Archive for March 2026
“Don’t Test Your Luck, Drive Sober” – St. Patrick’s Message from the RI Police Chiefs Association
Photo: Chief Ryan Duffy, Vice President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and Chief of Police for Newport “Don’t Test Your Luck, Drive Sober” Community Leaders Deliver St. Patrick’s Day Safety Message in Newport, Highlight “Ride the Wave” and the BAT Mobile Middletown deployment on Saturday Rhode Island Police Chiefs joined Newport community leaders…
Read MoreOcean State Job Lot: Return of First Responder Crazy Deal® Days
Ocean State Job Lot Announces Return of First Responder Crazy Deal® Days Special offer gives Crazy Deal® equal to 40% of $20+ purchase to first responders and public safety workers from March 12 through March 18 Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is pleased to announce the return of its First Responder Crazy Deal® Days from…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: URI Projects Need You for Watershed Watch, and Bobcat Lookout
High interest in URI’s statewide Bobcat project Public sightings pass 1,000 in statewide project that links citizen scientists with University research Once eradicated from Rhode Island, bobcats have returned over the past few decades and are now being spotted more frequently across the state. That fact has been verified in just a matter of months…
Read MoreA Silent Night in Rhode Island: The Loss of Santa George – Sandy Hall, NRI NOW
Reprinted with the kind permission of Sandy Hall, Editor, NRI NOW – “Santa George” of North Smithfield, dies at age 73 A man who long embraced the role of Saint Nick, donning a red suit and hat to bring joy to northern Rhode Island families for decades, has died at the age of 73. George…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 13, 2026
Morning: Expect cloudy skies with temperatures starting in the low to mid 30s°F, feeling a bit raw due to light winds and high humidity; conditions remain dry with no significant precipitation expected early on. Afternoon: Mostly cloudy to overcast skies persisting, with highs climbing to about 39-41°F , accompanied by breezy south to southwest winds…
Read MoreSheeley Law Announces “Celebrate St. Paddy’s Safely Campaign” with Free Uber Vouchers
Sheeley Law Announces “Celebrate St. Paddy’s Safely Campaign” with Free Uber Vouchers for Rides Anywhere in Rhode Island Sheeley Law, a Rhode Island personal injury and criminal defense law firm, announced its Celebrate St. Paddy’s Safely Campaign, which aims to prevent accidents and DUIs on one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. “When…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: When AI forgets: Grieving Digital Goodbyes – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving There is a stack of research on the current epidemic of loneliness. It makes sense that the increase in human-AI relationships has increased exponentially. No one wants to be alone. And… if you’re familiar with AI, you can craft a doppelganger companion or partner…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Starting a Backyard Garden from Seed: Part 2, Transplanting Seedlings – Jenn Zina
A beginner’s guide to starting a backyard garden from seed in New England: Part 2, transplanting seedlings into your backyard By Jenn Zina, Rocky’s Ace Hardware Senior Category Manager, Garden Center By the time your seedlings are filling out their seed trays, gardening starts to feel real. You can see true leaves, stronger stems and…
Read MorePilgrim HS Student Testifies on Science, Equity of Guardian Helmet Covers in Football
Pilgrim student’s science project leads to committee testimony in favor of McNamara’s Guardian Cap bill When Pilgrim High School student Tre Roberson decided to focus on soft-shell helmet covers for his science project, it set off a chain of events that led him to testify in front of the House Education Committee Tuesday night. Roberson…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 12-03-26 (Tricare, health, benefits, local events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Question from one of our readers Q: I have Tricare for Life. Why should I enroll in the VA and use VA health care? A: First, Tricare is a health care plan for active duty, National Gurad, and Reserve retirees. Tricare is a totally separate…
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