Archive for February 2025
Outdoors in RI: Second amendment challenges in Rhode Island
We look at the group of bills working their way through the Rhode Island legislature have impact the Second Amendment. Notably this year, Senate and House leadership, who have always limited their support for bills that would create an “assault weapons ban”, and supported 2nd Amendment rights, this year that support has waned. This article…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 28, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A sunny period of time bookended by cloud cover as one front leaves us and another knocks on our northwestern door. Decent highs temps in the mid 40’s and evening lows in the mid 30’s with a gusty westerly wind. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Update: Another death in the cold. Echo Village. Shelter list? Pawt. Memorial a maybe
Edits and updates in RED Homeless man dies outdoors in Fall River The ongoing issue of homelessness in the city has drawn intense scrutiny from critics and the Fall River City Council since the body of 59-year-old Jaime Cordeiro was discovered Feb. 18 near 89 Globe Mills Ave. On Tuesday night, the matter before the…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Barrington home sells for $1.8M with Residential Properties Geddes/Dupuis
RPL’s Geddes/Dupuis Closes $1.8M Sale in Barrington’s Nayatt Point Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 3 Spinnaker Drive in Barrington for $1.8 million. RPL Sales Associate Janice Geddes of the Geddes/Dupuis Team proudly represented the seller in this transaction. Featuring high-end finishes and meticulous attention to detail throughout, this 5-bedroom, 3.1-bath home in the…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The Mortician’s Daughter – Mary Nardolillo Dias, EdD
By Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, NCC, FT “…..But February made me shiver, with every paper I’d deliver, bad news on the door step. I couldn’t take one more step….., (American Pie, Don McLean”) With February 2025 almost in the rear-view mirror, I would be remiss if I did not reprint the iconic story of my…
Read MoreScouts of the Narragansett Council – 2024 Report to the State of Rhode Island
More than 19,000 hours of community service, over 177,000 pounds of food collected and 1,487 new Scouts joined in 2024 Photo, top: Scouts and leaders of the Narragansett Council meet with (Top L to Bottom R) R.I. Senator John P. Burke, R.I. Senator Matthew L. LaMountain, R.I. Senator Brian J. Thompson, R.I. Senator Andrew Dimitri,…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 27.02.25 (Cuts or savings at VA, Events, more…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues UPDATE ON VA FIRINGS AT VA PROVIDENCE VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER AND VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION LOCATED IN PROVIDENCE: Based on all available information, ZERO employees working at the Veterans Affairs locations were included in the firings. RINEWSTODAY spoke with over 50 current VA employees working at the Providence…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Narragansett Sailing and Boating School now owned by Philippe Perut
Narragansett Sailing and Boating School (NSBS), a premier sailing and marine training center in Rhode Island, is excited to announce new ownership. Philippe Perut has officially taken the helm, continuing the school’s mission to provide top-tier sailing education and hands-on marine training. Operating from two locations—Barrington and Warwick, RI—NSBS offers American Sailing Association (ASA)-certified sailing…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 27, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system sweeps in and generates basically an all day rain event from early morning to late afternoon. A cool and cloudy morning with lows in the upper 30’s rising to the upper 40’s on south-southwesterly breezes. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Roasted Bone Marrow with Wagyu Tartare
by Ed Bolus, contributing writer, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Roasted Bone Marrow with Wagyu Tartare (Serves 4)Enjoy this indulgent dish, courtesy of Mill’s Tavern, as a show-stopping appetizer or an elegant shared plate! Where to Find Bone Marrow:Most high-quality butcher shops and specialty meat markets carry canoe-cut beef marrow bones. You can also find…
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