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April 1, 2021

Wearing a pin that says you’ve been vaccinated with a map of Rhode Island is almost more eye-catching than wearing a mask. The question that’s on everyone’s mind – have you gotten “the shots”? – “are you vaccinated”? First it was more out of curiosity as to who was quick enough to grab a rare…

Homeless in RI: “We’re Terrified…”. Coalition Lacks Water, Supplies for Heat Wave. RIEMA Cooling Center list. June 20, 2025
Saying, “At this time we are going off the list on the RIEMA website”, the RI Coalition to End Homelessness forwarded to RINewsToday contact info for the RI Emergency Management Agency which has a Cooling Center list for Rhode Island cities and towns. This comes as the state will enter a multi-day, unprecedented June emergency… […]
Nancy Thomas
Providence Delivers Summer Fun: Food, Water Play & Activities June 20, 2025
Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Opening of Summer Meal Sites, Splashpads and Enrichment Opportunities for Summer 2025 Providence Waterparks, Splash Pads and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Deputy Commissioner Drew Echelson, President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson and… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for June 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly June 20, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Falling dewpoints and clear skies make this Friday one to remember. Warm and dry with highs around 80 after a morning low of 69 with a westerly breeze and no rain. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in… […]
Jack Donnelly
Outdoors in RI: Time to Seastreak – Vets Access – Invasive Alerts – Clays 4 Charity at The Preserve – 2A TODAY June 20, 2025
For Outdoors in RI it will be a delightful week ahead. Consistent weather with highs in the low 80s. Remember your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and some of the new items like portable, wearable fans and cooling items. We start out with a fun venture – for today is the opening of the Providence to… […]
Nancy Thomas
GriefSPEAK: Kill Switch – Mari Nardolillo Dias June 20, 2025
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving “Kill Switch” This has been a difficult, emotionally complicated week. Paula Petrella, who was another mother to me a long time ago, passed at the age of 95. Death ushered her from this world, following a life well-lived and well loved. Vincent Michael McDonald’s… […]
Mari Dias
Dr. Rosemary Costigan Named President of Community College of Rhode Island June 19, 2025
Council on Postsecondary Education Names Dr. Rosemary Costigan as President of Community College of Rhode Island Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education voted unanimously today to name Rosemary Costigan, Ph.D., R.N. as president of Community College of Rhode Island. The council’s vote caps a nationwide executive search that produced 44 candidates and two finalists. She… […]
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RI Veterans: Did you know? 19.06.25 (Military Funerals, Job Fair, Benefits, Events) – John A. Cianci June 19, 2025
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans writer Military Funerals Did you know that in Rhode Island, military funeral honors are mandated by law for eligible veterans and are provided free of charge? These honors include a two to four uniform detail, playing of Taps, and the folding and presentation of the U.S. flag. Did… […]
John Cianci
East Providence First in U.S. to Equip All Firefighters with PFAS-free Gear June 19, 2025
Photo, top: Mayor Bob DaSilva pictured with firefighters in their new Non-PFAS gear The department becomes the first in the U.S. to adopt the gear department-wide The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide—an industry milestone achieved through a collaborative partnership with… […]
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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Saffron Bouillabaisse with Tarhana Lobster Jus June 19, 2025
by Edward Boulus, executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Saffron Bouillabaisse with Tarhana Lobster Jus (Serves 4): This flavorful seafood stew is chock-full of traditional New England ingredients (mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, lobster, and white fish) with the Middle Eastern twist of saffron-tomato broth enriched with tarhana and lobster jus. Serve with toasted rustic bread for… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for June 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly June 19, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another misty start to the day, with temps climbing on decent southwesterly flow to the upper 80’s from a morning low in the mid 60’s. Showers develop later with an outside chance of a thunderstorm mainly to the west and northwest of the greater Providence area. It’s a “A-” day! ___… […]
Jack Donnelly

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