Archive for February 2025
Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A decent start to our early February weekend, partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 30’s and very light winds not destroying us with wind chills, lows in the mid 20’s. Our winter pattern will continue with another storm on the way later, snow beginning by 10 pm and carrying…
Read MoreRhode Island Police Chiefs: “Fans don’t let fans drive drunk” – extra patrols will be on the roads
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association reminded residents to drive sober and celebrate the Super Bowl responsibly this weekend. “Throughout Rhode Island, police departments will have extra patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads,” said Chief Thomas Oates III, Woonsocket Chief of Police and President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. “While we…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for the week ending Feb. 8, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Fire at Hill Funeral Home in East Greenwich – home will be demolished and rebuilt – no bodies were involved Maine offshore wind projects acknowledge they will not meet their 2030 goal of generating power The Providence nightlife scene has a $990 million economic impact on Rhode Island, according to Mayor Bret Smiley…
Read MoreEPA Excellence Award in Rhode Island goes to Cranston’s Water Pollution Control Facility
The City of Cranston Water Pollution Control Facility has been honored as the recipient of the 2024 EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance Excellence Award for the state of Rhode Island. This recognition was presented during an awards ceremony held in Boston on January 30, where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New…
Read MoreThe Super Bowl Feast – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer. Photos courtesy Chef Potenza A taste of America, from sea to shining sea. So grab a plate, get comfy, and dig into the deliciousness of America this Super Bowl Sunday! Friends: The Super Bowl is a championship American football game, but to many, it is a cultural phenomenon that assembles…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Largely uneventful weatherwise today, other than some gusty winds out of the northwest to the tune of 30 mph. We’ll have the rare morning high temp in the upper 30’s and an evening low in the mid 20’s under a generally partly cloudy sky. We’re watching a snow event for Saturday…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: 75 local wildfires in 2024 – train to fight. Take So. RI survey. Offshore Wind. 2A update
Photo, top: DEM S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training, class of 2023 DEM to Host Wildland Firefighting Training Class In an effort to build Rhode Island’s capacity to respond to wildfires, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Forest Fire Program is offering an entry level course to train participants in the tools, tactics, and strategies used to suppress uncontrolled wildland…
Read MoreWe Cook: Mill’s River Chipotle BBQ-brined Bell & Evans Statler Chicken Breast
Chipotle BBQ Brined Bell & Evans Statler Chicken Breast (Serves 4) This dish features juicy, smoky Statler chicken breasts brined in a chipotle BBQ mixture, then roasted to perfection for a flavorful, tender meal. Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4–6 hours brining time)Cook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 4 hours 40 minutes INGREDIENTS: For the Brine:…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Feb. 6, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist We’re overdue for some winter weather, but this one will be a bit messy, with snow beginning early then mixing with rain and sleet before changing to all rain by early afternoon. This storm should be out of our hair by the evening with a total snow amount of 2 to…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 06.02.25 (New VA leadership, vet biz loans, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues $10,000 Grants for Veteran Owned Business Hiring Our Heroes, U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation is accepting applications for five veteran and military spouse-owned small businesses with a one-time $10,000 grant. Applications must submit their entry before 11:59 pm EDT on February 28, 2025. Applicants may complete the entry…
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