Coastal
Tonight
Cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
New Years Day
Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Coastal
Tonight
Cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
New Years Day
Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Tonight
Cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
New Years Day
Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Rain. Near steady temperature around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 20s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 30s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s.
Distribution of One Million Self-Tests Will Begin This Week, and an Additional Two Million Self-Tests Will Be Distributed to K-12 Schools Beginning in January
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced plans to distribute three million COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and six million N95 masks in Connecticut in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19 during this heavy travel and holiday season.
The first allocation will include the distribution of 500,000 iHealth kits – each
Steve Kornacki to Break Down NFL Playoff Picture
“Sunday Night 7” Free-to-Play Game Features $1 Million Jackpot
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Three-time NFL MVP Tom Brady and the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints in a divisional matchup on this week’s edition of NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with Football Night in America, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on NBC, Peacock and Universo.
Tampa Bay (10-3), coming off a 33-27 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills last weekend, are 6-0 at home this season and hold a four-game lead atop
Four-and-a-Half Hours of Live Coverage Presented Friday-Sunday From the Utah Olympic Oval
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Exclusive live coverage of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Short Track is presented this weekend on NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock from the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns, Utah. All three individual Olympic distances (500m, 1000m, 1500m) will be contested twice at the Trials with the results determining the Olympic team. The U.S. earned qualifying spots for five women and two men at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The field of Olympic hopefuls includes Kristen Santos, who is ranked second in the world in the women’s 1000m and fourth in the 1500m, 2018 Olympian Maame
USA Network Showcases New Year’s Day Tripleheader as it Becomes Cable Home of Premier League
Special Boxing Day Edition of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW Features Guest John Oliver
Stamford, Conn. – December 15, 2021 – NBC Sports presents the “Festive Fixtures” this holiday season with 40 matches in 17 days beginning this Saturday, December 18, through Monday, January 3. Coverage is highlighted by the traditional Boxing Day matches on Sunday, Dec. 26, 17 matches on Peacock, and a New Year’s Day tripleheader on USA Network on Saturday, Jan. 1 as the network becomes the cable home of the Premier League. In addition, 22 matches will be presented in Spanish across Telemundo and Universo.
NBC Sports’ Premier League “Festive Fixtures” kick off with Premier
Saturday Coverage on NBC and Peacock Begins at 2:30 p.m. ET; Sunday Coverage on NBC and Peacock Begins at 1 p.m. ET
Peacock Kicks-Off Early Extended Coverage of the PNC Championship – Featuring Woods, Justin Thomas and More – Beginning Saturday (12:30 p.m. ET) and Sunday (11 a.m. ET)
Special PNC Championship Free-to-Play Game on NBC Sports Predictor App Features $25,000 in Prizes
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf headlines NBC Sports’ live coverage of the PNC Championship this weekend on NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel.
Golf Central will surround Woods’ return with live on-site coverage from
Governor Dan McKee last Friday met with health professionals from Rhode Island's medical community, representatives of the state's small business community, our large employers and members of his whole of government COVID response team. Additionally, Governor McKee and members of his staff spoke with their counterparts in New York and Connecticut.
Early this week, Governor McKee will be announcing actions to address an
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island's first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant (variant B.1.1.529) has been identified. The case was identified through the ongoing genomic surveillance program coordinated by RIDOH's State Health Laboratories.
As the Governor shared yesterday, he will be announcing a comprehensive set
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are now encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds who have completed the primary COVID-19 vaccine series to get booster doses in Rhode Island. This announcement comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday their updated recommendation for booster doses for everyone 16 and older.
"I'm proud that Rhode Island led the nation in getting our population vaccinated – as of today, over 96% of adults have at least one shot. To fully protects ourselves and our loved ones against Delta, Omicron and other variants, it's time to double down and
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is proud to bring new transparency to the redistricting process by launching a state legislative district comparison tool that makes it easy for Rhode Islanders to see current and proposed district boundaries side-by-side, including demographic data.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing the borders of legislative districts from which public officials are elected to reflect population changes and racial diversity. Redistricting occurs once every ten years, following the decennial United States Census.
"As someone who sued the General Assembly during the 2001 redistricting
As part of its ongoing $5.2 million project to replace the 89-year-old structurally deficient Union Village Railroad Bridge on Great Road in North Smithfield, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will adjust the traffic pattern at the bridge on Sunday night, December 12. The change will put traffic on the newly built southbound half of the bridge, removing a weight limit for heavy trucks.
