Archive for December 2025
RI Veterans: Did you know? 11.12.25 (Army-Navy Game, Events, Resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans’ issues December 13, 2025, Saturday, 126th Army-Navy game Did you know Navy Game is an annual college football game played by the Army Black Knights, of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and the Navy Midshipmen, of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 11, 2025 – a “B” Day
Morning: Mostly cloudy early, turning partly sunny as the day warms — temps likely in the low 30s °F. Afternoon: Sun peeking through some clouds, high temps near the mid-30s °F (around average for early December). Evening: Clouds move in again, with a chance of flurries or light snow late; temps dipping into the mid-20s…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Tonight’s Resource List for Dec. 11, 2025 (3 emergency sites added for tonight)
RHODE ISLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING OUTLINES RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR RHODE ISLANDERS AHEAD OF TONIGHT’S EXPECTED COLD WEATHER Ahead of the high winds and cold wind chills expected tonight, the Executive Office of Housing is urging Rhode Islanders in need to access available resources and is announcing the activation of three emergency pop-up sites to…
Read MoreDelta Dental of Rhode Island Dentist Loan Repayment Program assists 8 local Dentists
Gov. McKee, Speaker Shekarchi and leaders in oral health sector gather at Rhode Island State House to celebrate inaugural cohort of new program’s awardees Established new in 2025 to encourage new dentists to launch and grow their careers in Rhode Island, the Delta Dental of Rhode Island Dentist Loan Repayment Program has completed its first…
Read MoreWe Cook! Sweet Potato Latkes for Hanukkah (Dec. 14-22) – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing Chef Happy Hanukkah! 1 ½ pound sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine 3 tablespoons chives, chopped fine 3 eggs ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt – 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 cup vegetable oil for frying (Sour Cream – Apples – applesauce)…
Read MoreHe’s a Banana Now: Former URI Rams Pitcher Trystan Levesque to Play for the Savannah Bananas
Photo, top: The Savannah Bananas announced on their social media platforms that the organization selected Trystan Levesque in the fifth round of the Banana Ball Championship League draft. (Image courtesy Savannah Bananas) Trystan Levesque was all business as a starting pitcher for the University of Rhode Island baseball team. His laser focus contributed greatly to…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 10, 2025 – a “B-” Day
Morning: Chilly and likely partly sunny, with temps around the season’s typical lows (~mid-20s to low 30s °F). Afternoon: Cold but a bit brighter — maybe some sunshine or partial clouds, high temps probably in the upper 20s to low 30s °F. Evening: Cold and clear or lightly cloudy — temps falling into the low…
Read MoreDiscovering AI @ URI Day TODAY – Use of Artificial Intelligence in URI Academics
Photo, top:Â URI Ph.D. student Anissa Elias presents research on using machine learning to enhance the security and resilience of the U.S. power grid to the Office of Naval Research program director and industry leaders. Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and students, faculty, and staff at the University of Rhode Island have been using…
Read MoreSour Grapes for December 10, 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…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! Munroe Dairy Debuts its Holiday Offerings – Free, public visit with Santa
Munroe Dairy announces new offerings for the Holiday season – Seasonal menu highlights festive goodies from local vendors – AND – a Visit with Santa this Friday, Dec. 12th, 3 to 8pm at Sacred Cow Market and Cafe , 187 N Brow Street, in East Providence, RI – Enjoy festive family-friendly activities, free photos with…
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