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Speaking for the trees: New path for forest stewardship needed – op-ed, Rep. Megan Cotter

September 16, 2023 |

A forest with tall trees in the background.

By Rep. Megan L. Cotter, submitted to RINewsToday as an op-ed commentary Fifty-four percent of Rhode Island is forested, which is impressive considering it’s the second-most densely populated state in the nation. It’s also quite a resurgence; by the mid-1700s, settlers’ agriculture had reduced tree cover in the area to just 31 percent, down from…

Writer Herb Weiss’ 45 years of Advocacy on Aging now Archived at Rhode Island College Library Special Collection June 23, 2025
by Herb Weiss, writer on aging issues, and Nancy Thomas, publisher The substantial body of work compiled by Herb Weiss—a 72-page list detailing 1,111 articles on aging, plus three books published over 45 years—now has a permanent home at Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Special Collections, housed in the James P. Adams Library. The archive, titled the Herbert P.… […]
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Providence Biopharma, Ocean Biomedical, Notified of Termination of License Agreements with Brown University, RI Hospital June 23, 2025
Ocean Biomedical, a Providence company founded in 2019 and associated with Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital Technologies, received a termination notice for several technology licenses from Elkurt, Inc. The termination was due to alleged breaches, including payment failures and unmet development milestones. On June 9, 2025, Ocean Biomedical, Inc. received a termination notice from… […]
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Networking Pick of the Week: Early Birds at the East Bay Chamber, Warren, RI June 23, 2025
Rise and shine with the East Bay Chamber of Commerce in Warren at their Early Bird Morning Mingle with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members while enjoying your morning coffee. June 26, 2025 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Start your day with meaningful conversations and new opportunities—don’t forget your business cards! This event is open… […]
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Business Monday: Dealing with Black and White Thinking – Mary T. O’Sullivan June 23, 2025
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “The problem with all-or-nothing thinking is that it stops people even taking the first steps” – Author: Michael Greger All or nothing, black or white, and nothing in between. How to work with leaders and co-workers who operate with such simple thinking? Most of us know… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for June 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly June 23, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another Hot and humid day with high temps hovering in the mid 90’s after morning lows in the low 70’s with a southerly breeze. Cooler along the coast, mid 80’s for highs. It’s a B day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born… […]
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Cranston Opens City Splash Pad Early – TODAY! June 23, 2025
With high temperatures this week, there will be an early opening of the Cooney Playground splash pad off Oak Street, near Hugh B. Bain Middle School. The splashpad was originally set to open at the beginning of July, but Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that with the projected high temperatures for Monday and Tuesday, children… […]
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U.S. Carries Out Limited Strike on Iran’s Known Nuclear Sites (Updates) June 22, 2025
After weeks of diplomacy and strategic leveraging, the United States unleashed bunker bombs on three selected, known locations in Iran where nuclear weapon development was clearly weeks, if not days away. There was new, recent evidence that some locations were engaged in moving materials used to build nuclear warhead capabilities elsewhere. President Donald Trump said… […]
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A Greener View: E. Coli vs. Vegetables, and Your Garden – Jeff Rugg June 22, 2025
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer, A Greener View Q: I have seen so many headlines saying that vegetables are contaminated with E. coli bacteria. I grow a lot of my own vegetables, and I am wondering how this happens and how to prevent it. Why do commercial farms that have so many ways to protect… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for June 22, 2025 – Jack Donnelly June 22, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Clear to partly cloudy morning with a low around 70. Hot in the afternoon with a high approaching 100! High heat indices also, so be careful and watch for heat exhaustion. Gusty westerly winds take some of the edge off, but still brutally hot for these parts. There will be a… […]
Jack Donnelly
Ask Chef Walter: The Art and Science of Baking – Chef Walter Potenza June 22, 2025
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image above, attribution via Farhad Ibrahimzade Master Culinary techniques in the baking department, while understanding the science. Friends: Today, we’re exploring one of the most delightful and rewarding kitchen skills: baking. Whether you’re here to master pastry or are just starting your cooking adventure, understanding the basics of baking… […]
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