The single-lane alternating traffic pattern, controlled by temporary traffic
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is providing the following update on the continuous work of her Elections Division to maintain accurate voter rolls and ensure that Rhode Islanders can trust the integrity of our state's elections. Rhode Island currently has 713,481 active registered voters. An additional 88,786 voter records have been marked inactive – the first step in the multi-year process of removing an outdated registration under federal law.
"Rhode Island's voter rolls are the cleanest they've been in years," said
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker of the Connecticut State Department of Education are pleased to announce that ornaments designed at the Andover Elementary School in Andover, Connecticut were featured as one of the 56 schools across the country at the 2021 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park.
These unique ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. Each tree represents a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia as part of the annual America Celebrates ornament program.
“Only 56 schools around the country were chosen for this opportunity, and
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021:
Data updates on testing in Connecticut
The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, January 25, 2022, as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 144th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
The seat, which consists of a portion of Stamford, became vacant on
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will appoint Natalie A. Braswell of Bloomfield to serve as state comptroller upon the anticipated resignation of Comptroller Kevin Lembo on December 31, 2021.
Last week, Comptroller Lembo announced his intention to step down from his position on that date due to an ongoing medical condition. Upon the resignation of a constitutional officer, state law requires that when the legislature is not in session the governor must appoint a successor to fill the vacancy for the remainder of that constitutional officer’s term.
Braswell is currently the chief of planning, legal, and regulatory affairs at the
Match Coverage Begins this Friday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. ET as Brentford Host Watford on NBCSN and Universo
First-Place Manchester City Host Wolverhampton Wanderers Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo
Goal Rush Whip-Around Show on Peacock This Saturday at 10 a.m. ET
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 8, 2021 – Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United visit Norwich City this Saturday, Dec. 11 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, and Universo, highlighting this week’s Premier League action across NBC Sports.
Playing for the first time under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United topped Crystal Palace, 1-0, last weekend as Fred scored a 77th minute match-winner. Norwich City fell to Tottenham, 3-0, last weekend. Arlo White and Graeme Le Saux will
Football Night in America Begins at 7 p.m. ET; Followed by 8:20 p.m. ET SNF Kickoff
Steve Kornacki Makes FNIA Season Debut this Weekend to Break Down NFL Playoff Picture
“Sunday Night 7” Free-to-Play Game Features $1 Million Jackpot
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 8, 2021 – Three-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and the NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears in a divisional rivalry showdown on this week’s edition of NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with Football Night in America, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on NBC, Peacock and Universo.
Continuing one of the most storied rivalries in NFL history, Sunday’s game marks the
New England's only Forbes Triple-Five-Star Hotel Offers New, Whimsical, French Inspired Pop-Up Dining Experiences and Veuve Clicquot Champagne Pairings
WATCH HILL, R.I., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Triple Five-Star Ocean House on the scenic Rhode Island Atlantic coast revealed a transformation of its whimsical winter private dining pop-up series with the debut of a magical, French-inspired Gondola Village including new culinary offerings and enhanced experiences.
Drawing inspiration from the French après-ski experience, the hygge-fulfilling
Thursday, December 2: Guests include Blake Shelton, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch and musical guest Blake Shelton. Show #1563
Friday, December 3: Guests include Tyler Perry, Michael Bublé and musical guest CKay. Show #1564
Monday, December 6: Guests include Jonah Hill, Tig Notaro and musical guest Dan + Shay. Show #1565
**Tuesday, December 7: Guests include Chloë Grace Moretz and musical guest Wizkid. Show #1566
**Wednesday, December 8: Guests include Nicole Kidman and stand-up comedian Raanan Hershberg. Show #1567
**Thursday, December 9: TBD
These listings are subject to change
**denotes changes or additions
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety to Serve as Analyst for Birds of Prey
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Six-Time World Champion Mikaela
Shiffrin to Headline U.S. Women’s Ski Team Competing in Super-G and
Downhill Events Friday-Sunday in Lake Louise, Canada, on Peacock
Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing Coverage from Steamboat, Colo., Presented Saturday on NBCSN and Peacock
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 1, 2021 – The
acclaimed Birds of Prey men’s Super-G and downhill races will be
presented this Thursday-Sunday across NBC, NBCSN and Peacock from Beaver
Creek, Colo, while two-time Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety
serves as an analyst during NBC Sports’ coverage. Ligety joined as an
analyst last weekend for the women’s slalom event in Killington. Click here for more details.
Super-G coverage from Beaver Creek begins Thursday at 1:45 p.m. ET on
Chef Colt Taylor Brings Fine Dining with a Hometown Vibe To Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Essex, a modern American restaurant by Chef Colt Taylor, has a new home in Old Saybrook. The restaurant, which was established in 2017 in Centerbrook, CT, will reopen in its new location on December 3, 2021.
