Rhode Island’s weather can surprise people in spring, especially when it comes to snow. The last winter was busy with two heavy storms that hit the state in January and February, forcing residents to use shovels. A late‑season snow event is very unlikely now, but the state has seen snowfall in
The day starts with sharp breezes coming from the northwest, pushing temperatures into the lower 20s and low 30s. The cold air feels like a chill that makes you reach for your jacket early in the morning. Soon after, the clouds begin to clear. By midday a bright sky takes over, letting the sun warm
Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards. The award recognizes top athletes from across the state, and both Faulkner and Schumacher earned their spots in a
Eileen Gu is a 22‑year‑old freestyle skier who has won every major competition she’s entered. She grew up in the United States, studied at Stanford, and now competes for China, a choice that has sparked both praise and criticism. Her success means people love her, but they also hate her when she win
The big news from Hollywood Casino York is that it earned 17 % more money in March than it did the year before. The casino’s total gambling income topped $11. 8 million this month, up from a little over $10 million last March. The real driver was sports betting, which jumped more than 130 % and
The closure of St. Dominic Academy left a void in Maine high school sports, but its former athletes are still making waves across the state. After the school shut down in March 2025, many of its players moved to nearby schools, bringing their talent and experience with them. A surprising number of
The Los Angeles Clippers finished the season stronger than most expected, turning a rough 6‑21 start into over 40 wins. Coach Tyronn Lue guided the squad through a tough year that included player investigations, injuries, internal tension, and major trade‑deadline moves. Despite the progress, the te
The Supreme Court has granted a procedural win to major oil and gas companies, allowing them to move their environmental lawsuits from state to federal court. The decision comes after a Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million for damage to the state’s coast, a case that has been part
Runners from all over the globe are heading to Boston for the 130th Marathon, eager to test their limits while officials keep a close eye on safety. The race will start in Hopkinton and cut through eight towns before finishing on Boylston Street, drawing about 30, 000 athletes this year. With tens
Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M
