Antioxidants are nature's weapon against harmful molecules called "free radicals," which are continuously created by the body as cells do their jobs. These unstable molecules can damage our cells and cause diseases such as cancer as...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Labor Day 9/4/23: Another heat wave starts today with high temps climbing to 90 under mostly calm conditions as high pressure builds in from the west. Morning lows start in the mid 60’s. Dew...
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced the completion of a months-long restoration of Rosecliff mansion. Begun on Jan. 2, the project finished ahead of schedule and all together cost $7 million dollars. According...
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues While critics are attempting to go through the courts to put the brakes on allowing Medicare to negotiate and set drug prices, last week, the Biden administration announced its...
This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. by Nancy Kirsch, for Ocean State Stories Experts examine root causes and propose measures...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure still in control, but slides to the east and allows warmer air into the area. Morning lows in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid 80’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s...
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary The so-called debates among the Democratic candidates for the party’s nomination for the First District were a waste of time for anyone interested in the issues...
Pawtucket will Host “McCoy’s Final Inning” TODAY, Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the stadium. The feature will be rescheduled fireworks from July 4th – one last time! Events begin around 3pm. PawSox fans will...
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews people in leadership roles in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with Joe Mulligan, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Providence. Appointed by new Mayor Brett Smiley, Mulligan...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/2/23: High pressure keeps us in the clear through most of the day, the only exception will be some evening cloud cover. Highs in the mid 70’s after morning lows in the upper 50’s...
Historic Preservation Project Award Unity Park, Bristol – Joseph M. Brito Jr., CEO Looking at Unity Park now, bubbling with activity from Businesses, restaurants, and shops, it’s hard to imagine that this complex just...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly clear sky through nearly all of the day under high pressure. We’ll have a very light and variable breeze mostly out of the northeast. Morning lows in the upper 40’s rising to the mid...
Photo: The Steeple & Stone development, depicted in the architectural rendering above, represents the adaptive reuse of the historic St. Patrick Church in Cumberland. This transformative initiative will offer 44 affordable apartments,...
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The High School Fall Season tradition is ready to take off! It is time to go and support the hometown teams and their athletes! Before the first leaf turns and falls to the ground, the 2023-24 high...
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD. contributing writer “Standing on the water’s edge you think you’re in control. Until she lulls you into depths no one would know… She’s so cold and vast, there’s...
RI WINS (Workforce Investment & New Solutions) is the name utilized by the RI Cross Disability Co- alition for our DD Transformation Grant in collaboration with the RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) and Skills for RI’s...
By Jeff Rugg, contributing writer I recently wrote an article about two property owners sharing a fence line who needed to have their common weeds dealt with. The first thing I told them to do was to pull or cut the weeds down and...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure pushes in from the northwest, keeping TS Idalia well to our south, with only some high cloud cover arcing in over the top during the day, eventually that will evaporate as well with...
Happening Today—URI Center for Military and Veteran Education hosts fall welcome and orientation for student veteran community Aug. 31 All veteran and military-connected students are invited to attend Close to a year into...
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front with higher humidity and dense fog in the morning, somewhat overcast most of the day. Showers late in the day, giving way to late sun and leading into a good stretch of weather ahead...