs see a surge in memberships. It’s no secret that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the average person gains around 15 pounds. But when January hits, it’s time to shed that weight…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Jan. 4/5, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/4/25: Low pressure over the Canadian Maritimes in conflict with high pressure over the Great Lakes will be the progenitor of some gusty west-northwesterly winds dragging wind chill temperatures kicking and screaming down into the teens at time during the day with gusts approaching 30 mph. Morning and evening lows…
Read MoreDryJanuary. Or – dry, period. US Surgeon General releases report on alcohol and cancer risk
In a hasty announcement 4 days into January, traditionally celebrated as “Dry January”, the U.S. Surgeon General report on the Alcohol and Cancer Risk came out on a busy national news day. The report, which you can read in its entirety, below, presents facts such as: As far as what types of cancer are susceptible…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Jan. 4, 2025
A quick synopsis of the news of the week, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY On Jan. 4, the African Meeting House on Nantucket will celebrate its bicentennial with a reception and live performances. Horsley Witten Group (HW), an environmental consulting firm based in Sandwich, MA that…
Read MoreUpdate: Homeless in RI – Shelter beds or no beds. Depends who you ask. And when.
It was a routine “Ask the Governor” segment on WPRO with Gene Valicenti on Friday morning. As Governor McKee was updating Valicenti about the status of the Pallet Shelters, he went on to address shelter bed availability, saying that beds were available to anyone who needed one “if they make the call” – and even…
Read MoreBrigadier General Andrew J. Chevalier announced as 45th Rhode Island Adjutant General
Today, Governor Dan McKee announced Brigadier General Andrew J. Chevalier as the next Adjutant General of Rhode Island and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard. Brigadier General Chevalier is replacing Major General Christopher P. Callahan, who is retiring in January after decades of dedicated service to Rhode Island. “Brigadier General Chevalier is a…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Auld Lang Syne – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving Publisher’s Note: This article was first printed on the dawn of 2020 – and we are now 1/2 way through the decade – how are we doing, especially those with loss? Hindsight is 20/20. And so is this new year. It is not merely…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Radio-controlled sailing, wearing orange, FEMA re-releases nuclear planning guide
Photo, top: Local sailors compete during all four seasons in Newport, RI. – Henry DiPietro/Newport Model Sailing Club Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center, has been selected to host a unique national sailing event next year with the remote-controlled DragonFlite95 (DF95) National Championship. The regatta will occur October 16-19, 2025, and will be the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 3, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnnelly, meteorologist A tight pressure gradient over the region will lead to gusty westerly winds dragging wind chills down to an afternoon feels-like temperature in the low 20’s, with an actual high in the upper 30’s and an evening low in the upper 20’s. Westerly winds gusting to 30 mph. It’s a “C+”…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: There are no beds. But, Gov. McKee on WPRO, “Beds are available right now”.
It was a routine “Ask the Governor” segment on WPRO with Gene Valicenti today – Friday morning. We listened in in anticipation of a question about the Pallet Shelters (story upcoming). Imagine hearing that there are – on this day – more shelter beds than are needed – and how one homeless shelter is only…
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