Rhode Island Weather for Aug. 16, 2023 – John Donnelly

Rhode Island's Wednesday weather map.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist A residual area of low pressure branching off from the main system swings by to our south, with most of the rain over the Cape and Islands, sparing mainland RI from this batch. Clouds will be prevalent over the area, keeping high temps down but RH up. Morning lows in the…

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Rhode Island Weather for Aug. 15, 2023 – John Donnelly

Rhode Island's weather map for Tuesday.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system moves through the area and delivers rain through early afternoon with clouds lingering through evening. Morning lows in the mid 60’s warm only to the low 70’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John…

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CES Boxing Scorch Mohegan Sun Arena – Brendan Higgins

A crowd of people watching a CES Boxing match.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer This past Saturday night promoter Jimmy Burchfield hit a grand slam with his presentation of Summer Heat 2023 at Mohegan Sun Arena. A capacity crowd witnessed a full line-up of professional boxing featuring a double main event headlined by Cordale Booker and Jaime Clampitt-Hayes. CES Boxing should be proud of…

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The Harriet Ballou Charitable Foundation launches in Rhode Island

A group of older people sitting on a bench and smiling.

Organizations urged to apply for cash grants The Harriet Ballou Charitable Foundation (HBCF), located at 15 Cowesett Road in Warwick, RI, is proud to announce its official launch as a non-profit, philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting senior populations in Rhode Island. HBCF’s primary mission is to provide essential resources, funding, and advocacy to initiatives that enhance…

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It’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones

Steven just told me that mood all the time can assassinate my boyfriend. However, I am not sure if this statement is based on some sort of exaggerated representation from comics.

by Timothy Jones, RI cartoonist ___ 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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ART! Block Island Airport Gallery features work of Annabel Manning & call for fall artists

An artistic sand dune showcasing a vibrant surfboard.

The gallery at the Block Island Airport, which is a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), announced the opening of its late summer exhibit featuring works by Middletown’s Annabel Manning. The exhibition runs through late-September.  Manning is a Middletown visual artist and educator currently…

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Networking Pick of the Week – No. RI Chamber of Commerce in Providence

A businessman is pointing at a network of people.

The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is having a networking event and will be welcoming its newest members, too on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM). The event will be held at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, at 188 Valley St Suite 125, Providence. Don’t miss out on this…

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What it takes to be “Ship Shape”, British style – Mary T. O’Sullivan

The queen mary 2 is lit up at night.

By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “[Ship Shape] is of nautical origin, based on the obligation of a sailor to keep his or her quarters arranged neatly and securely due to the limited space typically allotted to service members aboard ship, and against turbulence at sea.” Wiktionary             If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep over 3,000 passengers and crew…

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