Uses include low-cost vet care for pets of low-income households, preparing animals for adoption and rehabilitating wildlife The Rhode Island Foundation is awarding $550,000 in grants to 24 animal welfare programs across the state....
by Roger Schreffler, special to RINewsToday & Nancy Thomas, publisher With the Jorge Elorza administration coming to an end on January 2, many eyes will focus on the new mayor of Providence, Brett Smiley, with surety that he...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure begins to give way and recede northward, maybe in fear of the beastly low pressure system developing over the southeastern US. Winds will remain mostly calm and out of the east less...
by Chef Alison Mountford, contributing chef Notes – I love a bowl of creamy Cheesy Polenta on a cold evening. Sometimes I just have a bowl, but if you want to make it a meal, add roasted vegetables or meat. 5 cups water 1...
An elderly dog is a little animal that deserves all the love and care, in honor of so many years of fidelity and service with the beings it loves. But the oldest Pet of a family, which was supposed to stay inside, enjoying...
Internationally renowned South African sculptor Lionel Smit has returned to Providence in the form of “Morphous,” his bronze and steel sculpture now on display in Kennedy Plaza. The Avenue Concept brought a different one...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure dominates today, keeping the skies clear, other than a short period of high thin clouds during the morning as a quick upper ‘twist’ in the atmosphere sails through. Winds will be...
Breaking gender stereotypes, tough bull crocs often pitch in to take care of hatchlings. Scientists believe they could be showing off their potential as future mating partners Most reptile parents can be charged with offspring negligence....
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary A KIND GESTURE The other day I was going about my daily Business and something wonderful happened. I received a card in the mail from someone I know but hardly...
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...
The case of the dog that lost her life at the hands of the Chantada hunter has taken over social networks and local media. A wave of anger and indignation was unleashed against the reprehensible acts of man and numerous animal...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly clear as high pressure continues to control our weather for another day. Temperatures within normal range, maybe a couple of degrees off the average high of 42, but that’s the target, from...
The temperature in Providence is 30; the windchill is 21 degrees. Photo: B. Higgins for RINewsToday “Let me be very clear. The system if broken. We have street workers who report back…we have street workers who don’t…”...
Many dogs on the street decide to isolate themselves before coming into contact with people . Reason? They are victims of abuse so severe and profound that they become creatures of anxiety and distrust. A pit bull found in a ditch...
Total RGGI funding support rises to $6.8M for winter electricity bills among most vulnerable Rhode Islanders; $50 million for all ratepayers; and $43.5 million in past due bill forgiveness to vulnerable households Governor...
On December 8th, as part of the annual defense spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023, the House – for the third time this Congress – passed the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success (AMIGOS) Act, which was introduced...
We have rapid developments in Ukraine as Israel, the USA, Britain, the Netherlands, Latvia, Norway, South Korea, Japan are leaving the country en masse, while the EU is also removing its staff. The Greek decision is expected from...
This is what it looks like when a product complaint is taken way too far. Just about every person has been part of a bad customer experience, whether on the customer or management side. That said, regardless of what happened,...
Quick facts When is it?Every December 20thTagged asHobbies & ActivitiesWhat's the hashtag?#GamesDayWho founded it?Games Workshop Have we missed something? What kind of Games do you most enjoy, board Games, card Games, or maybe...
According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 1.1 million Americans have “died suddenly” after the COVID-19 vaccines were released to the public. The secret report from the CDC confirms...
Chicken eggs come in many colors, but there are two that we typically encounter at the grocery store: brown and white. Though brown eggs are often more expensive, the shade of an eggshell says nothing about the quality of what’s...