Archive for January 2025
Brigadier 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…
Read MoreMayor Hopkins announces new Cranston Fire Chief, Daniel E. Marcinko
Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced Daniel E. Marcinko as the 21st Chief of the Cranston Fire Department. Chief Marcinko will serve as acting fire chief until his permanent appointment is approved by advice and consent of the city council expected in late January. Marcinko will succeed Robert Ryan, who is set to retire at the beginning of the new…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: East Side home sells for $3.6M with Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 360 Olney Street on Providence’s East Side for $3.6 million. RPL Sales Associate Michael J. Sweeney of the Sweeney Advisory Group was involved with both sides of the transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the 7th highest home sale in Providence in 2024. RPL has now…
Read MoreGive a book for a gift – Ed Iannuccilli
by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer This year, for Christmas, we gave the gift of books to our grandchildren. This was a far cry from the usual gift card, which we considered less thoughtful because it lacked a personal touch. Gift cards felt too easy an out. Diane and I believed that giving something personal that…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 2, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cloudy skies break through with more sunshine, but cooler temps by about 10 degrees. High in the low 40s, lows in the high 20s. Slip sliding into real winter weather. No precipitation, but very windy all day. It’s a “C+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
Read MoreRI Sports: Highlights to hopes for 2025 – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter New Year’s 2025 a time to reflect and a time to look ahead as we renew our promise to our sports readers! The end of the year had always been a bittersweet time for me both professionally and personally, throughout the years. It has always been a time of review and…
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