Archive for April 2025
Burn with Kearns: The trampoline advantage for men over 50 – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise Save Your Joints, Boost Your Power, and Invest in Your Healthspan: The Trampoline Advantage for Men Over 50 As successful men in our 50s and beyond, we understand that the most valuable asset we own isn’t our portfolio—it’s our body. We’ve spent decades building wealth, influence, and…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the news of the week ending April 5th, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Large amount of drugs/arrests at homeless encampment off of Plainfield Pike, Cranston Roxbury, MA summer youth jobs event shut down after over 1,000 engaged in fighting Drug overdoses in New Hampshire decreased by 35% in 2024 MA will cut 170 state workers, ½ of all case workers, in their department of…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 4, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Despite the northwesterly flow, a thicker atmosphere leads to warmer temperatures, afternoon highs in the upper 60’s approaching 70 and an evening low around 50 with a northwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreGroundwater mystery at Budlong Pool revealed during new pool construction. Splash pad opening.
City of Cranston Update Regarding Budlong Pool Complex Construction and New City Splash Pad Facility On April 3, 2025, the administration of Mayor Ken Hopkins issued the following statement regarding the Budlong pool project and construction of a new water splash pad facility: On July 16, 2024, after a public bidding process, the City of…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Trout season up next, know the rules. Sweet’s Hill conserved. Pooch beach ban.
Photo, top: Charlie Chupko reeled in his first trout last year – a golden rainbow trout that anglers have an opportunity to catch to earn a golden trout pin! 60,000 fish stocked in over 100 waterbodies Opening Day of trout season is set for Saturday, April 12, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 3, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Rain resulting from warmer moist air being forced across a warm front will grace our morning hours. Morning lows in the upper 30’s will climb through the day and evening and give us the rare midnight high in the upper 50’s with a gusty southwesterly wind. It’s a “C” day! ___…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Slow-cooked Octopus & Blanched Sea Bean Salad
by Chef Edward Bolus, Mill’s Tavern Slow-Cooked Octopus & Blanched Sea Bean Salad (Serves 4): Tender octopus, briny sea beans, and sweet-tart pickled fruit come together in this fresh, coastal-inspired salad courtesy of Mill’s Tavern. Serve it with warm focaccia for a light but flavorful bite! Where to Find Sea Beans & Octopus:Sea beans (also…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 03.04.25 (Glee Club video, MV cuts, healthcare, events) John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues United States Coast Guard US Coast Guard Glee Club Performs at North Attleborough On Sunday, the US Coast Guard Academy Glee Club performed at First Baptist Church in North Attleborough, MA. Almost 60 United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) cadets traveled from New London, Connecticut for the performance. The…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Let there be… pink? Crossroads isn’t talking.
The lights at Crossroads change color. One can only imaging what May will bring (because Crossroads isn’t talking). Starting April 1st we have transitioned from blue – to pink – or purple-y pink – or is it magenta? We have asked Crossroads, repeatedly, about details of their blue LED lights – particularly about cost and…
Read MoreAre you age 70 or older and not yet receiving benefits? – Social Security
By Cheryl Tudino, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you’re still working or are delaying applying so you can get a higher benefit. If you’re age 70 or older, you should apply now…
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