Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
A Greener View: Ready for the Thanksgiving Cactus – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer You will see poinsettias soon popping up everywhere this time of year, and if you are tired of them you might want to try the easy-to-grow Thanksgiving cactus. You probably have heard them be called Christmas cacti. There are three species of similar tropical cacti. One blooms in the fall,…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Nov. 9th
2024 Election results as of Nov. 9, 2024 The Senate is Republican majority – The House is not yet decided, but leaning towards Republican majority: To see results of ALL Rhode Island races (some recounts underway – go to: https://www.ri.gov/election/results/2024/general_election/ – you can click on individual cities and towns to see results for each, including…
Read MoreStruggling Rhode Island hospitals’ physician group in acquisition by Astrana Health
From Astrana’s announcement: Prospect is an integrated care delivery system which facilitates and coordinates the delivery of high-quality clinical care for all. With a network of around 3,000 primary care providers and 10,000 specialists across Southern California, Texas, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Prospect is enabling providers to deliver payer-agnostic, patient-centered care to approximately 610,000 members…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 9, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure build in from the northwest bring cooler air into the area. Afternoon highs in the low 50’s and evening lows in the mid 30’s with a north-northwesterly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Secret Weapon #3, Atlas Ball training for 40+ – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness, exercise BEFORE WE START! (this week’s article follows…) To all my friends and colleagues, Since 1990, I’ve been on a mission to combat obesity—one person, one step at a time. After earning my degree in Exercise Physiology from UMass Boston, I’ve spent over 30 years working with corporations,…
Read MoreFoster Forward’s Lisa Guillette awarded the 2024 Murray Family Prize for community leadership
Photo: Foster Forward Executive Director Lisa Guillette, holding flowers, with her family at the 2024 Murray Family Prize award ceremony at the Rhode Island Foundation. The 2024 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment at the Rhode Island Foundation has been awarded to Lisa Guillette, executive director of Foster Forward. With the honor, Guillette received $50,000 in…
Read MoreRhode Island congressional, political leaders: seas have changed, and our little boat is so small…
Nancy Thomas, commentary Rhode Island is a spit on the map of the United States. Yet, mainly through the passage of time, and re-election after re-election of our federal delegation, we have considerable “clout” in the Congressional arena. We even have the immediate past Governor as Secretary of Commerce (for now). But, to be clear,…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Veterans fish, Maine’s “Do Not Eat Wildlife” over PFAS, SoRI Conservation District
Trout Stocking for Veterans Day Weekend The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting a special trout stocking in advance of Veterans Day in honor of our veterans. Several thousand Rainbow and Brook Trout will be stocked in selected areas. “Stocking fish in popular waterbodies is a gesture by which DEM honors Rhode Island veterans…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 8, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Coasting toward more seasonable weather, we’re about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, still with a bright enjoyable day. Enjoy it all before the colder weather comes in. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 7, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another day of abnormal warmth, although cooler than yesterday. Afternoon highs around 70 after morning lows around 60 with a gusty west-northwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and…
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