Archive for March 2025
Rhode Island Weather for March 5, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
Rhode Island Weather for March 5, 2025 by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A warmer morning than we’ve been used to, powerfully gusty southwesterly winds bringing in the less frigid air ahead of a cold front that will trigger showers beginning around 8pm and becoming steady and heavier by 9 or 10 and carrying through the night.…
Read MoreBig New England Football Clinic to honor 6 – including Jason Briggs, West Warwick High School
Big New England Football Clinic to honor six New Englanders with High School Assistant Coach of Distinction Awards John Cardullo, sports writer Six individuals will be honored with High School Assistant Coach of Distinction Awards at the 51st annual Big New England Football Clinic, March 7 at the Newport Marriott Hotel in Newport, R.I. Recognizing…
Read MoreMeasles outbreak is our Call to Action – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks about Measles outbreaks and MMR vaccines by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS Secretary, op-ed As the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I am deeply concerned about the recent measles outbreaklinks to an external website. This situation has escalated rapidly, with the Texas Department…
Read MoreTraditional foods for 3 celebrations: Mardi Gras, Lent, Purim – Chef Walter Potenza
King Cake for Mardi Gras
Read MoreIt is what it is – Commentary, March 5, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary THE D.C. SAUSAGE MACHINE Can anyone in their right mind REALLY say that everything in WASHINGTON goes smoothly? The people having meltdowns because voices were raised in the OVAL OFFICE have collectively lost their minds. Make no mistake though… it’s ALL PERFORMATIVE. Surely, we expect politicians to capitalize on…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
Sour Grapes cartoon with Tim Jones by Tim 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,…
Read MoreDamaged Vineyard Wind turbine now struck by lightning – The Nantucket Current
Damaged Vineyard Wind Turbine Struck By Lightning, Nantucket Current Photo: The Nantucket Current, Vineyard Wind’s AW-38 turbine that suffered a blade failure in July 2024, seen here in September 2024 – Dan LeMaitre by Jason Graziadei • Mar 02, 2025 The same Vineyard Wind turbine that suffered a blade failure last summer was struck by…
Read MoreMia DaPonte, 12, of East Greenwich, becomes New England’s youngest Master Scuba Diver
Rhode Island Native, 12-Year-Old Mia DaPonte, Clinches Title of New England’s Youngest PADI Certified Master Scuba Diver Fewer than 2% of Divers Hold the Prestigious Title On February 18th Mia DaPonte of East Greenwich, Rhode Island officially became New England’s youngest Master Scuba Diver. According to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), fewer than two percent of divers earn this rating and Mia is only the second 12-year-old…
Read MoreART! RI250 Commission presents “Brave Men as Ever Fought”, 1st RI Regiment – TODAY
RI250 Commission to Hold Portrait Presentation Commemorating First Rhode Island Regiment Photo: “Brave Men as Ever Fought” courtesy of Don Troiani Museum of the American Revolution, Funded by the National Park Service Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Presentation and discussion around the painting from the Don Troiani Museum of the American Revolution will be…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 4, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
Rhode Island Weather by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A bit warmer with cloud cover drifting in late well ahead of the next weather makers currently over the central plains. An afternoon high in the mid 40’s on gusty southwesterly breezes after a morning low in the mid 20’s is the order for the day. “It’s a…
Read More