Archive for June 2025
Rhode Island Weather for June 14, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cloudy to start the weekend with showers occasionally dampening the mood through the afternoon. Cool, with highs only around 60 after morning lows in the low 50’s with a light easterly breeze. It’s a “C-” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Train smarter, not harder. Multi-use fitness tools – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Founder of Burn with Kearns, UFC S&C Coach, and Master of Functional Innovation In an age of boutique gyms and trendy toys, it’s tempting to chase the newest, flashiest gear. But what really separates pros from amateurs isn’t just what they use—it’s how they use it. I’ve been in the…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: Miriam Hospital Gala raises over $890,000
The Miriam Hospital Raises $893,640 during Annual Gala Event’s auctions and fund-a-need support additional surgical technology for the hospital’s spine center More than 500 donors, friends, and supporters of The Miriam Hospital filled the Wildcat Center on the Harborside Campus of Johnson & Wales University on Friday, May 30 for the hospital’s annual Gala &…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Waiting for Dad – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer, grief and grieving First published June, 2021: “If there is any immortality to be had among us human beings, it is certainly only in the love that we leave behind. Fathers like mine don’t ever die.” (Leo Buscaglia) This is my 22nd Father’s Day without you, and it…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 13, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Friday starts out well enough, with sunshine and a few areas of high cloud cover. Eventually, a weak system approaches the area from the west and kicks up a shower or two during the overnight hours. Highs in the upper 70’s after morning lows in the upper 50’s with a southerly…
Read MoreUrgent call by Rhode Island Blood Center for Type O- and B- blood
RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER ISSUES URGENT CALL FOR TYPE O- AND B- BLOOD DONATIONS AHEAD OF WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY The region’s supply of critical blood types is currently at a 2-day level, dangerously low heading into the critical summer months RHODE ISLAND – Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has issued an urgent call for…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Ready, Set, Own. Pathway to Homeownership workshop
Free, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop to be Held on June 17 – BankRI and PCF Development partner to host virtual session during National Homeownership Month June is National Homeownership Month, and to help educate future homeowners, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCF Development) will host a free, virtual workshop for first-time buyers…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI – Risky cattails, Fight the Bite mosquito report, 2A gun ban bill update
Fire hazard: Phragmites sometimes pose an overlooked risk Photo, top: Charlestown Beach, URI Photos / Laura Meyerson URI invasives expert studies a problematic plant Laura Meyerson was stepping through a marsh on the Housatonic River in Connecticut on a picture-perfect day as a young graduate student, when an offhand remark changed her whole outlook on the…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 12.06.25 (Memorial Day, Vets Cemetery, Events, Resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans writer Did you know you might be eligible for an annual clothing allowance of almost $1000 from the VA? Eligible Veterans Must Apply Before August 1, 2025 VA Clothing Allowance The VA Clothing Allowance is an annual benefit that helps veterans cover the cost of replacing clothing damaged by prosthetic…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Mediterranean Seared Salmon, Olive Tapenade, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini
by Edward Bolus, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern Mediterranean Seared Salmon with Olive Tapenade, Sautéed Artichoke Hearts & Roasted Red Pepper Tahini (Serves 4): A vibrant, flavor-packed dish inspired by the Mediterranean coast. Crisp-seared salmon is paired with briny olive tapenade, sautéed artichoke hearts, and sweet roasted red peppers—all brought together with a creamy lemon-garlic tahini…
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