Wood River Health, formerly Wood River Health Services, serving people in Southeastern Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut, debuts a new look, a new name, and recognizes a staff achievement and new board members as 2023 approaches. Their...
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association reports that law enforcement agencies across the state are increasing the number of impaired driving patrols during the holiday season as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled...
Alabama hunters harvested 144 alligators during the 2018 seasons with the heaviest weighing in at 700 pounds. A total of 260 tags were issued in the four hunting zones. John Herthum of Montgomery took the 700-pound gator that measured...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Severe Winter storm continues to intensify through the morning with moderate to heavy wind driven rain. Gusts out of the southeast up to a limb-shredding range of 50-60 mph expected, so power outages...
The fact that an innocent pitbull faces certain death in a shelter where she should be provided with safety, love and protection; It’s something that infuriates us and we will never be able to understand. Poor pets often...
by John A. Cianci, veteran contributing writer First – Merry Christmas to all our veterans, supporters, and readers, here! Let’s start off with questions from a few of our readers on Camp Lejeune I served at...
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...