Archive for September 2025
Outdoors in RI: Vineyard Yoga, Goddard Golf fix-up, Birdwatching, Photography, Big River, Walk Audit
Goddard Park Golf Course An NBC 10 viewer reached out to Ask Alison about the Goddard Park Golf Course. Jim emailed: “Goddard Park golf course used to be a great, inexpensive place for fixed income seniors to recreate and get some exercise,” he wrote. “Please address the disgusting, negligent, lack of management and resources. We…
Read MoreRhode Island Opioid Settlement Awards 19 Nonprofits $2.5 Million for Opioid Recovery, Support
Partnership between Rhode Island Foundation and Executive Office of Health and Human Services is fully funded with Opioid Settlement Agreement dollars The Rhode Island Foundation, in partnership with Governor Dan McKee’s Governor’s Overdose Task Force, announced it is awarding nearly $2.5 million in grants to 19 nonprofits on the front lines of addressing the…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 26, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Conditions are mild and a bit unsettled. The morning starts off with lingering clouds and occasional showers, gradually giving way to more broken cloud cover as the day wears on. Temperatures begin in the upper 60s early on and rise into the mid-70s to upper-70s by afternoon. Overall, it’s a comfortably…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Martyrs, Consequences, and Morality, Oh, My! – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, NCC, FT, contributing writer on grief and grieving “There’s something happening here But what it is ain’t exactly clear There’s a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I think it’s time we stop Children, what’s that sound? Everybody look, what’s going down?” (Buffalo Springfield,…
Read MoreCentral Falls Police Dept. Embeds Behavioral Health Clinician with Officers
New program brings mental health expertise directly to 911 calls, supporting residents in crisis and providing a helpful resource for officers In a bold step forward for public safety and community support, the City of Central Falls launched a groundbreaking partnership between Central Falls Police Department (CFPD), Gateway Healthcare and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Poached, Chilled Sea Bean Salad. Dried Tart Cherries, Cherry Tomatoes, Crispy Parmesan
Poached and Chilled Sea Bean Salad with Dried Tart Cherries, Cherry Tomatoes, and Crispy Parmesan (Serves 4): A bright, textural salad highlighting briny sea beans, sweet-tart cherries, juicy tomatoes, and crisp parmesan for a refined starter or side dish. Sea beans can be purchased online and in some grocery stores. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 25.09.25 (Safety, Job Fair, Volunteer, Benefits, Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Q: I am a veteran using VA Healthcare. Will the VA assist me in installing grab bars in my bathroom? Dan, Cranston A: If you are enrolled and using VA healthcare and have a primary care physician, discuss your needs with your Primary Care doctor, who can assess…
Read MoreBipartisan QUAHOGS Act Introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D), Sen. Tim Scott (R)
U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced bipartisan legislation to study why quahogs – also known as hard shell clams – and other native shellfish populations are in decline along the east coast of the United States. The Quantifying Uncertainty and Action to Help Optimize Growth of Shellfish (QUAHOGS) Act would…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Sponsor Joy! At The Bristol Santa House
The Bristol Santa House, a program of the James D. Rielly Foundation, is the realization of a decade-long dream of our president and chief merriment officer, Michael Rielly. This unique venue is unlike any other in the country. The Bristol Santa House provides immersive holiday experiences for children and adults with disabilities and their families—free…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 25, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Expect a cool, wet morning with light rain falling across much of the region. Early hours will bring fog and drizzle, keeping temperatures in the mid-60s. As the day progresses, rain is likely to persist, becoming steadier into midday. Highs should top out near 70. Overall, it’ll be a damp, overcast…
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