Archive for July 2025
RI Veterans: Did you know? 24.07.25 (Naval War College trip, upcoming events, resources) – John A. Cianci ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Nursing Home Residents Visit Naval War College Museum A RI Gem: Naval War College Museum, Newport RI The Italian American War Veterans of US sponsored veterans and spouses of veterans living at long-term care facilities,  Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Newport, RI, and Eastgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Service,…
Read More2025 Rhode Island Senior Games Upcoming Events – Play, Cheer!
Meet some new friends! All skill levels welcome for a little bit of competition and a whole lot of camaraderie. Join in – whether you’re in it for the medals or the memories, there’s a place for you at the Games. The Rhode Island Senior Games (RISG), established in 2004, has always been led by…
Read MoreBankNewport Supports Hands-On Science and Sailing Program at Sail Newport
Photo: BankNewport President & CEO Jack Murphy, and Sail Newport Executive Director Brad Read (both center) are joined by Pell Elementary School 4th grade students and teachers and Sail Newport team members to celebrate another successful year of Sail Newport’s Science and Sailing Program, a free experiential learning initiative, with funding support by BankNewport. Funds…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes, July 23, 2025: Meet Tim Jones at the Toy & Comic Palooza
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Meet Tim at the Toy and Comic Palooza this Saturday, 7/26 https://www.facebook.com/events/2084767591991836 ___ Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the…
Read MoreIt is what it is: July 23, 2025 – Commentary, Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary I DON’T HAVE AMNESIA Can someone please tell me why HUNTER BIDEN is showing up in interviews lately (3-hour LONG interviews, to be exact) literally yelling at EVERYONE, calling them expletives and voraciously defending the indefensible when it comes to his father? Did he just wake up one day…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure drifts to the east of the forecast area which will help shift winds to southerly and given the upper level characteristics, will be gusty from time to time today. Fair weather cumulus and mid to high level ice-crystal cirrus clouds will come and go through the day, but again,…
Read MoreBlood Supply Below 2-day Inventory. Rhode Island Blood Center Needs Donors, Declares Emergency
All blood types needed as blood supply drops below 2-day inventory; O-negative and O-positive critically low Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has declared a blood emergency in Rhode Island as the state’s blood supply drops below a 2-day inventory, far below the 7-day supply needed to meet hospital and patient needs. While all blood types…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 22, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteoroloogist Another gem of a day for us to enjoy, lots of sunshine and dry air in the lower levels. Another weak upper disturbance will spin up some afternoon scattered cloud cover with a southerly breeze, but no threat of any rain. Highs in the low 80’s and lows in the crisp…
Read MoreThe Party Party of Rhode Island – Tony Jones
The Party Party of Rhode Island has announced the soft launch of partyparty.social, a fresh, interactive digital platform designed to engage Rhode Islanders and supporters nationwide. The new site provides a lively hub for community engagement, event updates, volunteer opportunities, and exclusive content, all aimed at making civic participation accessible and enjoyable. This milestone was…
Read MoreRhode Island Foundation awards $6.1 million for food, housing, health care
Funding represents the first major round of grants awarded in alignment with its new Five-Year Action Plan The Rhode Island Foundation today announced $6.1 million in grants to dozens of nonprofits across the state to help Rhode Islanders with health care, housing, hunger and other crucial needs. “This marks the first major round of grants…
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