Rhode Island
DEM, REI Co-op Invite Rhode Islanders to #OptOutside on Black Friday
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Division of Environmental Administration (DEM) together with specialty outside retailer REI Co-op are encouraging people and households to go for a more healthy approach to spend Black Friday; one which reconnects them with nature by spending time outdoor. Rhode Island’s pure and public belongings, together with 8,200 acres of parkland, 400 miles of mountain climbing and biking trails, 25 parks and nature preserves, and eight saltwater seashores supply wholesome, stress-free options to crowded Black Friday procuring. From mountain climbing, biking, fishing, and extra, there are various methods to take pleasure in time outdoor.
“DEM is happy to affix REI within the #OptOutside motion to assist acknowledge the worth and well-being of spending time outdoor,” stated DEM Director Terry Grey. “Rhode Island has an incredible array of historic parks and recreation areas all through the state the place residents and guests can join with nature and get lively. We hope Rhode Islanders will make #OptOutside part of their Black Friday traditions.”
Since 2015, REI has closed its shops and inspired its staff to #OptOutside on one of many nation’s busiest procuring days. This yr REI introduced its dedication to closing their doorways on Black Friday for good. DEM invitations everybody who “opts exterior” on November 25 to take an image at a state park or administration space and hashtag your picture utilizing the hashtag #OptOutside and tag @RIStateParks on Instagram or Fb. For extra details about the #OptOutside motion, concepts for self-guided hikes, and to find out about occasions hosted by RI Land Belief and different outside teams in Rhode Island, go to www.dem.ri.gov/optoutside.
As half of a bigger community of leisure alternatives in Rhode Island, state parks play an necessary function in supporting public well being, attracting tourism, offering inexpensive staycation choices for Rhode Island households, and selling a more healthy surroundings. Rhode Island’s pure and public belongings are magnets, attracting greater than 9 million Rhode Islanders and vacationers a yr. They’re additionally an engine that provides an estimated $315 million to the economic system, producing practically $40 million in state and native taxes and supporting practically 4,000 jobs a yr.
Everybody who enjoys parks, seashores, and public outside areas has a accountability to maintain them clear. According to this ethic, DEM continues to advertise a carry-in/carry-out trash coverage that has been in impact since 1992. DEM’s carry-in/carry-out coverage encourages guests to take private accountability, take their trash with them, and depart no hint behind. Together with the Nationwide Park Service and most state park techniques throughout the nation, DEM believes this can be a greatest observe that promotes conservation, fosters a way of stewardship, and results in higher customer experiences.
For extra details about Rhode Island state parks and different DEM divisions and applications, go to http://www.dem.ri.gov/. For extra info on DEM applications and initiatives, go to www.dem.ri.gov. Comply with DEM on Fb, Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@rhodeisland.dem) for well timed updates.
Rhode Island
Explosive Offense Leads Rams Past Bonnies, 4-3 – University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island (6-1-2, 1-1-0 A-10)
Starters: DiLoreto (GK), Clarke-Tosczak, Namusse, Sanchis, Oystese, Walker, Taylor, Lykkegaard, Mwamba, Etxegarai
Substitutes: Bermingham, Harris, Schwab, Morrill, Yurkovic
St. Bonaventure (3-5-2, 0-1-1 A-10)
Starters: Pucci (GK), Drath, Ehrich, Ferretti, Addo, Brito, Akuazaoku, Tall, Javitt, Dawson, Shillington
Substitutes: Mercer, Finelli, Helle, Dreasky, Aroza
Scoring Summary
9:07 – URI – Etxegarai (Namusse)
11:12 – SBU – Akuazaoku (Shillington)
13:03 – URI – (OWN GOAL)
50:44 – URI – Etxegarai (Bermingham)
55:18 – SBU – Tall (Shillington)
72:22 – SBU – Akuazaoku (unassisted)
86:25 – URI – Sanchis (Yurkovic)
How it Happened
Rhode Island had its most explosive game of the season, beating St. Bonaventure 4-3 in the Atlantic 10 home opener Saturday night.
The game started with three goals in three minutes. Junior forward Íñigo Etxegarai scored his first of two goals on the night at the nine minute mark. A free kick by Keegan Walker was touched by Isnaba Namussé who had a pass to Etxegarai at the top of the box. The San Sebastian, Spain native blasted a shot past Bonnies keeper Nicolas Pucci for his first goal of the season.
Two minutes later the visitors broke through to knot the score at 1-1. Umechi Akuazaoku had a shot from the top of the box that found the back of the net. The score didn’t stay tied for long as an own goal gave the Rams a 2-1 lead going into the break.
The scoring continued in the second half, as Etxegarai scored again, this time off a quick touch from Brandon Bermingham at the 50th minute. The Bonnies kept fighting, striking in the 55th minute when Callum Shillington set up a pass to Mo Tall in the corner of the box. The shot by Tall soared past Rhody keeper Nate DiLoreto’s reach for his first goal of the season.
St. Bonaventure scored its third goal of the night to tie it at 3-3 when Akuazaoku headed in a rebound off an initial shot by Kenzo Brito that hit the top post.
