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September 3, 2020

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer One would think by now that after 50 years of anti-litter ads we would be litter free in our waterways at least. Apparently with so many not working, activity at our beaches and fishing areas have increased and as a result the areas are becoming trashed more than usual. Some…

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June 13, 2020

Buy season beach passes, have your license plate scanned for faster entrance The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is encouraging Rhode Islanders to buy season beach passes online or in advance to help ease traffic backups into parking lots and reduce the amount of time beachgoers spend at the entry booths. Individuals may purchase resident,…

Stages of Freedom event recognizes Owen Hwang for his thesis on Black student walkout at Brown U. May 9, 2025
Stages of Freedom, the award-winning Black non-profit, hosts a special gathering to recognize Owen Hwang on the completion of his senior thesis about the Black student walkout at Brown University in 1968. The thesis has received honors. Hwang’s history explores African American unrest over the Providence Ivy League’s failure to adapt to America’s changing racial… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 9, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 9, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another frontal system works through the area dumping another day’s worth of rain on our heads. Highs around 60 and lows in the low 50’s with a wet easterly breeze. It’s a “D” day! Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and… […]
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Outdoors in RI: For mom, Fish Parade, Beaches, Quahog Week, Mosquitos, URI student Sailors May 9, 2025
Mother’s Day Burrillville Farmer’s Market The Burrillville Farmer’s Market will hold an early kickoff to the spring season with a popup market by the town common gazebo on May 10th from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Stop by to shop with local vendors for fresh foods and handmade items and pick up something for Mom – or… […]
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Habemus papam: Americanus est! Pope Leo XIV, 267th Supreme Pontiff of 1.4 billion Catholics May 9, 2025
On an early, surprise 3rd/4th vote, the white smoke rose among the welcome of seagulls on the rooftop and within an hour, with all due pomp and circumstance, the world welcomed Pope Leo XIV – the first American Pope, a Chicagoan, a graduate of Vanderbilt University, and a Chicago White Sox fan. Within that hour… […]
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The Real Housewives of Rhode Island coming to Ocean State May 8, 2025
“The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” – or RHORI – is set against the shores of the Ocean State, “The Real Housewives” franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations. With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long… […]
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Homeless in RI: 2,000 homeless children – RFPs – May issue of Street Sights, by and for homeless May 8, 2025
RI Kids Count on homeless children in Rhode Island Nearly 2,000 children in Rhode Island’s public schools were identified as homeless in the 2023-24 school year, a sharp increase of 35 percent from two years earlier, according to the latest Kids’ Count Factbook, which was released on May 5th. Kids’ Count defines homelessness as children… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for May 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 8, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Warmer this day – chance of a brief shower this afternoon. Lows in 50s – highs could be low 70s. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston,… […]
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New CEO of RI Community Food Bank will be Melissa Cherney, CEO, Great Plains Food Bank, ND May 8, 2025
Photo, Melissa Cherney The Rhode Island Community Food Bank today announced Melissa (Sobolik) Cherney, a leader and advocate in hunger relief for nearly two decades, as its next chief executive officer. Cherney succeeds Andrew Schiff, who is retiring after 17 years of dedicated service. Since 2019, Cherney has served first as president and then as… […]
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RI Veterans: Did you know? 08.05.25 (medical coverage, disability, news, events) – John A. Cianci May 8, 2025
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Medical Coverage for Veterans When Traveling Outside of the United States Q. I am traveling to Portugal with my Dad, and both have VA healthcare. What are my options if I need medical care? Ralph, S. Carolina A: The VA does have coverage for treatment outside of the… […]
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Transform your property this spring: 7 proven tips on planting trees- John Campanini, RI Tree Council May 7, 2025
Transform Your Property This Spring: 7 Proven Tips on Planting Trees by John Campanini, Technical Director, Rhode Island Tree Council Spring is a great time to plant trees in New England. Planting in the spring takes advantage of the region’s mild, wet conditions. It also provides saplings with ample opportunity to establish strong root systems… […]
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