Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Reading with Robin hosts 3 authors of The Lost Summers of Newport
WPRI’s The Rhode Show and Reading With Robin bring the biggest book club to the smallest state with The Lost Summers of Newport. Reading With Robin and The Rhode Show present the state’s biggest book club featuring a conversation with authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White about their new novel The Lost Summers…
Read MoreRoad to success for Central HS Football Head Coach Michael Washington – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Photo: Michael Washington being handed the head Coaching job at Central from Centrals former head coach Peter Rios- his former coach and mentor For Central Football’s Head Coach Michael Washington, the road to success has been paved with a lot of Blood, Sweat – and Hard Work! But when you’re building…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: No equipment? No Problem – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, owner Burn with Kearns, contributing writer Sometimes people have a tendency to forget the best piece of fitness equipment out there is your own body. I have been around martial arts and strength training for over 37 years now. It’s great to have all this fancy equipment around. Believe me, I used…
Read MorePublic art creates a beautiful day in the neighborhood
The Association for Public Art says, “Public Art is a reflection of how we see the world – the artist’s response to our time and place combined with our own sense of who we are.” There is something different about the public art at the corner of Daboll and Public Streets. While public art is…
Read MoreSafe Grilling & Outdoor Cooking Tips – Union Fire District
Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown would like to remind residents to practice safe grilling habits while cooking outdoors. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 57% of home grill fires occur between late spring and through the summer. A leading cause of these grill fires is mechanical failures or malfunctions,…
Read More95th annual Greek Festival, Assumption Greek Church in Pawtucket
A not-to-miss event is set for the weekend of August 19th to 21st at the Assumption Greek Church in Pawtucket, when they will hold the 95th annual Greek Festival, 3 days of Greek food, music, and dance. Hours are Friday, 5-9; Saturday, noon to 10pm; Sunday, noon to 9pm. With a tradition (and reputation) for…
Read MoreCDC streamlines COVID guidelines
Yesterday afternoon, the CDC issued streamlining COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, however, with so many tools available…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI – Intro to Shooting Sports 2-day class
August is National Shooting Sports Month. The Rhode Island DEM, Division of Fish & Wildlife will hold a 2-day event, August 27th and 28th from 9am to 1pm each day. Day 1 will be located at 1B Camp E Hun Tee Place – Day 2 location will be announced the day before. RSVP deadline is…
Read MoreRI Weather for August 12, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm and crisp day after most of the humidity will have finally ended for the time being. We’ll have some high cloud cover as a weak upper level twist drops in over the area later in the day, but any rain should evaporate before reaching the ground. Morning and evening…
Read MoreHopeHealth expands pediatric hospice services
When children in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are facing serious illness, a dedicated team is standing by to support them and their loved ones. HopeHealth, a regional leader in hospice, palliative and home health care, has expanded its services for patients from birth to age 21 who have a life-limiting illness. Its pediatric hospice program,…
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