The game looked to finish in a draw until Joan Sanchis scored a game-winner with less than four minutes remaining in the game. Nate Yurkovic had a cross from the corner and Sanchis tipped it in off his head for his third goal of the year and Rhody held on to win.
Inside the Box Score
- Rhode Island had six different players tally points in the win.
- Íñigo Etxegarai scored his first two goals of the season.
- Joan Sanchis netted his team-high third goal on the year.
- Keeper Nate DiLoreto made five saves in 90:00 between the posts.
- After keeping the shots even in the first half 5-5, the Rams outshot the visiting Bonnies 13-9 in the second.
- Isnaba Namussé and Brandon Bermingham recorded their first assists of the season.
- Five players played for all 90 minutes of the game.
- Saturday’s four goals were the most scored in a game by the Rams since beating UMaine Fort Kent 8-1 12 matches ago on Oct. 10, 2023.
Up Next
The Rams have a home non-conference matchup against in-state Bryant Tuesday. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the URI Soccer Complex.
Rhode Island
The Ultimate Rhode Island Dining Guide: Our reporters love to eat. Here’s what they recommend
Dining in Rhode Island: An ode to the Ocean State’s food scene.
The light changes with the seasons, the temperatures go up and down, but dining excellence across the Ocean State is as consistent as the tides.
When it comes to Rhode Island restaurants and dining, everyone has an opinion.
But here’s the thing: Everyone is right. Rhode Island is a foodie’s paradise. And it’s not just the fancy cuisine – sure, we have that, and some of the most innovative chefs in the world – Rhode Island’s got the all-time faves and the traditions, like pizza strips, frozen lemonade and stuffies.
Like I said, we’ve got you covered when it comes to new restaurants to try. We even offer recipes now and then so you can make some of your restaurant favorites at home. Dealing with dietary restrictions, like going gluten-free? We’ve got you covered there, too.
For some fun this fall, we had all of The Journal’s writing staff pitch in for the Ultimate Rhode Island Dining Guide. And why not – food touches so many aspects of our lives, just as it touches so many of their beats.
For instance, our NENPA Journalist of the Year, courts reporter Katie Mulvaney, takes us on a quest to find one of her favorite sandwiches, the muffuletta. Political reporter Kathy Gregg dove into some finance records to see where local lawmakers were eating, and who paid the bill. Reporter Paul Edward Parker has a teenage son, so who better to send to a ghost kitchen? And reporter Patrick Anderson, always a good one to bring historical perspective to stories, takes a look at the old-fashioned foods that make up “Swamp Yankee” cuisine.
See? Something for everyone. Take a look!
Rhode Island
How important is Quonset Business Park to RI’s economy? We break down the numbers.
Go out to sea for a view of Point Judith’s breakwaters
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NORTH KINGSTOWN – When the Navy base at Quonset Point closed in the 1970s, it delivered a body blow to Rhode Island’s economy that would be felt for years.
But when the federal government transferred the Quonset Naval Air Station and adjacent Naval Construction Battalion Center Davisville, which closed almost two decades later, to the state, Rhode Island leaders envisioned an industrial park that could take up some of the slack left in the Navy’s wake.
While much of the infrastructure was already in place – including rail lines, docking facilities and an airport – the state has poured millions into developing the Quonset Business Park, which is now home to the premier nuclear submarine builder in the world and one of the busiest auto importing ports in the country.
Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the industrial park, now run by the Quonset Development Corporation, a state agency that is a subsidiary of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, the state economic development agency:
The industrial park
Located about 20 miles south of Providence by road, Quonset Business Park sits on 3,198 acres, including 1,446 acres for business development, of which 130 acres remain unrestricted.
People
As of July 2024, more than 14,379 full- and part-time jobs were located at more than 239 companies in Quonset, including submarine maker General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Atlantic Distribution (NORAD), an automobile importer; Toray Plastics (America); and Ørsted, the offshore wind-farm company that has a regional operations and maintenance hub in Quonset.
The average annual wage for those who work in the industrial park is $69,656.
Planes
Run under the auspices of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, also a state agency that is a subsidiary of the commerce corporation, Quonset State Airport is home to the Rhode Island Air National Guard. The airport, at an elevation of 18.3 feet above sea level, has a 7,504-foot main runway and a 4,000-foot crosswind runway.
Trains
Last year, 7,513 rail cars moved on the industrial park’s 18.2 miles of freight rail lines.
Automobiles
Cars can be looked at in two ways when it comes to Quonset:
First, the industrial park has 20 miles of roadways – plus 2.3 miles of paved bike path, for those looking for substitutes for motor vehicles.
But, more important economically, the Port of Davisville within the industrial park is one of the top 10 importers of cars in the nation. In 2023, 239,761 auto imports moved through the port, plus 10,731 used autos were shipped out.
Ships
The Port of Davisville has five terminals with 4,500 feet of berthing space, including three active roll-on/roll-off berths, with 235 acres of operating capacity.
In 2023, 260 ships made port calls at Davisville.
The port is also home to the Rhode Island Fast Ferry terminal, offering service to Martha’s Vineyard.
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