Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Rhode Island Weather for Nov. 2, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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:…
Read MoreHealthSource RI open enrollment begins with help available: virtual, call, in-person
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…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Panning for gold – Mari Nardolillo Dias
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,…
Read MoreThe Fall High School sports season is wrapping up, BAM! Just like that! – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter As August turned to September, the Fall high school sports season was just beginning. It only seemed like it was yesterday, when the teams were venturing out on the season refreshed and full of hope for success. Who can believe that the past twelve weeks would be in the rear view…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: VOTE. Take a walk in the woods. Check your deer, no fires, hunt, waterfowl hunt…
Southern Rhode Island Conservation forestry walking tour in Richmond The Southern Rhode Island Conservation District will be hosting a free Forestry Walking Tour at Hillsdale Preserve forestry research site in Richmond, RI on November 16 from 10 am – 12 pm to learn about enhancing forest resilience and addressing climate-related challenges. The preserve is located…
Read MoreScouting for Food, RI’s largest annual food drive, to collect and turn in 50 tons of food
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…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 1, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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…
Read MoreA Healthy and Safe Halloween
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…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 31, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
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…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Pawtucket Hall of Fame Awards night TOMORROW
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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