Archive for March 2026
NEW: Lieutenant Governor’s Race adds former Newport Mayor Xay
Former Newport Mayor Xay Announces Campaign for Lieutenant Governor Today, Former Newport Mayor Xay (Khamsyvoravong) announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island. In the announcement: “The son of a refugee and a pediatrician, Xay was born, raised, educated, and married in the Ocean State. He has a twenty-year track record in government and…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Hidden Danger Lurking on Your Kitchen Cutting Board – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer THE HIDDEN DANGER Next time you cook, take a moment to clean and sanitize your board. Your health and your family will benefit. Readers: And so, it’s a busy weeknight, and you’re making a quick Indonesian stir-fry. You cut raw chicken on your cutting board, rinse it quickly, then…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Starting a Backyard Garden from Seed: Part 1, Planning – Jenn Zina
A beginner’s guide to starting a backyard garden from seed in New England: Part 1, planning for success By Jenn Zina, Rocky’s Ace Hardware Senior Category Manager, Garden Center For many New Englanders, the idea of starting a backyard vegetable garden from seed is exciting and a little intimidating. With our short growing season, unpredictable…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for March 1, 2026
It’s a cold winter-like day with some snow potential early on, transitioning to clearer and much colder conditions. It’s quite cold for early March (well below typical averages of around 40-45°F highs), with some snow risk in the morning/early day that could make travel messy, but precipitation chances drop later with clearing skies. Accumulation could…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Housing First is a Human Right, a Personal Reflection – Taylor Ellis
By Taylor Ellis, commentary contributor “Housing First” solves the unhoused human rights issue if implemented. It is simply based on providing people housing and simultaneously, quality social service programs. It has been carried out in a very limited way over the last two decades. Recently, Governor McKee’s new Executive Office of Housing has published its…
Read MoreOperation Epic Fury Decapitates Iranian Leadership as Regime-Change Momentum Builds
Iran’s “Supreme Leader” and senior commanders reported killed as Iran retaliates and regional tensions rise. Operation Epic Fury is the code name for a major joint U.S.–Israel military operation launched against Iran starting yesterday, February 28th. Described by the Pentagon and U.S. Central Command as an unprecedented, highly precise aerial and missile campaign, the strikes…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Monnie here! At the RISPCA – Cheryl Tudino
by Cheryl Tudino, contributing writer – RISPCA Hi there, I’m Cheryl, a volunteer at the RISPCA in Warwick-dog walker, treat dispenser, and part-time hype woman for our adoptable pups. Let me introduce you to one of my most favorite girls, Montana, or affectionately known by staff and volunteers as ‘Monnie’. Meet Montana – brains, beauty, and zoomies…
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