Archive for June 2025
Burn with Kearns: Strong without the spend: How scraps became strength tools – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Founder of Burn with Kearns, Former UFC S&C Coach, and Advocate for Real-World Training There was a time when we didn’t need chrome-plated gym machines or overpriced tech gadgets to get strong. Our ancestors didn’t have barbells or resistance bands—they had fields, ropes, barrels, and axes. They didn’t isolate biceps;…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A slow moving cold front interacts with low pressure off shore and combines for a fairly rainy Saturday. Highs reaching the upper 60’s from a morning low of 60 with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “C-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was…
Read MoreHow to advocate for threatened properties: The Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket
The next forum of The Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket will be held on Monday, June 9th, from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Watercolor Society/Potter Casino, at 831 Armistice Blvd, across from the Slater Park Carousel inside the park. Their primary topic will be how to effectively advocate for threatened properties. The last forum in February…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Opie is at the Cranston Animal Shelter
by Karen Kalunian, contributing writer Just look at Opie’s smile, he’s ready to bring lots of fun and action into your life! This young boy has a zest for life! He loves to be active, he’s playful and very smart! Opie wants to be your one and only prince, after all he wants all of…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Seaside waterfront communities are all the rage. Who’s buying – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, License Partner | Private Office Advisor with Engel & Völkers There’s something magnetic about Rhode Island’s coastline. Maybe it’s the way the morning sun hits the water, the blend of historic architecture and untouched natural landscapes, or the quiet luxury that defines our communities. Whatever it is, one thing is clear —…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: 2A votes, Charter Yachts, active summer programs, garden tours, aquatic weeds…
Staying on Top of the Charter Game The Newport Charter Yacht Show is the only trade event of its kind in the Northeast, meaning it’s a valuable tool for connecting luxury charter yachts, their agents, owners, captains and crews with those in the business of brokering unparalleled on-water vacations for discriminating clients. It all starts in Newport,…
Read MoreAll About Home Care, with two Rhode Island locations, closing after 22 years in business
All About Home Care, with offices on Jefferson Blvd. in Warwick and on Aquidneck Ave. in Middletown has announced its closing. They provide personalized home services that allow people the choice to safely remain in their environment through assistance from our trained, compassionate, and dedicated caregivers. The number of employees impacted is unknown. The positions…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Angel wings with footprints – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer He kicked her repeatedly in the abdomen. As a teen in her sixth month of pregnancy, she was a bit naïve about pregnancy and birth. Shortly thereafter, she began experiencing strong cramping and delivered the fetus. It was a girl. She screamed at her partner to call a…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 6, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another hazy and humid day, with sporadic sunshine after some predawn showers. Afternoon heating and lingering instability may lead to an afternoon scattered shower or two. Highs in the low 80’s and lows in the low 60’s with a light southerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 5, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A hazy, hot, and humid Thursday, with a little wildfire smoke thrown in. High pressure to our southwest holds any weather systems at bay food the time being. High of 90 and low of 60 with a southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
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