Archive for January 2026
Rhode Island Weather for January 25, 2026
Morning:The morning is very cold and mostly cloudy, with temperatures starting in the single digits. Conditions are dry early, but clouds are thickening as a winter system approaches from the south and west. Afternoon:Through the afternoon, skies remain mostly cloudy and bitterly cold, with temperatures rising only into the teens to near 20°F. Snow is…
Read MoreThe Prince of the Apple Towns: A short story by Michael Fine
by Michael Fine, contributing writer © 2026 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. It was…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Garlic, the Pungent Powerhouse – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Exploring the benefits, drawbacks, and global varieties of Allium Sativum: The art of moderation in garlic consumption, and how to handle it! Friends: Imagine a humble bulb, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand yet potent enough to ward off ancient evils, heal ailments, and elevate…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet Wilma! – Cheryl Tudino, RISPCA
by Cheryl Tudino, contributing writer – RISPCA Hi there, I’m Cheryl and I volunteer at the RISPCA shelter in Warwick by dog walking, fundraising, and social media messaging. I am here to share with you a peek at your new adoptable BFF! Meet Wilma, a senior sweetheart with a heart full of love and talent for turning…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Encampment Sweep in East Providence – Bernie Beaudreau
Editor’s Note: 2 encampments in the woods in East Providence were cleared in anticipation of the severe weather expected. What follows is a first hand account of how that happened – and the city’s response. This was sent to nearly 400 advocates and those interested in the issue of homelessness in Rhode Island. by Bernie…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 24, 2026
Morning:Saturday morning is extremely cold, with temperatures around 8°F. Skies are mostly cloudy, and conditions are dry. The cold is sharp and biting, but roads and ground are bare, not snow-covered. Afternoon:Temperatures struggle to warm, reaching only the mid-teens at best. Skies remain mostly cloudy, and the air stays firmly Arctic. Despite increasing clouds, no…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of news of the week ending Jan. 24, 2026
Our quick synopsis of the news of the week in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally, internationally – and passings of note: RHODE ISLAND Harm reduction vending machines proposed for Newport, RI locations (Narcan, safe-sex kits, etc.) UrgentMDRI.org is operating in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Jamestown, RI, where a physician comes to you in your home…
Read MoreOperation Winter Weather Warning – updating throughout the storm for Rhode Islanders
Early Monday morning it was 17 degrees in Rhode Island The good news is this is a light and fluffy snow – not the icy covering that exist in many parts of the US. 16.5″, officially has fallen (12.9″ at the airport) – with 1-3″ more throughout Monday. POWER – RI Energy reporting no outages!…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Emergency Housing in January 24-26 Snowstorm in Rhode Island
With low temperatures and extreme winter weather and snow expected over the next few days, here is a list of places to go that are known to the state at this time. There may be individual others organized by cities and towns and private groups as well. Emergency pop-up sites are temporary locations activated during…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Strength vs. “Looking Strong” – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Why Muscle Size Doesn’t Equal Performance — or Longevity BioHackYourself.com Series: Martial Arts, Functional Training & Human Performance The Central Problem One of the most persistent myths in fitness is that bigger muscles equal greater capability. In reality, many individuals who appear strong in the gym: fatigue quickly under…
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