Archive for June 2025
Rhode Island Weather for June 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another Hot and humid day with high temps hovering in the mid 90’s after morning lows in the low 70’s with a southerly breeze. Cooler along the coast, mid 80’s for highs. It’s a B day! Sign up here for your forecast to come directly to you in your early morning…
Read MoreCranston Opens City Splash Pad Early – TODAY!
With high temperatures this week, there will be an early opening of the Cooney Playground splash pad off Oak Street, near Hugh B. Bain Middle School. The splashpad was originally set to open at the beginning of July, but Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that with the projected high temperatures for Monday and Tuesday, children…
Read MoreU.S. Carries Out Limited Strike on Iran’s Known Nuclear Sites (Updates)
After weeks of diplomacy and strategic leveraging, the United States unleashed bunker bombs on three selected, known locations in Iran where nuclear weapon development was clearly weeks, if not days away. There was new, recent evidence that some locations were engaged in moving materials used to build nuclear warhead capabilities elsewhere. President Donald Trump said…
Read MoreA Greener View: E. Coli vs. Vegetables, and Your Garden – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer, A Greener View Q: I have seen so many headlines saying that vegetables are contaminated with E. coli bacteria. I grow a lot of my own vegetables, and I am wondering how this happens and how to prevent it. Why do commercial farms that have so many ways to protect…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 22, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Clear to partly cloudy morning with a low around 70. Hot in the afternoon with a high approaching 100! High heat indices also, so be careful and watch for heat exhaustion. Gusty westerly winds take some of the edge off, but still brutally hot for these parts. There will be a…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Art and Science of Baking – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image above, attribution via Farhad Ibrahimzade Master Culinary techniques in the baking department, while understanding the science. Friends: Today, we’re exploring one of the most delightful and rewarding kitchen skills: baking. Whether you’re here to master pastry or are just starting your cooking adventure, understanding the basics of baking…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Aurora is waiting for a home at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello! I am available for rescue pull or foster to adopt. I am an American Staffordshire Terrier. My name is Aurora. Did you know the name Aurora derives from the Roman goddess Aurora, who was responsible for announcing the arrival of the sun each morning? Staff and volunteers will tell you that I am a…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: 2-day Newport Flower Show – Authors on floral design to speak
Two acclaimed floral experts will share their artistic insights during the 29th annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff. Cordelia de Castellane has been described as a tastemaker and true ambassador of French lifestyle. On Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the author of “Flower Couture: From My Garden to My House” will…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week’s news 6.21.25
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Providence denies liquor license to NY System Block Island home explodes – accidental attributed to propane tank problem RI Senate Chambers may be named for deceased Senate President Dominick Ruggerio Staff Sgt. Christopher Potts Bridge – new name for Sakonnet Bridge RI will receive $30M more from the Purdue settlement –…
Read MoreProvidence Art Club Prestigious National Open Juried Exhibition Begins
Photo, top: Marilyn Saabye The Providence Art Club will open two new exhibitions with free, celebratory receptions on Sunday, June 22 from 2-4pm. In the Club’s Maxwell Mays and Mary Castelnovo Galleries in its historic Clubhouse at 11 Thomas Street, it will host its popular National Open Juried Exhibition. Next door in Dodge House Gallery,…
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