Rhode Island Weather for April 20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Northwesterly winds take over after the cold frontal passage, with highs not as warm, but still nice in the upper 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…

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Saving Peter (Cottontail) at URI: Bunnies for biodiversity

With acknowledgement to the University of Rhode Island – and writer, Anna Gray, in URI’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences. Photo, above: New England’s native cottontail rabbits are considered vulnerable because of their decreasing population. URI animal science majors are working on conservation efforts for the imperiled New England cottontail rabbit. Spring is…

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In the News… a recap of news of the week, ending April 19th

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Call & Times will switch from a newspaper with traditional home delivery to distribution by mail Bishop Lewandowski is fluent in Spanish – and Portuguese SafeWise named these cities/towns as RI’s safest, in order: Bristol – South Kingstown – Cumberland – North Kingstown -Smithfield Four-time Boston Marathon winner Bill Rodgers and…

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We Cook: Mill’s Tavern’s Long Island Duck Breast with carrot puree, pickled cherries, walnuts…

by Edward Bolus, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Long Island Duck Breast with Rose Water Carrot Purée, Pickled Cherries, Toasted Walnuts & Cherry Gastrique (Serves 4): Seared duck breast meets sweet-and-sour cherries in this elegant yet cozy plate, rounded out with silky rose water carrot purée, a drizzle of cherry gastrique, and crunchy toasted walnuts!…

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Rhode Island Weekend Weather for April 19/20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 4/19/25: Decent southwesterly flow ahead of a cold front will allow for pleasantly warm air in for the first part of the day, with a chance of showers in the evening. Highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the low 50’s and gusts out of the southwest to 25…

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