The Essex, a modern American restaurant by Chef Colt Taylor, has relocated to Old Saybrook, CT and reopens on December 2nd. The restaurant offers progressive cuisine in an intimate and inviting setting. The menu features flavors of the Far East and
HADLEY, Mass. – Senior Jackie Mountford (New London, N.H.) has been named to the All-NESCAC Second Team in field hockey, as announced by the league office on Wednesday morning. The goalie is being recognized for the first time of her career.
DANBURY, CONN. - Junior Samantha Burns (New Milford, Conn.) scored her first goal of the season and cut the Western Connecticut State University field hockey team's deficit in half, but it was not enough to hold off Worcester State University in Little East Conference action on Saturday afternoon. The Lancers defeated WestConn, 3-1 to improve to 9-3 overall and 4-2 in the league.
Burns scored at the 34:19 mark after a scramble
Photo Credit: Morgan Violette
CHICOPEE, Mass. - The Albertus Magnus College women's volleyball team suffered a four-set loss to the Blazers of Elms College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action on Thursday evening in Chicopee, Mass.
GAME NOTES
BRISTOL, R.I. – Bianca Robbins recorded her second hat trick of the season to lift the Roger Williams University Women's Soccer team past UMass-Dartmouth, 3-0, on Thursday evening at Bayside Field. Robbins' third multi-goal performance of the season, and fourth of her career, backed a combined shutout that was primarily handled by Morgan McCutcheon (Danbury, Conn.).
With the win, the Hawks get back in the win
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) women's tennis team dropped its final non-conference home match, 8-1, to the Seahawks of Salve Regina University (SRU), at the Elizabeth Ferry Speer Tennis Complex Thursday afternoon.
Junior captain Emily Kerr (Portland, Conn.) was
DANBURY, CONN. - Freshman Regiane Silva (Danbury, Conn.) scored her first collegiate goal and what proved to be the game-winner as Western Connecticut State University edged visiting University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in Little East Conference field hockey action at the Westside Athletic Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Silva led all players with five shot attempts on
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) field hockey team won back-to-back matches for the first time in program history, securing a 4-0 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) match over the Bulldogs of Dean College, on the USJ Field Hockey Field Wednesday afternoon.
The Blue Jays, fresh off their dominant 11-1
Bulldogs Win Five of Six Singles Matches over Brown
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale women's tennis team ended the Bulldog Invitational with another strong performance. Yale won five of six singles matches and all three doubles matches against Ivy League rival Brown.
All five of the Bulldogs' singles victories came in
DUDLEY, Mass. — The Roger Williams Women's Tennis team suffered its first defeat of the season Saturday afternoon, falling 3-6 to Nichols College in a Commonwealth Coast Conference matchup.
Hawk Highlights
Jordan Knowles/Johanna Schroeder began the
DANBURY, Conn. - After a shutout victory on Thursday night, the Western Connecticut State University men's soccer squad downed visiting Keene State College, 3-1, in a Little East Conference battle on Saturday afternoon at the Westside Athletic Complex. Sophomore midfielder Kent Eannarino (Brookfield, Conn.) tallied two goals and one assist, while classmate forward Franz Muhaj (Bridgeport, Conn.) chipped in with a goal and two helpers.
Keene State drew first blood 16:27 into the
BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Women's Volleyball team took a 3-0 win over the University of New England in their first Commonwealth Coast Conference home match of the season.
Hawk Highlights
Kristen Dansereau: 13 kills, 2 assists, 3 digs
Providence, R.I.—Senior Victoria Vittori (New Bedford, Mass.) won her first career match at No. 1 singles as the Rhode Island College women's tennis team rolled past Suffolk, 9-0, at the RIC Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Suffolk 0
WINDHAM, CONN. - The Western Connecticut State University men's golf team opened the 2021 campaign with a fourth-place finishe at the Warrior Invitational, hosted by Eastern Connecticut State University, at The Windham Club on Monday afternoon.
WestConn, which was led by freshman Cameron
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine – The Roger Williams University Men's Golf team finished in a tie for seventh place Thursday afternoon at the Commonwealth Coast Conference Qualifier, the team's first tournament of the season.
Hawk Highlights
Burke Howell (Beverly, Mass.) paced the Hawks
BREAKING: Farmington, Connecticut - We are learning at this hour that a airplane has crashed into a large 111 Hyde Rd. commercial building in the town of Farmington, Connecticut.
Building is on fire, unknown on how involved.