Outdoors in RI: Winter Trout & Salmon stocking, fishing basics, 2A strong for times we’re living in

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Business Beat REI has announced that it is exiting its “Experiences” part of their business – adventure travel, classes, day trips as it opts to focus on their core retail business – their stores. REI is in Rhode Island at Chapel View, in Cranston. https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-exits-experiences-business ___ Winter Trout & Salmon Stocking in RI The Rhode…

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Rhode Island Weather for Jan. 16, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A bitter cold start with icy cold lows in the low teens, warming only to the low 30’s with a light west-northwesterly breeze. A squick low pressure area moves through later in the day with some light snow showers expected later in the afternoon and evening hours. It’s a “C” day!…

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Homeless in RI: Massachusetts Gov. Healey requests change in unique “Right to Shelter” law

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As Governor Healey prepares her State of the State address to be delivered tonight, she has also submitted a letter to the Massachusetts legislature requiring changes in eligibility to emergency shelter in the state. Beginning with “I am proposing for your consideration additional changes to the Emergency Assistance Shelter System…” Healey notes the budget implications…

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Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones

A cartoon of a dog and a turkey

by Timothy Jones, cartoonist Tim Jones: Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and…

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It is what it is – 01.15.25 – Jen Brien

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by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary IN OTHER NEWS! SO last week you may have missed this interesting piece of info because the HEADLINES at the moment are all about the horrible fires out WEST, as it should be. Yet tucked away on page 3 on the inside of the newspaper near a big advertisement…

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Rhode Island Weather for Jan. 15, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

A map of the weather in rhode island.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A mid-Winter cold pattern remains in place with cold air and northwesterly breezes keeping temps down below freezing for highs and in the low 20’s for lows, wind chills down in the teens. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born…

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Gov. McKee’s RI State of the State (read, watch)

RI State House

Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the legislature, General Officers, Chief Justice, members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, and my cabinet – good evening. Tonight, I want to speak directly with my fellow Rhode Islanders who share a love of our state, a deep pride in our communities, and a…

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