fans don't let fans drive drunk Archives

Rhode Island Police Chiefs: “Fans don’t let fans drive drunk” – extra patrols will be on the roads

February 8, 2025 |

The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association reminded residents to drive sober and celebrate the Super Bowl responsibly this weekend. “Throughout Rhode Island, police departments will have extra patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads,” said Chief Thomas Oates III, Woonsocket Chief of Police and President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. “While we…

Rhode Island Weather for February 10, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 10, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in and clears away the cloud cover, so a mostly clear day on the chilly side, highs only reaching the freezing mark, if that. Evening lows dropping to the low 20’s with a light west-northwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH… […]
Jack Donnelly
In turbulent times, stick to the facts – Mary T. O’Sullivan February 10, 2025
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.” – Abraham Lincoln In George Orwell’s 1949 novel, 1984, a dystopian, authoritarian society exists in continuous… […]
Mary T. O'Sullivan
Homeless in RI: Rico froze to death on North Main St. in Providence – Janice Luongo, Street Sights February 10, 2025
by Janice Luongo, Editor, Street Sights One day I was driving down Smith Street in Providence, and I saw a man sitting in an alcove with no coat on. I pulled over and got a coat from my car (I keep several there, in cold weather) and walked up to give it to him. I asked how I… […]
RINewsToday
Flu Infections are rising again – Nick Landekic February 10, 2025
By Nick Landekic, contributing writer Let’s look at the extraordinary flu and cold season we are in the midst of…the highest levels in over 15 years. The uptick began after Christmas, with dramatic peaks to this day. We measure flu in a community utilizing wastewater viral levels. Influenza transmission and cases are rising in a… […]
RINewsToday
Older adults attract scammers with popularity of cyberdating – Herb Weiss February 10, 2025
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Digital technology is not just a way to find information and news, shop, or even search and apply for jobs. For older single adults, getting back into the dating scene can be difficult. It could be after a divorce, or death of a spouse, or just deciding… […]
Herb Weiss
Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 9, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 9, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Snow ends by around 9am, total accumulations in the greater Providence area 4-8 inches, a bit higher in the hills. Temps rise to the mid 30’s and sink to an evening low in the mid 20s with a northwesterly breeze. Eagles 35, Chiefs 30… It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s… […]
Jack Donnelly
What you need to last 2 weeks in an emergency – Mary Hunt February 9, 2025
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, author of EverydayCheapskate Let’s face it: Life loves to throw curveballs when you least expect it. One day you’re breezing through your to-do list, and the next, you’re staring at your flashlight like it’s the Holy Grail because the power’s out and you have no idea where the batteries are.… […]
RINewsToday
Ask Chef Walter: The Tastemaker – Chef Walter Potenza February 9, 2025
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo, top: Emil Fioravanti, (first left) sister Norma Giordano, Parents Joseph and Ida Fioravanti, 1977 – Chef Walter This is the remarkable story of Emil A. Fioravanti, a visionary whose passion, mentorship, and dedication transformed and inspired generations within the Rhode Island culinary scene. Friends: In this new edition… […]
Walter Potenza
Gimme’ Shelter: Philco at the Providence Animal Control Center February 9, 2025
Hi! I was found on the cold street – can you imagine?! I am a sweet and playful guy, I can be picked up and carried around, who would let me out of their sight?! I would like to live with other cats please, just so I don’t lose my manners because I don’t have… […]
Nancy Thomas
Super Bowl LIX – what steals the show this year February 9, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles – it’s all about YOU! Well… it’s about a lot of other things, too. For some it will be about the game, the score. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. For others, the bet. Then there’s the food. The camaraderie. The big biz of it all. The team colors. The… […]
Nancy Thomas

Posts Tagged ‘fans don’t let fans drive drunk’

Rhode Island Police Chiefs: “Fans don’t let fans drive drunk” – extra patrols will be on the roads

Mailing List

Site Links

Contact Info

Local news - Today. Helping you live a better, more informed life.