Archive for June 2025
Ask Chef Walter: Ultra processed foods – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, executive chef ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS Photo: Image Attribution via Andrej Lisakov Americans are eating more processed foods than ever, and surveys show that most consumers don’t understand just how much this trend affects their health. Friends: In modern America, convenience often trumps health, and nowhere is this more evident…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly Cloudy with periods of sunshine peering through the overcast. High pressure to our northwest and lingering low pressure to our southeast draw easterly breezes off the Atlantic. Highs in the low 70’s and lows in the mid 50’s. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreVinny Paz to be inducted TODAY into the International Boxing Hall of Fame – CES Boxing
CES Boxing proudly celebrates Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Paz on his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame TODAY, Saturday, June 7, in Canastota, New York. A two-division world champion, Paz’s induction marks a key milestone in his storied career, highlighting his enduring influence and remarkable achievements both inside and outside the ring. “Vinny embodies the heart…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week’s news (6.7.25)
This weekly feature is designed to give you only the most basic topic you may not have known was “in the news” – being a digital publication we don’t have the luxury of pages of text reporting on important things – like the topics, below. But! We know you may be interested in some of…
Read MoreBurn 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,…
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