Archive for March 2026
Rhode Island Weather for March 4, 2026
Morning: Chilly start around 34–36°F. Mostly cloudy or overcast with low chance of lingering light precipitation (possible drizzle or very light snow/rain mix early, but clearing quickly). Winds light SW/NW. Feels like low-mid 30s. Afternoon: Warming to high near 43°F. Partly sunny or cloudy intervals, mostly dry with very low precip chance (0–10%). Light winds.…
Read MoreIt is what it is: Commentary, March 4, 2026 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary – contributing writer SOME OF US NEVER FORGOT. ——————————-  SOME EXAMPLES PROVING DEMOCRATS HAVE TDS: In a 2008 HILLARY CLINTON campaign video, CLINTON claims if elected she will “ATTACK IRAN”. FURTHERMORE, she tells IRAN, “If you attack Israel, WE CAN TOTALLY OBLITERATE YOU”. IRANIANS ARE CELEBRATING THE DEATH OF A SHARIA…
Read MoreART! Westerly Museum of American Impressionism Acquires Significant Benson Painting
The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism Acquires Significant Painting by Artist Frank Weston Benson The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism (WMAI) has acquired a significant painting by artist Frank Weston Benson, one of the American Impressionist movement’s most renowned artists, to further enhance its collection. The painting is titled Firelight, the final canvas in Benson’s…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: $2.7M Bristol Custom Colonial – RPL for buyers
RPL Completes $2.7 Million Sale of Bristol Custom Colonial Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 60 Van Wickle Lane in Bristol for $2.7 million. RPL Sales Associate Christina Ardente represented the buyer in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the highest Bristol sale year to date. This 5-bedroom, 4.1-bath, custom-built home…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 3, 2026
Morning: Chilly start with temperatures in the low to mid 30s°F (possibly upper 20s in spots). Cloudy, with possible light snow showers or flurries lingering from overnight/early systems. Wind chill makes it feel colder. Afternoon: Highs reaching 37-39°F. Mostly cloudy to overcast, chance of scattered snow showers tapering off. Light winds, perhaps shifting. Still…
Read MoreRhode Island Breakers Angling Club, Sports Franchise, at March 6th event – Invitational this Summer
The Rhode Island Breakers Angling Club, an expansion team joining the Atlantic Division of the SFC (Sport Fishing Championship) is Rhode Island’s only professional offshore sportfishing league. They are officially launching The Breakers to the public at the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Show, March 6, 2026, at the Providence Convention Center. The expansion comes at…
Read MoreChallenging Ageist Language in Rhode Island – Herb Weiss
Rep. Carson’s Bill Challenges Ageist Language in Rhode Island Statutes By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues During the 93rd Legislative Session, a law enacted in Massachusetts caught the attention of Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport), who chairs the House Study Commission on Services for Older Rhode Islanders (HSCORI). Carson was convinced of…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 2, 2026
Morning: Cold start with lows around 16–25°F (likely in the low 20s or upper teens in many spots). Partly cloudy to mostly clear, with light winds from the north/northwest at 5–10 mph. Any residual snow from prior days could make surfaces icy early on. Feels like temperatures in the single digits to teens due to…
Read MoreCranston Police: No Intention of Relocating Training; Officials Dispute Alternate Site Claims
Officials report no approval for alternate training, and Cranston police say they have no plans to relocate In a 4-hour meeting of the Cranston Ordinance Committee held in January of this year the committee declined to consider a resolution regarding changes to the Cranston Police Department Shooting Range. The Police Chief noted the changes that…
Read MoreMarch Spotlights Gambling Addiction Risks — Help Is Available for Rhode Islanders
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month Gambling addiction triggers the same brain chemistry as a substance disorder. Both activate the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine – the “feel good” chemical. In the United States, 2.5 Million adults are estimated to meet the criteria for a severe gambling problem in a given year. Know the signs…
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