Rhode Island Weather for Jan. 19, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

Sunday weather map: rain, snow, 2" total.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front passes through, and another frontal system rides up the eastern US coast and affects us with light snowfall during the afternoon and evening hours with total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Highs in the low 40’s and evening lows around 30 with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s…

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Ask Chef Walter: The local butcher shop – Chef Walter Potenza

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, Chef Walter’s Cooking School Photos provided: Chef Walter When you walk into a family butcher shop, you are not just buying meat; you are becoming a member of that community where quality outshines convenience.  Friends: Well, living in small Rhode Island has some conveniences: the ocean nearby, beautiful greenery, great restaurants,…

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Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children distributes over $400,000. Over $9.2M in 30 years.

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Billy Andrade – Brad Faxon Charities for Children Distributes $406,753.00 to 62 Deserving RI and MA Charities Who Help At-Risk Children.  Total dollars given, spanning more than 30 years, amounts to $9,265,349.  The Andrade – Faxon Charities for Children mailed out 62 checks totaling $406,753. to Rhode Island and Southeastern Mass 501(c)3 organizations.  Andrade and Faxon,…

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In the News… recap of the week ending Jan. 18, 2025

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It’s a busy life! Here are snippets of events in the news – from Rhode Island – to China! If you are looking for more indepth on a topic, just email us with what you want to know – or google using the words we put here. Be informed… RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Bajah’s Cat…

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WWII veteran, Roger Desjardins, turns 100 – John A. Cianci

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by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Other members of ITAM 100 club: WWII Veterans Caster Salemi, 102, Arthur Mederois, 10, Bill, Soule 101, and sitting Louie Dolce, 100.  Rhode Island World War II veteran Roger Desjardins turned 100 years old today. It was hell, said World War II veteran Roger Desjardins describing his combat experience…

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Business Beat: Dave’s Fresh Marketplace is IGA USA Retailer of the Year  

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The Independent Grocers Alliance has announced Dave Cesario, owner of Dave’s Fresh Marketplace in East Greenwich, Rhode Island as IGA USA Retailers of the Year. The Retailer of the Year awards are the highest honors IGA bestows upon its retailer members. They are presented annually to grocers who have best provided leadership and excellence in…

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