Rhode Island Weekend Weather for June 21/22, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 6/21/25: Mostly clear through most of the day with some cloud cover building over the west. Highs in the upper 80’s and lows around 60 with a westerly breeze. Sunday 6/22/25: Clear to partly cloudy morning with a low around 70. Hot in the afternoon with a high approaching 100!…

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Assault Weapons Ban Passes RI Legislature — Now to Governor, Then Courts

General Assembly approves assault weapons ban Statement from the RI General Assembly – has approved legislation to ban certain military-style weapons in Rhode Island. The bill now goes to the governor. “This bill is the result of many, many years of advocacy, work and collaboration. Polls show that almost two-thirds of Rhode Islanders support banning…

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Providence Delivers Summer Fun: Food, Water Play & Activities

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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Opening of Summer Meal Sites, Splashpads and Enrichment Opportunities for Summer 2025  Providence Waterparks, Splash Pads and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins    Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Deputy Commissioner Drew Echelson, President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson and…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Falling dewpoints and clear skies make this Friday one to remember. Warm and dry with highs around 80 after a morning low of 69 with a westerly breeze and no rain. It’s an “A” day! ___   Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in…

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GriefSPEAK: Kill Switch – Mari Nardolillo Dias

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by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving “Kill Switch” This has been a difficult, emotionally complicated week. Paula Petrella, who was another mother to me a long time ago, passed at the age of 95. Death ushered her from this world, following a life well-lived and well loved. Vincent Michael McDonald’s…

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Dr. Rosemary Costigan Named President of Community College of Rhode Island

Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan new president of CCRI

Council on Postsecondary Education Names Dr. Rosemary Costigan as President of Community College of Rhode Island Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education voted unanimously today to name Rosemary Costigan, Ph.D., R.N. as president of Community College of Rhode Island. The council’s vote caps a nationwide executive search that produced 44 candidates and two finalists. She…

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