Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Heating assistance program open now at RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund
With temperatures dropping, United Way of Rhode Island has announced the opening of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) for 2024-2025. The Fund is available to help local households struggling with their home heating bills, but who are not eligible for federal or state assistance. The GNEF is sponsored by the Block Island…
Read MoreRI Blood Center gives thanks while encouraging blood donations Thanksgiving week
Last year, RIBC saw a nearly 20% drop in blood donations during the week of Thanksgiving alone Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) is calling on the community to help support the region’s blood supply by donating blood this Thanksgiving. All who come to donate between Sunday, November 24th and Sunday, December 1st will receive a festive long-sleeve…
Read MoreA Waif – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2024 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. He was…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: It takes a village to assemble and distribute “Turkey Baskets” in Pawtucket
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien and over 125 volunteers from local companies, banks, civic groups, and even students from local schools, assembled over 900 boxes (turkey baskets) to be given to low-income Pawtucket residents. These baskets, including Thanksgiving fixings, bread and turkey, are being distributed Monday, Nov. 25th at the former Apex…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Gizmo at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello my name is Gizmo, I came to PAC after my previous owner misunderstood me when I scratched them. I mean, I was almost sat on, oops! I am a young, sweet and playful cat. I seem to be very interested in the other cats, I wouldn’t mind living with one……I’ll pass on dogs though…
Read More10 Reasons why Portugal will have the most immigration from the US in 2025
byLamares, Capela & Associados – published in PALCUS 10 Reasons Why Portugal Will Be the Country with the Most Immigration from the U.S. in 2025 With Donald Trump’s election and the political landscape of the United States in 2025, many Americans are reconsidering where they want to live. Portugal, known for its mild climate, safety,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 23, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our stubborn low pressure system finally shifts to the east-northeast, but not after depositing more scattered showers through the morning. We may see some sun this afternoon with a northwesterly push of drier air, but its a long shot. Lows in the low 40’s and highs in the upper 40s with…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Nov. 23, 2024
Here is an abbreviated recap of news from this past week – for more information, search for any of the items for more details. We hope this is helpful to keep up with happenings in a fast-paced news world. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Homecoming game and celebration canceled at Durfee HS in Fall River due…
Read More3 fun, ultimate last minute edible gifts they’ll remember you for, always – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, EverydayCheapskate.com Who among us hasn’t at some time during the hectic days of December said those old familiar words, “Next year I’m going to get started earlier!” I don’t know what you meant by “earlier,” but today seems about right. Here for your consideration are three ideas meant to encourage…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Turkey talk, conservation news, comedian picks RI, Greenway, holiday lights, 2A
Photo, above: RIDEM Southern Rhode Island Conservation District Southern Rhode Island Conservation District hosts sign-up session for NRCS conservation funding for RI farmers and landowners. A sign-up session for the first cycle of fiscal year 2025 Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) funding for farmers, forest landowners, oyster growers, ranchers and urban growers. The deadline to…
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