Outdoors in RI: Common sense not so common – Jeff Gross

August 18, 2023
A stunning fireworks display illuminating the dark sky.

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer, commentary “I’ve found that common sense ain’t so common.” – Mark Twain (or 18th century Voltaire) Throughout the last 50 years there has been hysteria crisis after hysteria crisis. “We are entering an Ice Age!”.  We are depleting the ozone layer therefore we must ban freons, then the Acid Rain crisis…

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Mako Shark attacks research submersible in Rhode Island waters (video)

August 18, 2023
Mako sharks shark shark shark shark shark shark shark shark shark.

Marine Biologist Lauren Romeiro and filmmaker Joe Romeiro were off the coast of Rhode Island studying and filming sharks when their ROV (remote operated vehicle) was disabled by a curious Mako shark. Mako sharks are the fastest shark in the ocean. The husband and wife team from Rhode Island has spent countless hours in the…

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Rhode Island Weather for August 17, 2023 – John Donnelly

August 17, 2023
Tuesday Rhode Island weather map.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Little change from one day to the next, cloud cover and relatively high humidity on the menu for today. Morning lows in the low 60’s with some mist, and afternoon highs in the low 80’s with a light easterly breeze. It’s a “C+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…

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We Cook! Red Stripe’s Portuguese Mussels – Joe Peticca

August 17, 2023
A bowl of mussels and tomatoes on a table, perfect for seafood recipes.

by Joe Peticca, chef, Red Stripe Restaurant Red Stripe’s Portuguese Mussels: Enjoy Red Stripe’s Portuguese Mussels in the comfort of your own home! This savory medley of chorizo, shallots, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine, and cilantro will take you on a culinary voyage ala Portugal, by way of Providence! Servings: 2-3 servings of Red Stripe’s…

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A Greener View: Herbicides – Jeff Rugg

August 17, 2023
A person is watering a garden with an orange hose.

By Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: My neighbor and I share a fence line. Many weeds and small trees are growing between the two fences. My neighbor doesn’t like “chemicals” and wants to use a homemade concoction that to me is just a bunch of chemicals. I bought a weedkiller that says it works in…

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Ocean State Job Lot’s “Educator Deal Days” for teachers, TODAY – Aug. 23

August 17, 2023
Ocean State Job Lot offers exclusive deals for educators during their Educator Deal Days. Take advantage of these special discounts and savings by presenting a screenshot of the current promotion at any Ocean State Job Lot location.

Ocean State Job Lot’s “Educator Deal Days” Gives Teachers Gift Cards Equal to 40% of their Purchase of $20.00 or More Special offer from region’s premier closeout retailer available to all educators, school management and support personnel August 17th through August 23rd    Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode…

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24-hour Ida Lewis Distance Race, starts Friday morning in Newport

August 16, 2023
A group of Ida Lewis sailboats in the water.

Photo, top: Stephen Cloutier for Bluenose Yacht Sales Ida Lewis Distance Race Forty eight sailing teams have entered the Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Bluenose Yacht Sales. The 24-hour overnight competition starts at 11 a.m. Friday, August 18 between Fort Adams State Park and the Pell Bridge; prime viewing spots are Fort Adams and…

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RI woman in Washington County died from Powassan, a rare Tick-Borne virus

August 16, 2023
A tick is sitting on a green leaf.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reporting a confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus disease (Powassan) detected in a Rhode Island resident who later died after contracting the disease. Laboratory testing was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which confirmed the finding earlier this month. The case involved…

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