Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Older adults lonelier without a partner – than without children – during pandemic (URI)
Having a partner more important than children to staving off loneliness during pandemic, new study finds – A new study released in the European Journal of Ageing found that having a partner had a greater impact than having children in helping to stave off loneliness among older adults during the pandemic’s first wave. Researchers at the University of…
Read MoreRI Weather for Thurs, August 4, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A lot like yesterday, only hotter. Morning lows in the low 70’s followed by afternoon highs in the low 90’s with a southwesterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. Some clouds may roll in later in the evening with showers well to our northwest. Another Summer heat wave. ___ John Donnelly was…
Read MoreOh, Deer! Public Deer survey & Hunting Permits
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that deer permits for legal regulated hunting, including the “all outdoors” package, are now on sale online and at local sales agents. In addition, the agency’s summer deer survey has begun. Deer permits are sold as antlered or antlerless deer permits. Hunters must have the appropriate…
Read MoreOcean State’s Muse Foundation promotes giving in August, Black Philanthropy Month
By Ann Clanton, Contributing Reporter Rhode Island’s black population is only 6.9% of the state’s population, yet the need for services and programs amongst African-Americans and persons who identify as Black is extensive. While we often look to our government and community organizations to meet the program and human service needs, the month of August…
Read MoreHeat Advisory next few days – Providence info
Heat Advisory Issued for City of Providence, Providence Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers and Extends Water Park and Pool HoursOfficials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that, due to the heat advisory and dangerously high extreme…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 4-8-22. Advance Directives, Victory Day – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) We start off with a question from one of our readers. How should I inform the VA about my personal preferences regarding future treatment options if I am unable to do so? Ken C Woonsocket The VA has a form that you can fill out…
Read MoreIts Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist __ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…
Read MoreRI Weather for Wed, Aug. 3, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly sunny day with a few fair weather clouds dotting the sky during the afternoon, no rain expected. Morning lows around 70 rise to the mid 80’s with light southwesterly breeze. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston, where…
Read MoreJuiseppe Cusumano, closing in on a world title – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer There are many complimentary words to describe this heavyweight boxing champion. If I were forced to use only one word to describe him, the word I would choose is “perseverance”. He is a proven warrior in the ring. He hits like a sledgehammer. He is as humble as he is…
Read MoreUniversity Orthopedics FREE Fall Sports pre-participation exams for student-athletes
Continuing a tradition more than two decades in the making, University Orthopedics is proud to announce it will once again provide free Fall Sports Pre-Participation Exams for student-athletes of all ages, including those at the collegiate level. University Orthopedics will host this year’s event in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The exams will be conducted…
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