Archive for May 2025
Rhode Island Weather for May 18, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weakened version of the stubborn weather system continues to keep us in the mild muggies for another day, maybe a midday shower to add to the humidity fuel. Highs in the afternoon reach the mid 60’s after morning lows in the 54 with a gusty westerly breeze. It’s a “C”…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: The Forgotten Movement. Why rotation is critical for health, 50+ – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Burn With Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness As we age, many of us continue exercising—but unknowingly skip one of the most critical forms of movement: rotation. We walk, we bike, we lift weights. All great. But rarely do we twist, turn, or pivot in a controlled way. And that’s…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of the week ending May 16, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Obama summer home on Martha’s Vineyard up for sale for $39 Million Freight Farms, a Boston-based company that repurposed shipping containers into high-tech farms that could grow food, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations. The Daily Table, a low cost grocery chain in MA is closing – at…
Read MoreSimple, critical health reminders from RI Dept. of Health to have a healthy and safe summer
Simple steps can help prevent tick, mosquito, and animal bites With warmer weather now here, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are reminding people to take precautions to prevent tick bites, mosquito bites, and animal bites when outdoors. “Enjoying nature and being physically active outside are some…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 17, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Not much change, still muggy and warm, with partial sunshine through mostly a thin cloud cover and a chance for a midday shower. Highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the lower 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreIt’s National Safe Boating Week in RI: DEM ramping up patrols and education, starts today
Photo, RIDEM – “Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters” Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible boating and encourage life jacket use during National Safe Boating Week, taking place May 17-23. Throughout the…
Read MoreSummer EBT for children – SUN Bucks one time benefit. Who is now eligible, who can apply.
SUN Bucks – or, Summer EBT – benefits for Rhode Island children for the 2024–2025 academic year will be disbursing a one-time benefit of $120 per eligible child on June 9 to help ensure continued access to nutritious meals during the summer months. If you anticipate receiving a benefit on June 9 and are not…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Ocean State Job Lot recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company
Leading discount retail chain earns “Gold Winner” distinction as a five-time honoree Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with more than 160 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Sheep festival, a RIDEM summer, shellfish water quality, 2A State House update
The Annual Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 10am to 4pm at 1 Colt Drive. The festival brings traditional fiber arts to life with sheep shearing and wool dyeing demonstrations, spinning and weaving exhibits and Two Coves Farm sheepdog herding demonstrations. Browse a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for May 16, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another cloudy and muggy day with the chance or drizzle at any time. Highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the low 60’s with a light southerly breeze. It’s an “C” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
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