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Outdoors in RI: Breakheart Pond hike, DEM survey, EEE lockdown, 2A scrappers or doers – Jeff Gross

August 23, 2024 |

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer, outdoors and 2A Breakheart Pond is ever changin’ – let’s keep it going strong Finishing the Breakheart Pond hike I discovered that the pond area is intersections of various hiking trails. (See photo below) One can spend hours losing themselves in the canopy that overhangs the various trails. The road pictured below is…

Outdoors in RI: All politics is local, Breakheart Pond a-changin, Hunters prep, 2A – Jeff Gross

August 16, 2024 |

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer on outdoor issues, 2A, commentary Breaking 2A news: The 9th Circuit court of appeals held that California’s limitations on 1 gun a month maximum purchase is unconstitutional and the lower district court ruling is correct which held that the law was also unconstitutional. Rhode Island attempted to put forth S2219…

Burn with Kearns: Functional Fitness Is Your Best Holiday Defense – Kevin Kearns December 13, 2025
By Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise The holidays are supposed to be joyful — family, celebration, food, connection. But let’s be honest… for many people, the holidays also bring stress, emotional triggers, travel fatigue, and disrupted routines that derail health, mindset, and momentum. After 40 years in martial arts and 30+… […]
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Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Heroes TODAY at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery December 13, 2025
Today, Wreaths Across America volunteers will gather at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery this weekend to solemnly remember and honor our nation’s Veterans, laying thousands of wreaths upon the graves of America’s fallen heroes. Participating will be: RI Veterans Services Director Kasim Yarn RI State Adjutant General, Major General Andrew Chevalier RI Veterans Memorial… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for December 13, 2025 – a “B-” Day December 13, 2025
Morning: Cold and mostly cloudy, but dry. Temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Afternoon: Cloudy and cold, remaining dry through the daytime hours. Highs in the mid-30s. Evening / Tonight: Snow develops late, likely after dark, with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s. Accumulation and travel impacts become more likely overnight The daytime… […]
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In the News… quick recap of news of the week in RI, US and beyond – Dec. 13, 2025 December 13, 2025
We scour the news daily for you – and produce this abbreviated “In the News” – interested in knowing more about anything here – just search or get in touch with us. We hope you will be up to date on important things now. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Christine Erne, weather reporter for NBC10 had… […]
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The Lardaro Report: Rhode Island’s economy was ‘back to neutral,’ showed positive signs out of recession December 13, 2025
Rhode Island’s economic performance for September was a move back to neutral, however several signs point to the local economy being a bit better than they appear, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro. September’s CCI value, at 50, matched the marks set in July, April and January. Lardaro suggests there is some… […]
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Homeless in RI: First Snow Falls. Meet Joe, Chris, and Vicky December 13, 2025
As snow is forecast for tonight, and emergency shelters are few and far between, we hope the information on shelters and emergency pop-up locations is accessible to those in need. Refer to this list, being update daily: https://housing.ri.gov/resources/individuals-experiencing-homelessness From the Publisher: Recently realizing that I was going to be very early to an appointment, and… […]
Nancy Thomas
GriefSPEAK: In Memory of our Dog: The Myth, the Legend: A Blend of Tears, Laughter – Mari Nardolillo Dias December 12, 2025
By: Mari Dias, EdD, NCC, FT, contributing writer “Sadly, our family had to say goodbye to the king, the boss, the dog, the myth, the legend. Known for his love of treats, swimming, boating, basking in the sun and finding food anywhere he could. (Dias, L. 2025 Facebook Eulogy). He worked at Custom Design and… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for December 12, 2025 – a “B-” Day December 12, 2025
Morning: Expect cold temperatures with mostly cloudy skies early. Low-level moisture lingering from the approaching weekend storm system may keep clouds around into the morning. Afternoon: Mostly cloudy conditions continue, with temperatures likely still chilly (cold by December standards). Chances of light precipitation (rain or snow mix) aren’t zero later in the day as a… […]
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High Schools: Sign up NOW for RISCA Poetry Out Loud Competition December 12, 2025
Deadline extended to Dec. 19 Registration is still open for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is encouraging high schools to participate in this important national arts education program. The deadline for a high school to sign up has been extended to Friday, Dec.… […]
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Another APPLE Turnover Rumor for Garden City Center December 12, 2025
Massachusetts store moves revive long-running speculation tied to the former Newport Creamery site The news involving a new Apple store opening TODAY in Massachusetts may help explain — or further fuel — long-running rumors about Apple coming to Rhode Island’s Garden City Center. A key clause in the Newport Creamery lease at Garden City Center… […]
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Outdoors in RI: Breakheart Pond hike, DEM survey, EEE lockdown, 2A scrappers or doers – Jeff Gross

Outdoors in RI: All politics is local, Breakheart Pond a-changin, Hunters prep, 2A – Jeff Gross

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