Posts Tagged ‘Rhode Island’
Homeless in RI: Emergency overnight shelters, hubs opened. Coalition says they cannot keep up.
Two releases were received Monday night after 4 days of intensive media coverage of the need – and the lack – of emergency shelter for the homeless public. The first, from Governor McKee, printed in its entirety, below, noted 3 new hubs – in Newport, Westerly and West Warwick, and 4 existing agencies who will…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Freya at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hi! Yup, that’s me… I was outside, hungry and yelling at everyone for it! I came from the same area as Danzig, imagine. I am so happy to have someone in the area of Providence looking out for us cats! We intact outside cats are still out of hand across the country. Sad. BUT, I…
Read More(Homeless in RI) “The Governor has misspoken”. CES shelter system not keeping hours, answering.
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images After contacting the RI Coalition to End Homelessness to respond to Governor McKee’s statements that there were more shelter beds than needed right now and if people “make the call” they could expect a shelter bed, Kimberly Simmons, Executive Director of the RI Coalition to End Homelessness sent this statement…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 5, 2025 – Jack Kennedy
by Jack Kennedy, meteorologist Not a lot of change in the pattern for the second half of the weekend, cold and windy with partly cloudy skies. Morning lows in the mid 20’s and highs only again reaching the freezing mark with west-northwesterly winds gusting to 30 mph. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: A Wish Come True’s 21st Annual Polar Plunge splashes into New Year
Photos: Justin Walker Photography Two “Wish Kids” among those getting a lifetime dream adventure. The first day of the New Year was joyous and festive for many. For thousands of people, they took the first step toward helping others fighting life-threatening illnesses. Easton’s Beach in Newport provided the backdrop for A Wish Come True, the…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Myth of Epiphany (Befana). Pepper & Honey Biscuits – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photos: W. Potenza The last holiday of the Christmas season promises to deliver coal and mandarins to children and adults. The year 2024 will get most of the coal and no gifts. Buongiorno amici: As we get older, we return to childhood, and I still celebrate traditions and…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Let’s be alive and thrive in 2025 – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness As the new year unfolds, many of us resolve to make big changes—and health clubs see a surge in memberships. It’s no secret that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the average person gains around 15 pounds. But when January hits, it’s time to shed that weight…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Jan. 4/5, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 1/4/25: Low pressure over the Canadian Maritimes in conflict with high pressure over the Great Lakes will be the progenitor of some gusty west-northwesterly winds dragging wind chill temperatures kicking and screaming down into the teens at time during the day with gusts approaching 30 mph. Morning and evening lows…
Read MoreDryJanuary. Or – dry, period. US Surgeon General releases report on alcohol and cancer risk
In a hasty announcement 4 days into January, traditionally celebrated as “Dry January”, the U.S. Surgeon General report on the Alcohol and Cancer Risk came out on a busy national news day. The report, which you can read in its entirety, below, presents facts such as: As far as what types of cancer are susceptible…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Jan. 4, 2025
A quick synopsis of the news of the week, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY On Jan. 4, the African Meeting House on Nantucket will celebrate its bicentennial with a reception and live performances. Horsley Witten Group (HW), an environmental consulting firm based in Sandwich, MA that…
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