Archive for August 2025
Bonnet Shores Voting Rights Activist, Melissa Jenkins, Wins Seat on Fire District Council
by Paula Childs to RINewsToday: In a follow-up to our story of April 1st, “Drowning in corruption in Bonnet Shores“, here is the result of the election (see link to our full story, below): “Fire District resident Melissa Jenkins defied the odds and secured a three year term as a new Bonnet Shores Fire District…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 13, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The blast furnace is still on, temps expected to reach the low 90’s once again. We will have filtered sun through scattered cloud cover and the chance for some evening showers as a cold front approaches from the northwest later. Gusty southwesterly winds will keep the air from stagnating, but won’t…
Read MoreMedicinal Garden at URI Shows the Roots of Modern Medicine. Open to the Public
Photo, top: URI’s Youngken Medicinal Garden offers an up-close look at the roots of modern medicine and is open to the public for both formal and self-guided tours. (URI Photo) The award-winning Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden — open to all — offers place to learn about traditional and modern plant-based medicines Not known if…
Read MoreDeadliest Days of Summer for Teen Drivers: Safety Measures Make a Difference – Rhode Island Current
by Shannon Roberts, Anuj Kumar Pradhan, The last few weeks of summer, heading into Labor Day weekend, can sometimes mean vacations and driving more miles on the road for all people, including teens. Traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens, and the crash rate for teen drivers is disproportionately higher than…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Commentary on Aug. 13, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary HEMORRHOIDS DISGUISED AS POLITICIANS Isn’t it interesting gang that a handful of Democrat run cities are going down the crap shoot right now? Crime is out of control in at least 5 Democratic states as I write this and the most recent emphasis on WASHINGTON D.C is glaring because…
Read MoreTime for Sour Grapes! Aug. 13, 2025 – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ 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 Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries…
Read MoreQ & A with Diana Franchitto, President & CEO of HopeHealth – G. Wayne Miller, Ocean State Stories
by G. Wayne Miller, Ocean State Stories, July 22, 2025 – Reprinted with permission of Ocean State Stories Photo, top, submitted by Diana Franchitto Thanks, Diana, for joining us on Ocean State Stories. HopeHealth has served so many people over the years that our audience surely will recognize the name. But you have agreed to…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Continuing on with our heat wave, temps will be in the low 90s by the afternoon. The humidity stays tamped down, with a dry heat and just a few more clouds. Not much breeze. And – it’s an Air Quality Alert day, as Rhode Island joined both MA and CT in…
Read MoreNewport County Residents to Benefit by Rhode Island Foundation Grants to Local Non-Profits
Photo: Volunteers prepare meals for the Senior Lunch Program at the Little Compton Community Center Rhode Island Foundation awards $375,000 in grants for services to Newport County residents Dozens of nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents will share $375,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will support work ranging from educational programs…
Read MoreART! For the Artists – RISCA Grant Applications Open Now
State Arts Council opens arts grant applications with Oct. 1 deadline Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for selected arts and culture grant programs – General Operating Support for Artists, Artist Open Studio Tours and the State Cultural Facilities Grant Program. The deadline to…
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