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...
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary WE LIVE IN STRANGE TIMES (PART 2) Last week I laid down some issues, things going on in society that make zero sense. I tried to give you a snapshot of what I see out in the world and...
Fewer than half in U.S. rate COVID-19 vaccines as having high Health benefits, low risk of side effects Americans remain steadfast in their belief in the overall value of childhood vaccines, with no change over the last four years...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front begins lifting towards the area from the south with some showers expected later in the afternoon and evening. Mostly cloudy and a big muggy otherwise with morning low in the low 60’s...
Back by popular demand, Plein Air Pawtucket returns to Pawtucket September 2-3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The one-of-a-kind event will allow enthusiasts to explore the work of talented artists as they paint throughout the historic...
This month’s First Friday Coffee will be hosted by the World War II Foundation Global Education Center at 344 Main Street in Wakefield on Friday, September 1st from 8am to 9am. The SRI Chamber of Commerce event is a great time...
by David Brusat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Almost nobody has noticed that a perfect match mates two of Rhode Island’s most critical needs. With URI moving out of the Shepard Building, why not move the state...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal boundary off the south coast keeps us under cloud cover but with a very little chance of rain. Morning lows around 60 with afternoon highs in the upper 70’s and a light southeasterly breeze...
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Providence Business News recognizes men and women over the age of 50 for their sustained success and leadership both in their fields and in the community.” – Providence Business News, August...
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Almost four months ago, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an 81-page advisory report titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” putting a spotlight on a troubling...