by John Donnelly, meteorologist Breezy conditions through the day with increasing clouds later in the evening well ahead of a mid-western storm system. Afternoon temperatures rise to the upper 40s from morning lows in the lower...
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he interviews Sue Babin, of RI Foster and Adoptive Families. The organization was begun by four women who were foster mothers. The group supports families in...
Well hello there, I’m Dottie and I was found as a stray with my leash cut off and AWFUL skin, I was abandoned – but microchipped – but that didn’t go anywhere 🙁 I am about 6 years old, my teeth are nice...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist It’s a simple one! Low pressure system leaves the area, with cloud cover thinning during the day. Morning lows in the upper 20’s and afternoon highs in the low to mid 40’s with a light northwesterly...
By Michael Fine Note to readers: This story is longer than most I’ve written, so we’re going to send out one section a week over the next six weeks, on Sundays. I’d suggest starting it on your cell, and if you like what...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 3/4/23: A rain and snow mix continues over the area into mid afternoon as a low pressure system passes. Winds will be gusting towards 40 mph out of the northeast shifting to north-northwesterly...
The Rhode Island Lottery, in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), dedicates March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Problem...
The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island invites you to attend their annual Legislative Leaders Forum on Wednesday, March 22nd from 9:45 to 11:15 AM at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. The group announces that the RI Speaker of the...
Photo: Marcia S. Izzi Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI) is pleased to announce exciting changes to its Board of Trustees, including the addition of four new board members. Marcia S. Izzi, a Board member of ARRI since 2019 and...
Courageous RI – Stay curious, not furious. Bolstered with a federal grant from the US Department of Homeland Security, a program called “Courageous RI” had a soft launch a few days ago with a RI State House press...
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi today announced a 14-bill package of legislation to address Rhode Island’s housing crisis. The announcement came in a live event at the RI State House which was unique in being held at the state...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Clouds will build through the afternoon ahead of an advancing warm front with flurries starting by late evening. Beforehand, afternoon highs will peak in the low to mid 40’s with morning lows around...
There’s a new Saturday radio show that proves not all talk radio has to be combative and super serious to reach its audience. Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien think there’s plenty of room for a more lighthearted approach to a wider...
“I would like to thank Mayor Brett Smiley and the Providence Board of Parks Commissioners for today’s decision. Like them, I believe this historic piece of art should remain in Rhode Island and be preserved instead of being melted...
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues March 15th – Deadline for Veterans Real Estate Tax Applications If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1947, and were honorably discharged, under Rhode...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system passes through overnight with light rain ending by 10 am. There is a good deal of warm air advection with this system, so temperatures will be mild for early March, rising to...
“Drones and a Wheelchair made all the difference.” Kraig Mitchell, a resident of Cranston, fell in love with the idea of drones the minute he saw them in 2014, and he couldn’t wait to try them. Muscular Dystrophy lowered the...
Spring follows winter as surely as day follows night. TODAY House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi will host a news conference TODAY to announce his latest package of legislation to address Rhode Island’s housing crisis. The news...
by Alison Mountford, contributing chef Many people tell me their spices in the spice cabinet are getting old or they wonder if they have an expiration date. They do lose flavor and an easy way to use up ground spices and buy fewer...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another storm system developing over the mid-western US will intrude over southern New England later in the evening, but mostly a light rain event this will be. High pressure keeps the lower levels...
by Nancy Thomas Jessica Hagen is the owner and director of Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design, located in beautiful Newport, RI. Ms. Hagen founded the gallery in 2005 and curates the gallery’s collection of painting, sculpture, photography,...