Archive for July 2025
A Greener View: Lawn Weeds, Everyone Has Them – Jeff Rugg
Lawn Weeds: Everyone Has Them Q: My lawn is being overtaken by wild strawberry, which is spreading. The only thing that I have been told to do is to wait until it rains and pull the plants out by hand. Do you have any other organic suggestions to get rid of these plants? I am…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekennd Weather Forecast for July 5/6, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/5/25: Some scattered patches of cloud cover interferes slightly with the holiday weekend Saturday, but no storms to hide from Warm and dry, morning lows in the upper 50’s and highs in the upper 80’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Sunday 7/6/25: More humidity in…
Read MoreIn the News. Quick recap of news of the week in Rhode Island and beyond, July 5, 2025
Here is our really-quick synopsis of stories of the week – locally, nationally, and internationally – as well as passings of note – to learn more do your research by searching on Google for further info – or write to us at [email protected]. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The Publics Radio’s Political Roundtable is going on…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Reclaim Your Independence — Functional Fitness for the 50+ Warrior – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise As we celebrate the 4th of July, it’s a good time to ask yourself this: 👉 Are you truly free in your body? Or are you held back by stiff joints, nagging injuries, weight gain, or fatigue? Let me be blunt: Freedom isn’t just about fireworks…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: RPL’s LP Bond Group Closes $1.25M Sale in North Smithfield
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 7 Trout Brook Lane in North Smithfield for $1.25 million. RPL Sales Associates Leslie LaForest and Pam Papa of the LP Bond Group proudly represented the seller in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the second-highest sale in North Smithfield year to date. This custom…
Read MoreWhat Is Swimmer’s Ear and How to Avoid It This Summer
With summer in full swing, many of us are eager to spend more time in the ocean or pool while on vacation. But experts are warning that too much time in the water or not drying your ears properly afterward can lead to a condition known as swimmer’s ear. Left untreated, it can cause serious…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-in-State Bank by Forbes, 7th Year
Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank by Forbes for Seventh Year Washington Trust has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has appeared on the list, and the third consecutive year they have been ranked #1. The annual Forbes Best-In-State Banks list, compiled…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather Forecast for July 4, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Independence Day 7/4/25: A brilliant day for July 4th celebrations, warm and dry with a little breeze as high pressure settles in behind the chaotic storms of yesterday. High in the low 80’s after a morning low in the upper 50’s with a light northwesterly breeze. It’s an A+ day! ___…
Read MorePreservation Society Installs New Chairman, Trustees. Presents Awards at Annual Meeting
Photo, top:Â New members of the Preservation Society Board of Trustees, from left: Debra Del Vecchio, Valerie Talmage and Kate Enroth. Evan Smith was unable to attend the Annual Meeting and is not pictured. The Preservation Society of Newport County installed a new chairman of its Board of Trustees, honored the outgoing chairman, welcomed new…
Read MoreOut & About in RI: RIC Honors Herb Weiss with Archive. 45 Years of Journalism on Aging and Health Policy
Photos: Laura Coelho, Data Management Coordinator, School of Business, Rhode Island College On Friday, June 27, 2025, more than 55 people gathered at the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College (RIC) to honor lifelong advocate and journalist Herb Weiss as the College officially announced the archiving of his 45-year body of published work.…
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