Lebanon Fire

Main Street Pascoag New Construction Right on Schedule

Posted by Wayne G. Barber  Photos by Wayne G. Barber

Used Snow Packer for Sale, 4 Horse Power
74 Main Street, Pascoag, RI  Former Opera House Lot Up-Date

77 Main Street Former Hurst Furniture Corner Lot Also

Drilling and Blasting Ledge that was previously built over.

Breaking News !

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Statement from John DePetro December 24, 2016

To all my WPRO radio listeners : At this time, I have decided to conclude my entertaining weekday 9:a.m. -12pm (noon)

radio show on WPRO.  Thank you to all my listeners for making 2016 my best year ever in radio, with my coverage of the Trump campaign, my many exclusives, plus my national work on The Savage nation and CNN. I am very grateful for the many loyal listeners who have been entertained by my program on WPRO over the past 10 years. While at WPRO, I was very proud to win " Best Talk Show" by the Associated Press in 2008 and 2014. I was honored to be voted " Best Talk Show" by the readers of Rhode Island Monthly for 2014.  It was also life changing to be part of raising money for Hasbro Children's Hospital, the Gabrielle heart fund, Jason Foreman scholarship fund and many others. I am eternally grateful to my Executive Producer Kool Keith, anchor Bill Haberman, engineers Dave Farrah, Duffy Egan, all my clients, sponsors and the people at WPRO. Merry Christmas and Happy New year.  Thank you.

John DePetro 

TROUT STOCKING WRAPS UP NEXT WEEK FOR THE WINTER SEASON

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today it will complete its winter season trout stocking next week. Some 1,200 rainbow and brook trout will be released into Olney Pond, Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln; Upper Mellville Pond, Portsmouth; Carbuncle Pond, Coventry; Breakheart Pond, Arcadia Management Area in Exeter; and the Roundtop Ponds in Burrillville.  

 

Winter is a popular time of year for shore-side and ice fishing in Rhode Island. As part of a larger network of recreational opportunities in the state, fishing plays an important role in connecting people with nature, promoting health, attracting tourism, and supporting a treasured tradition for Rhode Island families. According to the Wayne G.Barber, host of the "Outdoor Scene', there are approximately 175,000 recreational anglers (age 16+) in Rhode Island. And recreational fishing contributes more than $130 million to the economy each year.

 

Anglers are reminded that:

 

§  A current Rhode Island fishing license is required, and a Trout Conservation Stamp is required to keep or possess a trout. The daily creel and possession limit for trout is two from December 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017.

 

§  State law requires boaters always have personal flotation devices for each person and that they do not drink and operate a boat. Boaters should also be sure their craft is seaworthy before going out on the state's waterways.

 

§  The use of external felt soled or any natural or synthetic porous material capable of absorbing water in any freshwaters in Rhode Island is strictly prohibited. This includes any waters shared with adjacent states in which Rhode Island fishing regulations apply.

Check with your local Bait and Tackle shops for early lock-ups and what size of bait is correct for your targeted species, pinheads, smalls, medium or heavy's on the farm grown Golden Shiners, Mummies will last longer on the hook and large White Suckers will give a better chance of landing that Trophy Northern Pike in our Tri-State region. We had 37 e-mails on Sunday's broadcast on the toothy fish.

 

§  Ice on the ponds must have a uniform thickness of at least six inches before it is considered safe. DEM does not monitor ice conditions in local communities; residents should contact their local recreation departments regarding ice conditions in individual communities.

 

§  DEM monitors the thickness of the ice at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, and Meshanticut State Park in Cranston on a daily basis, from Monday through Friday, weather permitting, during the winter months. For the latest information on ice conditions at these three locations, call DEM's 24-hour Ice Information telephone line, 667-6222.

 

For more information on recreational fishing in Rhode Island or to purchase a fishing license, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM) or Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM for more information on recreational opportunities in Rhode Island as well as other timely updates.

16 Towns and Rhode Cities Unite to try to Stop the Power Plant

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Sixteen Rhode Island Communities and neighbor Thompson Conn.have now passed a resolution opposing the siting of a new Invenergy power plant in the Town of Burrillville; another two municipalities have reviewed the resolution and are recommending passage. 

 

The Cities and Towns are joining Burrillville's efforts to stop the new power plant which is currently proposed and under consideration by the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board. The EFSB is the deciding body on the approval of the plant, and can force Burrillville to host the facility.

 

The Burrillville Town Council has voted to oppose the plant and, along with a dedicated group of citizens, has been asking other communities to join in that opposition.

 

"We are encouraged that our fellow municipalities are joining us in opposing this facility. The cumulative impact of over 15 communities standing together in opposition sends a powerful message- one that we hope cannot be ignored," said Town Council President John Pacheco. "The Town of Burrillville is united in its opposition, and we are very fortunate to have an engaged and determined group of residents who have given time and energy to take our plea for help to other communities."

Snow Falls In The Sahara For First Time In Over 37 Years

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

The Sahara Desert is the last place you’d expect to find snow. It is, after all, one of the driest and hottest regions of the world with an average temperature of 30C. But in a surreal turn of events to mark the end of an already surreal year, the small desert town of Ain Sefra in Algeria woke up yesterday to find that the red sand dunes had unexpectedly turned white.

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The bizarre phenomenon was caught on camera by amateur photographer Karim Bouchetata. “Everyone was stunned to see snow falling in the dessert,” he said. “It is such a rare occurrence. It looked amazing as the snow settled on the sand and made a great set of photos. The snow stayed for about a day and has now melted away.” This is only the second time in living memory that snow has fallen on the Sahara. The first time was in February 1979, also in Algeria.

Route 44 and Route 100 Chepachet Update

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

This is at the only Traffic Light in Glocester, RI


Roundabout approved (FYI)UPDATE -- this was already approved earlier - updates were given and timelines were announced.
Light and Texaco station will be removed it will be a mostly 7 month project taking place at night after 10:00pm .. but at least lamps will be set back.

Project will start around May,2017 roundabout should be finished by Nov. 2017 Candle Light Shopping and 100% completed by April 2018.