In the Arena – Justice Stephen Erickson

High pressure settles in for a day and keeps us in the clear for most of the day, with maybe some afternoon scattered clouds decorating the blue sky. Light winds out of the west less than 10 mph with morning lows around 30 and afternoon highs around 40. ___. John...

Twenty-three Rhode Island nonprofits have received funding to support their work from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI). With a particular focus on programs that advance educational opportunities for at-risk populations, human services, and civic organizations improving our communities, the bank has awarded $89,885 in charitable grants. “This is an especially challenging...

Noting that it is archery and small game season on the hunting calendar, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is urging all recreational users of state management areas and undeveloped state parks to wear 200 square inches of solid, daylight fluorescent orange clothing while using these areas. For public safety, wearing bright orange articles of clothing is mandatory during the designated hunting seasons. This winter, DEM has received many reports of non-compliance. Recreational users of these areas – including hikers, birdwatchers, people walking their dogs, etc. – who don’t wear orange are putting themselves at risk for accidental shootings, injuries, or worse.