Rhode Island Weather for Nov. 2, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Saturday weather: partly cloudy, 59/48.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Much cooler today, afternoon highs expected to only reach the upper 50’s after morning lows in the mid to upper 40’s with high pressure building from the north. Scattered cloud cover generally with afternoon overcast developing but no rain in the forecast. It’s a “B” day! Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…

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HealthSource RI open enrollment begins with help available: virtual, call, in-person

Stethoscope and chalkboard: Health insurance.

Rhode Islanders encouraged to consider range of quality health and dental coverage options, take advantage of unprecedented availability of financial help  HealthSource RI (HSRI), the state’s health insurance marketplace, announces that November 1st through January 31, 2025 marks the annual Open Enrollment period for individuals and families to enroll in, change, or renew their health…

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GriefSPEAK: Panning for gold – Mari Nardolillo Dias

Golden bubbles rising on black background.

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving I was recently reminded of a long forgotten childhood memory. I was cleaning the garage, and found a crate with various and sundry items. Most proved inconsequential – until I was scraping the proverbial bottom. I did not recognize it at first, this tiny,…

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Scouting for Food, RI’s largest annual food drive, to collect and turn in 50 tons of food

Girl Scouts collecting canned goods.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, starting at 9 a.m., Scouts from Scouting America, Narragansett Council, will be out in their communities, collecting non-perishable food donations from neighbors who participated in the 37th annual “Scouting for Food” drive. Residences across Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut received a yellow door tag last week with instructions on how to…

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Rhode Island Weather for November 1, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Rhode Island weather: partly cloudy, 79/53.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A little rinse and repeat. Highs will be in the low 70’s from morning lows in the mid 60’s with a southwesterly breeze. Is THIS the last hurrah to summer? It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…

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A Healthy and Safe Halloween

West Highland Terrier in Halloween costume.

Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about Halloween safety precautions.   Halloween street smarts  Costume safety tips  Healthy Halloween tips  Driving   ___ Some trace the spooky tradition to the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland. When large numbers of…

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Rhode Island Weather for October 31, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Halloween weather map: partly cloudy, 79/53.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Halloween 10/31/24: ​A great evening for trick or treating, spookies don’t have to cover up their costumes with jackets this year as afternoon highs will be in the upper 70’s from morning lows in the mid 50’s with a southwesterly breeze. Happy Halloween! Enjoy the day – is THIS the last…

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To Do in RI: Pawtucket Hall of Fame Awards night TOMORROW

pawtucket armory

The annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame Awards banquet will be held TOMORROW, Friday, November 1, 2024 with a 6:00pm Reception and a 7:00pm Dinner at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange Street • Pawtucket, RI 02860. Each year new members are inducted into the Pawtucket Hall of Fame as well as recognize a person…

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