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Urgent call by Rhode Island Blood Center for Type O- and B- blood

June 13, 2025 |

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER ISSUES URGENT CALL FOR TYPE O- AND B- BLOOD DONATIONS AHEAD OF WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY The region’s supply of critical blood types is currently at a 2-day level, dangerously low heading into the critical summer months RHODE ISLAND – Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has issued an urgent call for…

20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day: Rhode Island Blood Center sets blood drives

June 11, 2024

Blood center holding several blood drives on June 14th, World Blood Donor Day Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) is highlighting the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day on Friday, June 14th. This annual celebration is an opportunity for blood centers across the world to thank donors for their lifesaving donations and honor their profound impact…

Real Estate in RI: COMPASS Sells Green Hill Ocean Drive, South Kingstown home for $2,960,000 July 13, 2025
Compass announced the sale of 159 Green Hill Ocean Drive in South Kingstown for $2,960,000.* Kira Greene, founding agent of Compass Providence, and Dan Harding of Narragansett’s Lila Delman Compass office, represented the Sellers in this transaction. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront home with wrap-around deck is situated on over an acre of land and has… […]
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Rhode Island Weather Forecast for July 13, 2025 – Jack Donnelly July 13, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another pleasant Sunday with partly cloudy skies and seasonably warm afternoon temps in the mid 80’s and morning lows in the mid 60’s with a southerly breeze. Happy Birthday Bro! It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida… […]
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Remembering Arturo (Arthur Coia): Unbreakable bonds of a Rhode Island close-knit community – Walter Potenza July 13, 2025
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo, top: (Some members of the Rhode Island G12. from left: Freddy, Chef Walter, Michele, Cristoforo, Frank, the Coach, Paul Barbosa, and Arturo, aka Mr. Ferrari) This article was printed in the fall of 2024 and is in memory of Arthur A. Coia, who passed away this week Friends:… […]
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A Greener View: Sumac and Yew – Jeff Rugg July 13, 2025
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: My sumac (staghorn) is now sprouting many “little sumacs” everywhere. I have been trying to pull them up (seldom being able to get the root), but they are popping up faster than I can pull them. I guess the term is called colonizing! Can anything be sprayed on the… […]
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Gimme’ Shelter: Brooke waits for YOU at the Providence Animal Control Center July 13, 2025
Meet Brooke! The sweet little girl is another mixed breed dog that found herself left behind. We think she is a Whippet mix. She is a little spitfire and can run very fast! Her intense zoomies are hilarious to watch. She loves to fetch and play with her toys but is always good about checking… […]
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In the News… quick recap of the news of the week, July 12, 2025 July 12, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Globe sports columnist, Dan Shaughnessy inducted into National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame Newport Kite Festival returning to Brenton Point State Park on July 12–13 Meeting St. Café in Providence being auctioned 1 in 3 MA residents have experienced food insecurity 1 in 3 Rhode Islanders are on Medicaid Historic Modern… […]
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GE Vernova to Pay Nantucket $10.5M for Vineyard Wind Blade Failure. ACK for Whales Pans Agreement – The Nantucket Current July 12, 2025
Reprinted from The Nantucket Current, July 11, 2025, Jason Graziadei Photo: Nancy Thomas, RINewsToday GE Vernova will pay the town of Nantucket and island businesses $10.5 million as part of a settlement related to the offshore wind turbine blade failure in July 2024 at the Vineyard Wind farm. The town announced the settlement Friday morning… […]
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Kenedy Chitolie, junior at The Wheeler School, named Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Youth of the Year July 12, 2025
A junior at The Wheeler School, she is a standout student with a passion for making a positive impact in the community The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence (BGCP) is proud to announce Kenedy Chitolie as its 2025 Youth of the Year, the organization’s highest honor awarded to an exceptional teen who demonstrates outstanding… […]
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Burn with Kearns: Stay Powerful for Life, Even After 50 – Kevin Kearns July 12, 2025
By Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer When you hit 50, the world tells you to slow down. I say—let’s get explosive. No, I’m not talking about jumping into a UFC cage. I’m talking about waking up with more energy, feeling strong when you carry groceries, and preventing falls with better balance, speed, and agility. That’s… […]
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Rhode Island Weather Forecast for July 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly July 12, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist An early morning shower due to a quick-hitting low pressure impulse is expected, followed by partly cloudy skies and seasonable temps with lows in the mid 60’s and highs in the mid 80’s and a light southerly breeze. Happy Birthday Melissa! It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts,… […]
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